I've decided to get a tattoo. Call it a quarter-life crisis, call it youthful rebellion, or whatever, but I am more or less convinced that I have to do it. Don't worry, it'll be tasteful. But I don't want to spoil what it is before I get it.
I know that this isn't exactly a Claremont connection, but I figured I might make it one by asking my fellow Claremont students and alums if they know of any local parlors that offer reasonable price and safety. (Read: I don't want HIV/AIDs.)
Yes, this means I won't be able to donate blood anytime soon. But hey, I can live with that.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
To Ink Or Not to Ink That Is The Question...
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Although I don't know any establishments to recommend in terms of health I have heard that many people choose to get tattoos done by particular artists (esp. if it is not a run of the mill design - say a phrase/character). If you are looking for something original the artist will depend on what you would like done. There are specific artists who have a reputation for black and white, portraits, genres, or color tattoos. I know several people who have used Studio City Tattoo and their results have been stunning. They have a rep. for being good at 1950's pin up girls as well as color tattoos with an Asian twist. I'm not sure how expensive they are on the scale of LA area tattoos but I think they going to be costly due to their great reputation.
I worked in the tattoo industry for 10 years so I know a thing or two about it.
First mistake people make is looking for a bargain. Tattoos generally are expensive and you pay for what you get. It depends on the design and placement. If you an intricate and original piece of work, save your pennies and get good work. If you want something stock from the flash wall or very simple, then you could go a bit cheaper.
Look at artists work in the shop. Check out the type of stuff they do and see if they are interested in your ideas. Most artists get excited about doing something cool rather than stock kanji's, names, armbands etc.
As far as health goes, most shops are licensed by the health dept. these days. They should have a health inspection certificate posted along with the date of the last autoclave spore test. The artist will usually open the needles in front of you (they are only used once per person).
Think about what you want and if it's a big piece, or super detailed, then search out your artist (you'll most likely have a wait as the best always do) and save up some pennies.
Good luck!
without question go to Six Feet Under in upland. i have several tattoos and SFU is one of the best in the country, not my opinion but the tattoo worlds. they have great artists with years of experience. one of the cleanest, and finest run tattoo shops around.
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