TATTOOS AND MODIFICATIONS

By Toryn Brown, Maliah Deck-Barber and

Emma Bell

WHERE TO START

When your getting your tattoo some things you should

consider include:

a. 20 years from now will you still like the tattoo?

b. Think about the career you want to go into, are tattoos

acceptable?

c. Does the design of your tattoo make the statement you

want

it to?

THE ARTIST MATTERS

Many different tattoo artists have different styles, make

sure you research the tattoo parlor and artist.

a. Is the studio established?

b. Is the studio well cleaned and taken care of?

c. Are the needles properly sterilized?

d. Check the history of the shop, to determine if they’ve

had

any problems in the past.

AFTER THE TATTOO

After receiving your tattoo there are several steps you should

take to keep in clean and uninfected.

a. You should be changing your bandages at least once a day.

b. Make sure the bandages stay dry.

c. Wash the tattoo with a wash cloth and some water.

d. After a week or so remove the bandages, DO NOT leave

them on too long, you will cause damage to the tattoo.

AFTER THE PIERCING

After any type of piercing you should start a

regular cleaning routine so that nothing is irritated

or infected.

a. Mouth piercing; Buy some Q-tips, Listerene,

anti-bacterial soap

b. Belly button; Salt water cleansing and anti-

bacterial cleanser

c. Ear; Anti bacterial cleanser, also be sure to

twist the piercing a couple times a day, making sure

that it does not seal shut.

INFECTION

Getting a infection in your tattoo or piercing is

more dangerous then you think, here are some

things to do if that occurs.

a. If your lip piercing is infected, NEVER touch

it, unless you wash your hands. Also make sure your

using mouth wash multiple times a day to clean.

b. If your ear piercing is infected take the

piercing out after consulting your doctor, you can

always try again later on.