How to choose a tattoo artist?

Getting a tattoo is not an easy matter. That’s why you have to choose well, on the one hand, the tattoo you want to get and, on the other hand, the tattooist in charge of tattooing your skin. Choosing one tattoo artist or another depends on several reasons, such as his or her tattoo specialty or the proximity of his or her studio. To help you, here are some tips on how to choose the right tattoo artist:

Look for what you like on Pinterest or Instagram.
They are a great source of inspiration to really choose what you want to draw on your skin. If you already know an artist you love, get lost in their feed until you find the kind of tattoo you like.
Make sure the studio where the tattoo artist works has everything in sight.
Needles, ink, sterilizer? Make sure you see where he gets all the material he is going to use to do your tattoo. If it is hidden, be suspicious and run away.
Cleanliness and organization in the studio
Cleanliness is more than important, but it is also important that the materials are tidy and that the studio smells clean. If you see that everything is a jumble of things and it seems chaotic, tell him that it’s better if you come back another day…
Good vibes
The artist (as well as his studio) must transmit confidence, security… in short, a good vibe. Think that in order to draw you, it may hurt you a little bit. To accept that ‘pain’, you must first love him/her.