You may remember the article on how a tattoo process is done.

Today, we would like to focus on the ^2nd meeting, the one during which you will get stung and from which you can declare yourself "tattooed"!

For the decision by the Académie Française to feminize the names of professions, we have decided to write this article in female form, only 🙂

Step 1: Preparation and disinfection

After making the final changes to your design, the tattoo artist prints it on a stencil.

The stencil is a kind of tracing paper, the tattoo artist makes sure that the design fits well, especially on its location, that it falls well and / or that it remains straight.

The stencil is also particularly useful to have the lines to follow during the tattoo.

The tattooist disinfects her equipment up to the chair you sit on.

The needles must be brand new (in their packaging) and the ink poured into its small cup (which will be thrown in its trash after use).

Comfortably seated, machine running and gloves in place, ready? Go!

The tattooist coats your skin with a little "fatty substance" (like petroleum jelly), this will facilitate the penetration of the needle, protect your skin and therefore ensure a better result for your tattoo - in particular for healing. .

Step 2: The bite

If you are an anxious nature and need to put some music in your ears, bring your headphones and play J

If your Netflix series makes you feel relaxed, dive into it, or if you've even got a get a custom tattoo design on your leg and you want to read a book, do so.

It has even happened to us to meet people who fell asleep on the armchair… yes, yes, it happens.

In short, everyone manages their tattooing session as they wish as long as they do not hinder the work of the tattooist.

The tattoo artist will start your project with the lines, maybe you will have a break to enjoy this first part.

Then we start filling or shading ... We must admit, it is a little more painful.

It is normal for the tattooist to use small strokes of paper towel with liquid soap throughout the session, this allows her to clean your skin (rid it of plasma and carbon residues)

Step 3: Post-tattoo protection

Here you are with your finished tattoo. Take the time to appreciate it in front of a mirror.

Do you find him a little reddened? This is all normal, your tattoo artist will coat you with a healing balm and sausage in cling film to protect your tattoo on your return journey, against pollution, dust, friction etc.

Wait about 2 hours before removing your film, your tattoo will have oozed a little.

Wait until the next day to wash your tattoo with lukewarm water and neutral soap.

The watchwords for the rest are: air drying, hydration and sun protection!