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Is it safe to get a tattoo or piercing?
Yes, completely safe for most people Tattoos and piercings are safe, as long as each artist and the entire studio strictly adheres to Universal precautions and Blood Borne Pathogen Safety. You can be assured that Hartford County Tattoo requires each artist to hold client safety as the first and foremost priority. We have the highest level of sterilization possible and go above and beyond all local health codes and laws.There has been some concern recently regarding transmittable diseases (particularly Hepatitis-B and AIDS [HIV]) and tattoo shops. Just as in a dentist’s office, as long as the area is strictly sanitized, your chances for infection will be greatly reduced. Note: If you plan on getting lots of bodyart (pierces or tattoos), you should seriously consider getting immunized against Hepatitis-B. Hep-B is a much more serious concern than HIV as the virus is much more virulent and easier to catch.No, they are not. You need to feel comfortable with your tattoo artist.

What is the best time of year to get a tattoo?
Although you can get a tattoo any time of the year, your skin gets a lot more abuse during the summer with swimming, tanning and just being exposed to the elements more. Winter time is really the best season to get a tattoo.Although you can get a tattoo any time of the year, your skin gets a lot more abuse during the summer with swimming, tanning and just being exposed to the elements more. Winter time is really the best season to get a tattoo.YES.

I just got my first tattoo, and it’s leaking clear puss!! What should I do?
If your tattoo is leaking clear puss, is it infected? Know what the warning signs of true infection are and what symptoms are not cause for concern.

How do I take care of my tattoo?
You will receive aftercare instructions after your tattoo session. Please take these instructions seriously to ensure proper healing. Above all, keep the following in mind: keep it clean; do not scratch – especially don’t pick at the scabs; keep your tattoo out of the sun until it heals; do not go swimming until healed; and avoid exercising until healed because stretching and pulling the skin can affect the tattoo.Generally, tattoos heal in about 2-3 weeks after the procedure, during this time, the tattoo should be kept clean, dry, and out of direct sunlight. Many artists recommend the light use of moisturizing lotion on the tattooed area during the healing process.

DO TATTOO NEEDLES BECOME DULL WITH USE?
Tattoo needles do not dull with age, but instead become sharper by the repetitive honing motion they experience in the tattoo machine. This happens because the metal of the sanitary tube rubs against the needles, and the softer metal (the needles) will wear. The problem with these sharpened needles is that they sharpen into flat razor-like edges, and begin cutting the skin instead of piercing small  on how it’s asked, this question probably receives the most amount of flames when posted to RAB. The general concensus is that there is only “one way” to do it, and that is to apprentice, period. There is far more to be learned about the art and business of tattooing than what can be obtained simply from a book (e.

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