Tattoos & Piercing

Information

• A tattoo is a permanent design using colored ink pigment punctured deep into the skin.
• Some find the pain hard to handle. Others think that its part of the process and deal with it.
• If you are under 18 it is illegal to get a tattoo or piercing without a parent present.
• To avoid the risk of infections like tetanus or even HIV, be sure the tattooist uses a new needle and tube from a sealed packet, and that the ink is in disposable pots.
• Know exactly what kind of design you want and where you want it.
• Always follow the tattooist's advice on the after-care.