TOP 10 things a client can do to knock out a tattoo artist
If you set out to “knock out” your tattoo artist, “irritate” him during the session and do something that will spoil the mood of the tattoo artist – below you will find ten thematic recommendations that will help you “do it at the highest level”.
TOP 10 things a client can do to “knock out” a tattoo artist – “anti-tips”
Naturally, for every tattoo artist, the lion’s share of work is associated with direct contact with the client, and the masters are good at communicating, explaining themselves and dealing with problems. However, most of the tattoo artists are constantly faced with the same type of things that make their work “harder” and if you want to know about all the possible “fragments of joy” to “please” your tattoo artist, just read our TOP 10, and if you went further , and you have something to add, we will be glad to all new life hacks from you, left in the comments.
- Clients who still have not learned to sit calmly, motionless and as even as possible
Each artist, while drawing a tattoo, controls not only his movements, he tries to anticipate the possible movements (twitching) of the client, because they can affect the quality of the drawing or lead to outright “jambs” during tattooing.
An artist is most often an ordinary person and it is quite difficult for him to draw a straight line along the “canvas”, which is constantly moving and twitching.
By the way, for you as a client, constant stirring will lead to delays in the work of the tattoo artist, and, accordingly, to large time costs for applying a tattoo, which will lead to an increase in the cost of the final result for you in the end.
- Customers who are “inattentive” about their hygiene
Guys and girls, go to the shower, brush your teeth, put on clean underwear and clothes, apply deodorant! The tattoo artist does not just work close to you, he literally contacts your body and does not just “feel” – the tattoo artist smells.
The tattooists are just begging you – tie it up! No one likes bad breath, underarms, legs, or genitals..
- Customers who complain nonstop
Yes, a tattoo is a painful procedure, everyone understands this, and a tattoo master – for sure. But believe me, doing your job while someone is crying, whining, whining and begging you to stop and stop is “abnormal”.
If you do not tolerate painful sensations, think about it – maybe you should not get a tattoo.?
- Clients who control every movement of the master
Try not to forget that you have come for a service, and the tattoo artist has been providing them for years and makes a living from it..
(naturally, we are talking about a worthy tattoo artist and your correct choice of a tattoo parlor – initially)
Some of the recommendations of the tattoo artist, regarding design, location, size or color, may not be clear to you, you may not agree, but ask why the tattoo artist insists on “his own”. In almost 99% of cases, the tattoo artist knows something that you do not guess about and it is this “something” that needs to be done in order for your tattoo to be “successful” and its result to be durable.
- Clients who bring “friends and not so” to the tattoo parlor
Yes, inviting a friend or relative is okay, some tattoo artists will even advise you to do this, but don’t turn the tattoo parlor into a place to hang out.
Remember – this is the master’s workplace, his comfort during tattooing is the key to a positive result.
This rule especially applies to children in the tattoo parlor, in many studios this is simply prohibited..
If you have raised money for a tattoo, raise a little more for babysitting services, this will help your tattoo artist get a tattoo better and faster..
- Clients who cannot make up their minds and make a decision
We do not know the name of this mysterious tattoo artist, who will be able to treat with understanding a client who is constantly trying to add something new to the sketch, and continues to do this after the start of direct work on the body..
Decide on the design initially, bring it to the tattoo parlor yourself, develop it with the artist in advance or accept what the tattoo artist gave you.
If you constantly do not like something – look for another master or artist for a sketch, maybe even make a henna drawing – “maybe a permanent tattoo drawing is not yours”.
- Customers who constantly want to bargain a little more
Pricing in the field of services related to tattooing is a rather complicated thing, and not all the money you pay ends up in the tattoo artist’s pocket (far away – often not even 25%).
Do not forget the axiom: good tattoos are not cheap, and cheap tattoos are not good. You do not “press” 200 “bucks” on sneakers that you wear for a year, but you are ready to “strangle” by giving the same money for drawing on the body that you will wear all your life. Think about it.
- Customers who “disappear”
Perhaps you are interested in this, perhaps you are just interested, but bringing the matter to the appointment of a session, and then simply not coming to the tattoo parlor and freezing when they call you back from the tattoo parlor for clarification is simply shameless!
Someone could have gotten their tattoo at this time, because for you, time was reserved for the appointed session, and the tattoo master could bring his child sweets or tights, otherwise, he just spent time believing you and waiting for you in the tattoo parlor.
- Clients with fantastic expectations
Yes, tattoo artists (good tattoo artists) are incredibly talented guys who are able to put a real work of art on your body, but do not demand magic from the master.
You must understand that some things are simply impossible, you cannot get a full back picture or a detailed sleeve in 2 hours before you need to slay your friends at a party..
The master, with all his might, will not be able to cover the old, dark tattoo pattern with light colors, some work will require preliminary sessions of laser removal of the old tattoo pattern.
There are still a lot of nuances – please be realistic, at least a little.
- Clients who think that it is okay to show up openly “drunk” in a tattoo parlor, and everyone will understand it
Yes, in countries where marijuana is legalized, some tattooists do not mind if you “blow” a little before the session, but that’s not all. But everyone will be similar in that to come to a tattoo parlor for a session in a state of alcoholic intoxication is not just bad, but even dangerous – everyone will converge.
What do you think of our list? Are you a master or a client – do you have something to complement it? We will be grateful if you do this in the comments – below.