Funny thing, I've been getting tatted for about 25 years. I cannot remember anyone ever giving me any of this advice (eating a good meal, getting enough sleep, etc.). Through the years, I pretty much figured out some do's and don't's, just by trial and error. I appreciate the fact that you're advising people who may not know! What a great upload dude!!!
@@JamesWithee well it's not even about how you look but rather about how you act. Those guys see how confident you are and how much you know about tattooing so they just start panicking and thinking they look lame just sitting around saying nothing.
I had my first tattoo, which is the start of a sleeve, two weeks ago and I didn't really bring anything with me other than headphones and a chocolate bar. I ate a huge breakfast an hour before my appointment and really I was full for the entire tattoo. I went into the tattoo not knowing what my pain tolerance was and the tattoo was from my elbow to the top of my shoulder. Honestly it was no where near as bad as I thought it was going to be. The only painful part was close to the armpit. I never needed my chocolate bar or my headphones. I kinda just sat there, talked with the artist a few times and mostly watched the other artist that did three tattoos that day. The day just flew by even without any entertainment (I only checked my phone when we took a break). My artist ended up saying that was the best anyone has sat for their first tattoo in 10 years for her, so that was pretty cool.
that area of the body is one of the easiest places get tattooed, but even then it's hard to sit for an all day session. you'll prolly end up being heavily tattooed lol this is how it starts
I just got my first one 4/21/2024 and I was able to sit there and just listen to music and stayed relaxed and I actually kinda liked how it felt the artist and my mom thought I was fucking crazy and also thought it was pretty funny too and we only had to take 1 small break for me to go to the restroom and he got it done pretty fast and it goes from the beginning of my right shoulder and just before my elbow
The entertainment factor is where I can struggle sometimes. Don't want to be rude to the artist by not talking or joking around with them but when getting work done I like to get my headphones in and get into my zone. It's nothing against the artist just my way of getting myself comfortable.
Ryan nothing wrong with that. Being able to listen to loud music in your headphones probably helps with the pain too. A couple of people have asked me if they can wear headphones. I don’t take it personally and mostly assume that they are either in pain and can’t talk at the same time or don’t like hip hop, which is mostly what I have playing when I work
this is the same for me! getting my first tomorrow and listening to music has always helped with feeling ill as I usually get very carsick without it, hopefully it helps me out a bit haha
Oh how I wish all clients were like you guys.. it's,so off off putting and distracting when clients keep talking, especially if they're someone who talks with their hands (hand movement expression alongside speach).. I had a guy the other day where I kept stating how important it was that he remain still, especially when I'm trying to execute straight clean lines.. he managed about a minute, at best.. Some people talk out of nervousness I find.. it doesn't matter how much you try to set a relaxing atmosphere.. it's a deeper issue than ambient music But.. all in all what a fantastic job we tattooists have hey.. I love it
I brought a nalgene water bottle to my first tattoo session, but when I got there I realized I was gonna be tattooed laying down on my stomach. Luckily my friend who accompanied me had a water bottle ready for me that I could drink from while laying down (like a hamster...lol). It's good to bring a friend who is tattooed and can think of the little things that can make your experience better.
Lol nice, u brought the right friend that time. It’s easy to overlook that sort of detail as the client. Sometimes what u picture for positioning is different from what the tattooer decides to do
Getting my first done at age 44/45 next Wednesday. Your videos have somewhat calmed my anxiety lol. I say somewhat because it is not easy at all to put me at ease lol. Thank you so much!
It's so interesting to hear the experiences of tattoo artists. The artist who did my second tattoo has a hardcore "no friends/other people" policy due to some of the issues you mentioned. I completely get that - when I get a new piece, I want my artist to be as comfortable and happy as possible so we're both pleased with the result.
alleycatfire yah some artists are definitely more strict on it than others. There are a lot of reasons we don’t prefer a lot of company besides what I mentioned in the video. It can become a circus real quick if there are several friends accompanying the client
@@JamesWithee It's weird because my tattoo artist seems to enjoy having company while working - me on the other hand, I absolutely *hate* it when I'm expected to talk while being tattooed. Like... man, you're hitting my ribs with what feels like a jackhammer, I just want to focus on getting through it, I don't want chitchat!
aquana your artist could be pretending because they don’t want to be rude or because your friends are potential clients and they need more business. Or maybe they just genuinely don’t mind. Everyone’s different but in general what I said is very true. And yeah I can understand not wanting to talk if it’s on the ribs. Talking could make u move more too cuz you’d be breathing less steadily
@@JamesWithee Ah sorry for replying so much, the stuff you say is really interesting :) I don't really bring friends but sometimes people stand around to chitchat and he genuinely seems to enjoy it! I find it weird as hell (it would seriously break my focus if someone talked to me while I was working) but hey, my tattoos come out alright so I'm not complaining. I didn't mind the banter during my sleeve that much but we're doing a huge chest tattoo rn and I'm skinny as shit - leave me alone to suffer goddamnit!
I'm so glad I have a great tattoo artist. He knows I can't sit long due to my bone cancer that I fought for 3 years. I told him my story and he took me in like a long lost family member. He keeps my appt times small in 3 hr range. I also had to wait a year after my chemo treatments and other things. He also let's me get up because he knows my bones are still healing and I can't sit long. I can lay down for a longer period but be knows I've had a partial hip replacement from the cancer so I can only lay one way. He's the freaking best but I also pay him more because of the time. He of course never asked but anyone willing to give me my sleeve and jump through every hoop to make that dream come true will get as much over as I can afford.
This may be to late, but I have heard of some people falling asleep during tattoos. I was just wondering if you have experienced this, and if so was it easier or harder to tattoo?
I dont recommend carb heavy meals, you will crash and then get hungrier from the insulin spike rebound. (Btw, sugar is a carbohydrate). A better way to stay full would be something high in protein, fat, and fiber. So for example, a big steak, plenty of cooked vegetables, and maybe some whole grains like some quinoa or blue corn. Thanks for the video btw, good tips for getting tattooed
Those 31 minutes went by so quickly! I normally put TH-cam videos on in the background while I'm doing something else but I was fixated the entire time. This is extremely helpful, especially for someone like myself who's never been through the process of getting tattooed before but is planning on it shortly. Appreciate the content!
One thing I wish was more common was the transparency in prices and time for different tattoos. Instagram is great for finding artists, but I wish I knew how much each piece costs and/or how long it took. I hate reaching out to artists and not knowing the price ahead of time. Idk maybe it’s just me, but even if I have money I would like to know so I don’t waste my and the artist’s time.
i understand your frustration. to message an artist and have no idea if you can even afford to get tattooed by them is a waste of time for both of you if the rate isn't right. it's hard to say how much someone charges just from their ig cuz there are so many factors at play. i have a whole video about how an individual artist determines his/her price. check that one out and it'll prolly help, in combination with your experience after inquiring with several artists of differing skill levels in your area.
i think james has a very different personality irl than in his videos because he said he’s extroverted but he seems really quiet spoken and wanna stay to himself type thing on camera
Jared Hummel u are correct sir I’m kind of an obnoxious piece of shit irl. But in a good way. I think. I try to keep the videos about the information rather than my personality
This video reminded me I need to call my bank and have them increase my daily withdrawal limit. Tried to take out enough money for my session the day of but it would only let me do $300 per day. I drove so fast to the nearest Walmart and bought 3 candy bars one at a time to use the cash back option. I was stressed out lol
I just pop a benzo and crash out. Got a half sleeve done in two 7 hour sessions and the artist was saying he was going to wake me up but I didn't move an inch for 5 hours so he left me be.
Glad you're back man! I like to do a lot of research so I already knew most of these things but it's nice to have them all compiled within one clean video. Keep up the great work
thank you! yeah i took a long haitus. got spread a little too thin with other shit i was doing and needed a break from doing yt. i think i'll be uploading regularly again tho. thx for sticking with me
Thank you for this! I have my first 8 hour session in a week. I want to be as prepared as possible. My goal going into an appointment is always to be the best client possible for my artist.
Rebecca Watson you’re welcome! That’s a good attitude to have. It goes both ways so hopefully your artist has the same mentality. Both parties should be prioritizing the quality of the piece above all else
Oh man, thank you for mentioning the vasovagal response! I have vasovagal syncope that is primarily triggered by stress so I’ve been watching these videos to reduce any anxiety since I have my first tattoo in a few days on my bicep (it’s a larger piece). But these tips are great!
You don't need a soap that is advertised as being antibacterial. All soap is antibacterial due to the uneven charge (one end is positive and one end is negative) of the fat molecules in the soap. This charge is what separates bacterial membranes and kills them. Soap marketed as antibacterial often contains additional chemicals which could promote antibiotic resistance, which is a growing problem worldwide. There is so much we don't know about many ingredients, so it is better to just use regular soap.
Ah I love my credit card companies. They don't deactivate your card, they send a text and you just say yes and they let you run it again. Not for tattoos but I've bought big ass tvs or jewelry... They're very prompt.
Watching this, I just realized that I managed to get my first tattoo (basically my entire forearm) at a reputable, professional shop without showing any form of ID. I did go with my buddy that has gotten all of his work including two full sleeves there, so I'm guessing that's the only reason he was relaxed about it.
I always have a tattoo ‘bag’ ready to go. Breath mints, deodorant, sugary drink, something to squeeze if the pain gets intense, headphones and good music, food for a break if I need it and cash. I usually smoke weed before I go in to relax me and so I’m content being bored for 4 + hours. And be prepared for the wiping to hurt more than the tattoo if it’s a long session.
I'm curious about tattooeing experience when a tattoo artist is getting a tattoo- Do you ever watch how it's done even when you yourself have done it so many times? Like, technique or the care before and stuff like this? Or do you just sit there and talk? And these are very good videos as I'm soon going to my very first consultation and I'm kinda nervous person :D
Lucia Szocsova good tattooers watch other artists tattoo as much as possible because it helps us learn. So I try to watch if possible while I’m getting work done. Gotta be careful with watching during a session though because it’s easy to move more if I look away abruptly
I think talking to your client is an great way to keep there mind of the pain. The crazier the story seemed to work for me but your right bringing head phones and music plus an charger is good incase the artist is having an bad day and just dosen't want to talk much.
This may also be a no-brainer, but I'd also recommend wearing breathable clothes depending on the area of your tattoo e.g. don't wear jeans if you're getting a one on your legs. Just clothing that won't irritate or suffocate the skin.
Weed is an intensifier for me. I'm sure a puff or two before to calm the nerves would be fine but it also sucks laying there with cotton mouth and you can't just grab your water bottle LOL Smoking distracts me from just enjoying the process. Now afterwards is another story 😂
James is the fucking wizard, he really knows about tattoos and how to explain the details of this art to the general public. I am sorry but i have to tell this INK Masters show Compares with JW channel. Ink master are a group of rookies trying to look cool.
Nothing more relieving and satisfying than watching this video and seeing you suggest, Dial Gold, Aquaphor, and unscented Lubriderm. All of which i've used during the healing of all my tattoos. They've all healed perfectly.
Homeostasis!! My Tattoo artist told me not to hold it when I had to pee it was making it hurt more. OMG that was the best advice, I didn't want to bother her when she might be almost done but totally ask for a potty break.
i literally just had my first tattoo on my back and I’m 18 I don’t regret it all but I just came from your other video of “things to think about before getting your first tattoo” I don’t regret it at all I love it sm,pain wise it didn’t hurt lmao but now I want another one your video’s always help me in so many ways
Can you put out a video on tipping price rages and price of tattoos for an example, bc of your tattoo was a good experience and you want to tip can you put out like how much you should or something like that.
Matt Kruze I think I might’ve covered that in my video about tipping. Most ppl do like 10-20%. Doing a video that shows tattoos and estimates their value might be a good one though
Hey I was wondering if you could do a video on touching up tattoos. Like making aged tattoos new again. Since I know all tattoos get a little or a lot blurry over a long period of time, I wanted to know the different outcomes of going back and getting it touched up. If you have had experience with that or generally know of it. It doesn’t have to be an entire video on it because I don’t know how much you could possibly go over. I’m into really detailed and realistic tattoos and I wanna know for the long run is it worth it if there’s a chance to “make it new” again.
its more important that the tattoo artist is more comfortable than the client in my opinion only for the reason that you are going to be uncomfortable anyways, but he is the one putting this on your skin, for him to do his job effectively, he needs to be in a good mindset as well if not more!
Getting more ink on April 2, so it's good to have this fresh in my mind. If I ever have the money, I'm seeking you out, it's a dream of mine to get art by you!
Great tips. Really resonated with my approach of last Friday. Ate a plate of fried rice in the morning and later some whole wheat pancakes and the tattoo session was a breeze 😁
I’m getting half sleeve done. I am now in my head. I am Trying to figure out my whole entire week. Should I work, should I not work. I have a dog and a cat. Should I keep them away from me for a few days. I’m in my head now and very nervous. Sigh. Can I drive back home. Do I need someone to pick me up?
Nah don't let yourself get freaked out. Idk what you do for work so I can't really speak to that but I didn't have any trouble with my daily activities after my half sleeve. I have cats and dogs (plural to both lol) so I feel ya there but I didn't have any issues. I heal faster and swell less when I stay in motion honestly. I iced it at bed time but other than that I just followed normal aftercare instructions and did great. It will swell some so don't panic it's normal. Idk if that will effect your work or not but it'll subside in a day or so. His advise on homeostasis is solid! Helped me so much! Have a great session! Edit: Having a ride isn't a bad idea though. Not just the soreness but I kinda crashed from my ink high about halfway home so unless you're really close to the shop that's probably a good call
I was supposed to get my first tattoo December 2nd, but my artist has rescheduled on me twice now. My new date is January 3rd , hoping he doesn't cancel again because if he does I want my deposit back so I can go somewhere else. That being said, I have had extra time to watch your videos to know what to expect before and after a tattoo and feel like I am well prepared, thanks!
My artist who I go to for all my black and gray tattoos brought me lunch on a few occasions. I thought that was pretty awesome of him. Took like a 30 min break to eat and right back at it. That’s customer service lol
I’m not sure how common it is but Im the past I’ve used a sports mouth piece to bite down on when I get my ribs tattooed. Never tired a stress ball or something similar, that sounds like a great idea. Thank you very very much for the content. Thank you.
Lmfao when it got to the insecure boyfriends. Ngl that would be me except i'd keep it to myself cuz I know it isn't the artist's fault and he is just doing his job haha. Wouldn't have guessed it was so common though for men to get that way though, but again I get it and clearly you do too.
The fraud alert happened to me because I went in expecting a small tattoo but really vibed with my artist and the design they came up with. It turned out to be a full day session. Luckily my bank sorted it in 10 min but I felt bad for sure.
love these tat videos, I personally have no need of them as i asked my first artist for tips before and he was great, i always make sure my artist is a "chatterbox" I hate watching movies or just listening to music, talking to your artist them 6-8 hours fly by!
i know something i usually do when i go is ill buy a like 2 bottles of soda or something for the session ( i don't usually drink soda often) but it helps with blood sugar and stuff, anxiety and pain can drain blood sugar pretty quick leading to more anxiety and pain/ possibly passing out. it's just a simple think that can make a world of difference if you think you may have issues with pain or something.
Right. Okay, so... I need to get my food coma on, then go to my tattoo appointment, right after I take some codeine or hydrocodone and a muscle relaxer. It ought to kick in about time I get there, and last 4 to 6 hours, so I should probably bring a couple of more in my purse or pocket
Great advice to review before any session. No matter how used to being tattooed one is, preparing appropriately is important. I appreciate your time and honesty. Wake care, be well, and many blessings. 👩🎨🎨🖌🌺🍀🦓🌈 Liz in CA
You're so right! Always good to get those reminders! I'm heavily tattooed and it's easy to get kinda lazy about preparing. I have had a few surprises though 😂 My thigh caught me all the way off guard. You just never really know when your soul will try to leave your body so it's best to be rested up and have a full stomach 😂
Amazing tips brotha. Just had an appointment yesterday and went in on no food that day. Was only 3 hours but didn't think much of it. Also, cool point about shaving. I shaved for mine in consideration for the Artist but I used a buzzer so I pretty much just took a majority of the hair off so it's not so nasty for them lol
Has anyone else who is heavily tattooed watched this and then come to the only obviously conclusion, which is an existential crisis revolving around the fact that my artist is a liar and I am the single worst human being to sit in a tattoo chair? No? Just me? Cool, cool
Just curious - I'm someone who always made sure to carefully shave her arm with shaving gel before starting work on a sleeve and the result was always nice and smooth - do you really think it's better for an artist to do that for you at the shop? I've seen it done (mostly with guys) but I can't imagine that a dry shave with those shitty little one-use razors would have a better result than doing it comfortably with shaving products. Whenever I try to shave without them I get the worst razor burn lol
aquana I’ve only nicked maybe 3 clients throughout my career (all on areas where they had a moles or something sticking out), yet have had more clients than I could count come in with little cuts on their tattoo from shaving. They were almost all guys though so maybe they are only good at shaving their faces? Lol. Yeah I do think it’s better for the artist to shave it. Especially if that artist is me. I don’t dry shave or use shitty razors. Most artists use green soap to shave tattoos. Clients always make comments about how well it works when they see the hair melt off
@@JamesWithee Tbh I wouldn't be surprised if it was a men vs. women thing. A lot of women shave their legs (which includes knees lol, if you can shave a knee without cutting yourself you can shave anything), armpits, private parts, hell, some of us regularly shave our arms too. After that, shaving for a tattoo is nothing special, we're used to working around the curvy parts. I can see how a guy who's never done that would mess it up though! Ah if you use soap that probably makes it much easier, I see why you want to do it. At my studio, the guys use those surgical skin prep razors and they go in completely dry. It hurts to look at lol
aquana lmao true we don’t typically shave areas with as high degree of difficulty and over such a wide area like women do. It’s true that some artists dry shave it though. I had one dude put the soap on me, wipe it completely off, then start shaving. I cringed a little bit but he did a great job of gently removing the hair on my arm. Tattoo came out great
Could you make a video for people like me who are watching all your videos researching for their first tattoo and are just about to book an appointment having found an artist with a very basic breakdown of the equipment you use and the needles and the type of ink you use and how are you know how deep to inject so A totally basic video as your presentation style would be perfect for this. I.e. clear
Can i use a thing named "analgin" i think that is the name.One youtuber from my country recorded a video about how he was removing his tatto of course in some lab or something like that and he said if someone wants to do remove his tatto or get a tatto can drink "analgin" like 30 minutes before session and he said that will mitigate the pain for like 30 or 40%.And i dont think thats some kind of drug or something however i think you can buy it in the pharmacy
James, would you think about doing a video just on the topic of weed and tattooing? Everyone kinda just glosses over it and i know that drugs and tattooing is a taboo subject and seems no one wants to touch it, but with it becoming legal in more places i think there might be some people who don't know how to bring it up to their artist. i got a wrist tattoo last year and of course i showed up for the appointment sober...but i found it very hard to keep my arm still, the placement seemed to make me twitch involuntarily and i decided i wanted to smoke a bit before my next wrist/forearm tattoo because i think i'll be able to sit better. I know weed doesn't numb the pain but it does have other properties....could it make it easier to sit still since you're more relaxed/less activated? i know it's so tricky because weed triggers anxiety in some people but if know yourself, etc....i just wanna know how i should ask my artist, or if i should. For reference im 32 and it's legal in my country. Would it make him uncomfortable to know im high? Would he feel better if i had a prescription? so basically a video on how to ask your artist about it, how artists really feel....it seems that weed gets lumped in with alcohol but i don't understand why...i understand why you don't want to put literal poison in your body before putting it through a tattoo, but smoking a little herb, or taking some CBD oil...?
I would also like to see this. I have the same problem on my wrist, I found myself involuntarily clenching and moving which has never happened with anywhere else on my body I've had tattooed. I don't know if it's down to the nerves and veins in that area, but non the less I would like to know if weed would relax me for such sensitive areas
i actually do have a whole video just about whether or not weed helps with tattoo pain. check it out. one thing i didn't cover is whether or not your artist will care.. they won't. not unless they are a straight edge recovering addict or something. some of those ppl are really strict about not letting drugs around them. but then if that's the case, they probably should pick another career lmao
Just finished my first tattoo! 7 hours of ink to skin and being completely honest my artist said I sat amazing and I will say the pain wasn’t as bad as I thought. A couple areas will suck but if you manage and think about how awesome it’s gonna look you’ll be fine.
James, great job on this channel being a compass for tattoo fans/customers. Keep up the good work Holmes. If you ever get down to FL let me know so I can support with a tattoo. Apparently we are not a good place to be at the moment 😕
At around the 23 minute mark: my most current artist free hands everything so we decide together what would look good while he sets his station up and I actually like it better that way. We have a dialogue about it and we must be on the same mind wavelength because our ideas always line up so perfectly. Then he pulls out some reference art books (I’m doing a nature “life comes from death” sleeve on my right arm and he is using native WA state plants / flowers for it) and goes to town with sharpies on my arm (he is like an insanely talented tattoo wizard). I’m pretty sure I’m going to be sticking with him for a while because I really do enjoy being involved in the design process and I’ve never had an artist free hand anything on me. He’s also the owner of the shop I go to so we have a private office away from the hustle and bustle of the shop so yeah. Very relaxing to be tattooed by him. I am sticking with him for a while.
Your note on the awkward boyfriends was interesting to hear. You can assert dominance by being positive, admiring the craftsmanship and that sort of thing. More guys need to learn that. If their body odour is bad would you ever consider letting them take a shower and come back?
I really enjoy your videos!! Im getting my tattoo May 22nd and was wondering what colors would work for skin colors lighter then the video you did for the darker skin. I was a 5 or 6 i believe and you talked about 7 and above i believe. But love the vids! Your helping me alot.
The new ink looks good man! Another solid video. I really enjoy watching these because of how true the info is. In general I believe people shouldn't overthink it too much, but it's always smart to be prepared.
Appreciate this video ! I recently traveling and might be getting a tattoo done (of course i need confirmation by my tattoo artist) Hopefully he can ! if not its okay lol
Funny thing, I've been getting tatted for about 25 years. I cannot remember anyone ever giving me any of this advice (eating a good meal, getting enough sleep, etc.). Through the years, I pretty much figured out some do's and don't's, just by trial and error. I appreciate the fact that you're advising people who may not know!
What a great upload dude!!!
r. joseph Grundy thanks. usually tattooers don’t give that advice cuz we’re preoccupied with thinking about being prepared ourselves lol
@@JamesWitheepop😅
Great information
Gonna grab a nice meal before my session 😅 thanks guys
James: I don’t know what it is when girls bring their boyfriends...
Me: it’s cause you’re hot, James.
Lmao thanks. Now I’m wondering if I was unknowingly humble bragging during that part 😅
Joshua Greenslade I’m not scared
James Withee I eat ass I ain’t scared of no virus
@@oscarubaldo2993 lmao
@@JamesWithee well it's not even about how you look but rather about how you act. Those guys see how confident you are and how much you know about tattooing so they just start panicking and thinking they look lame just sitting around saying nothing.
So ur telling me I HAVE to eat pizza before getting a tattoo. Okay I guess I can work with that 🙄😂😂❤️
Eating pizza Chinese food and everything I can...and I roll alone. No friends.
😆🤣😂
I had my first tattoo, which is the start of a sleeve, two weeks ago and I didn't really bring anything with me other than headphones and a chocolate bar. I ate a huge breakfast an hour before my appointment and really I was full for the entire tattoo. I went into the tattoo not knowing what my pain tolerance was and the tattoo was from my elbow to the top of my shoulder.
Honestly it was no where near as bad as I thought it was going to be. The only painful part was close to the armpit. I never needed my chocolate bar or my headphones. I kinda just sat there, talked with the artist a few times and mostly watched the other artist that did three tattoos that day. The day just flew by even without any entertainment (I only checked my phone when we took a break). My artist ended up saying that was the best anyone has sat for their first tattoo in 10 years for her, so that was pretty cool.
that area of the body is one of the easiest places get tattooed, but even then it's hard to sit for an all day session. you'll prolly end up being heavily tattooed lol this is how it starts
Wow sounds very pleasant. Hope my calve tattoo is the Same
I just got my first one 4/21/2024 and I was able to sit there and just listen to music and stayed relaxed and I actually kinda liked how it felt the artist and my mom thought I was fucking crazy and also thought it was pretty funny too and we only had to take 1 small break for me to go to the restroom and he got it done pretty fast and it goes from the beginning of my right shoulder and just before my elbow
Yes bring extra money , my tattoo went 100$ over , it’s absolutely beautiful and I’m okay with that just be prepared.
“ Eat a very sustaining meal “
* Me on my way to the shop eating Cheetos *
Lmao carbs are carbs
I usually buy a packet of cookies from a shop next to tattoo studio and eat them all before session. And some soda
The entertainment factor is where I can struggle sometimes. Don't want to be rude to the artist by not talking or joking around with them but when getting work done I like to get my headphones in and get into my zone. It's nothing against the artist just my way of getting myself comfortable.
Ryan nothing wrong with that. Being able to listen to loud music in your headphones probably helps with the pain too. A couple of people have asked me if they can wear headphones. I don’t take it personally and mostly assume that they are either in pain and can’t talk at the same time or don’t like hip hop, which is mostly what I have playing when I work
James Withee I’m getting on soon I’m scared lol
this is the same for me! getting my first tomorrow and listening to music has always helped with feeling ill as I usually get very carsick without it, hopefully it helps me out a bit haha
Oh how I wish all clients were like you guys.. it's,so off off putting and distracting when clients keep talking, especially if they're someone who talks with their hands (hand movement expression alongside speach).. I had a guy the other day where I kept stating how important it was that he remain still, especially when I'm trying to execute straight clean lines.. he managed about a minute, at best..
Some people talk out of nervousness I find.. it doesn't matter how much you try to set a relaxing atmosphere.. it's a deeper issue than ambient music
But.. all in all what a fantastic job we tattooists have hey.. I love it
@@JamesWithee they should have a shower at tattoo shop
I brought a nalgene water bottle to my first tattoo session, but when I got there I realized I was gonna be tattooed laying down on my stomach. Luckily my friend who accompanied me had a water bottle ready for me that I could drink from while laying down (like a hamster...lol). It's good to bring a friend who is tattooed and can think of the little things that can make your experience better.
Lol nice, u brought the right friend that time. It’s easy to overlook that sort of detail as the client. Sometimes what u picture for positioning is different from what the tattooer decides to do
I got a tattoo day before yesterday and they can’t let you bring anyone right now because if COVID and it really sucks :(
Respect man, talking 30 min straight with no cuts and no mistakes!
Love your channel!
Most underrated comment on here!
Does have cuts, but fully agree, he's very fluent and helpful
I've never heard of an artist mentioning a 'vasovagal response'. You are very educated, thank you for the informative video!
perfect timings james, have a 8 hour session tomorrow! glad your back with the videos my man!
You got his dude, I know you'll sit like a rock 💪
@@elijahtorres9699 hell yeah thanks champ, i sat through a 6 hour sesh before but its been a fat minute
Ricardo Herrera the pain will cause u to pass out
Ayyye that’s wsup man glad I could help. Good luck with the long sit
Adrian Augstein good, just got a headache and was tired as hell lmao
Hey man, how about a video of tattoo placement according to body flow? I would love to see a video about that! Peace !
The artists at the shop I go to always point out how prepared I am with my bag of snacks and drinks.
Poison Tribal lol u already know what’s up. A snickers bar can come in clutch af during a long session
MAKE SURE YOU EAT SOMETHING!
blazebaby89 most important thing imo
And drink, I had a guy pass out next to me 2 weeks ago, the tattoo place didn't even tell him to eat or drink before the tattoo
@@BRITdave-so1sl they shouldn't have to tell him, it's common sense. Research if you're unsure etc.
Getting my first done at age 44/45 next Wednesday. Your videos have somewhat calmed my anxiety lol. I say somewhat because it is not easy at all to put me at ease lol. Thank you so much!
It's so interesting to hear the experiences of tattoo artists. The artist who did my second tattoo has a hardcore "no friends/other people" policy due to some of the issues you mentioned. I completely get that - when I get a new piece, I want my artist to be as comfortable and happy as possible so we're both pleased with the result.
alleycatfire yah some artists are definitely more strict on it than others. There are a lot of reasons we don’t prefer a lot of company besides what I mentioned in the video. It can become a circus real quick if there are several friends accompanying the client
@@JamesWithee It's weird because my tattoo artist seems to enjoy having company while working - me on the other hand, I absolutely *hate* it when I'm expected to talk while being tattooed. Like... man, you're hitting my ribs with what feels like a jackhammer, I just want to focus on getting through it, I don't want chitchat!
aquana your artist could be pretending because they don’t want to be rude or because your friends are potential clients and they need more business. Or maybe they just genuinely don’t mind. Everyone’s different but in general what I said is very true. And yeah I can understand not wanting to talk if it’s on the ribs. Talking could make u move more too cuz you’d be breathing less steadily
@@JamesWithee Ah sorry for replying so much, the stuff you say is really interesting :) I don't really bring friends but sometimes people stand around to chitchat and he genuinely seems to enjoy it! I find it weird as hell (it would seriously break my focus if someone talked to me while I was working) but hey, my tattoos come out alright so I'm not complaining. I didn't mind the banter during my sleeve that much but we're doing a huge chest tattoo rn and I'm skinny as shit - leave me alone to suffer goddamnit!
I'm so glad I have a great tattoo artist. He knows I can't sit long due to my bone cancer that I fought for 3 years. I told him my story and he took me in like a long lost family member. He keeps my appt times small in 3 hr range. I also had to wait a year after my chemo treatments and other things. He also let's me get up because he knows my bones are still healing and I can't sit long. I can lay down for a longer period but be knows I've had a partial hip replacement from the cancer so I can only lay one way. He's the freaking best but I also pay him more because of the time. He of course never asked but anyone willing to give me my sleeve and jump through every hoop to make that dream come true will get as much over as I can afford.
You are intelligent, helpful, concise, a great speaker, and handsome. You should have more views!
Thank you! I appreciate u watching
Yo this dude does 110% when it comes to his customers
This may be to late, but I have heard of some people falling asleep during tattoos. I was just wondering if you have experienced this, and if so was it easier or harder to tattoo?
I dont recommend carb heavy meals, you will crash and then get hungrier from the insulin spike rebound. (Btw, sugar is a carbohydrate). A better way to stay full would be something high in protein, fat, and fiber. So for example, a big steak, plenty of cooked vegetables, and maybe some whole grains like some quinoa or blue corn. Thanks for the video btw, good tips for getting tattooed
Bananas and Gatorade are my go-to snacks while in the middle of a session 😂😂
Those 31 minutes went by so quickly! I normally put TH-cam videos on in the background while I'm doing something else but I was fixated the entire time. This is extremely helpful, especially for someone like myself who's never been through the process of getting tattooed before but is planning on it shortly. Appreciate the content!
jmonaco61089 glad to hear it. I was afraid that the video was too long but there’s no filler so I guess it’s not bad
One thing I wish was more common was the transparency in prices and time for different tattoos. Instagram is great for finding artists, but I wish I knew how much each piece costs and/or how long it took. I hate reaching out to artists and not knowing the price ahead of time. Idk maybe it’s just me, but even if I have money I would like to know so I don’t waste my and the artist’s time.
i understand your frustration. to message an artist and have no idea if you can even afford to get tattooed by them is a waste of time for both of you if the rate isn't right. it's hard to say how much someone charges just from their ig cuz there are so many factors at play. i have a whole video about how an individual artist determines his/her price. check that one out and it'll prolly help, in combination with your experience after inquiring with several artists of differing skill levels in your area.
James Withee thanks for the reply James! I will go check that video out. Thanks for always putting out great content 👍🏽
i was once offered somebody’s lunch at your shop when i was getting tatted by matt lol
TouchedNut lol nice. Sometimes we just get a bunch of pizza and everyone gets in on it
Save yourself 30 mins of your life, the recap is at 28:10
I'm getting my first tattoo on my birthday turning 18 years old wish me luck
Me too! I have it scheduled for the day after my birthday. One more month!!!
Jay Ali same here!! next month for me :)
Jay Ali Happpy Birthday bro where you getting it at
@@houseofmatrix6174 Thanks bro really appreciate it and I'm getting my grandma name on my forearm
Jay Ali that’s dope to pay Decidation to your Grandma , also respecting your elders
i think james has a very different personality irl than in his videos because he said he’s extroverted but he seems really quiet spoken and wanna stay to himself type thing on camera
Jared Hummel u are correct sir I’m kind of an obnoxious piece of shit irl. But in a good way. I think. I try to keep the videos about the information rather than my personality
This video reminded me I need to call my bank and have them increase my daily withdrawal limit. Tried to take out enough money for my session the day of but it would only let me do $300 per day. I drove so fast to the nearest Walmart and bought 3 candy bars one at a time to use the cash back option. I was stressed out lol
McGturtle3 lmao damn that’s unfortunate. 300 a day is super low, where I’m from I think it’s 500
James Withee true unless you’re Wells Fargo like I am and it took forever to up my daily limit!
I just pop a benzo and crash out. Got a half sleeve done in two 7 hour sessions and the artist was saying he was going to wake me up but I didn't move an inch for 5 hours so he left me be.
Glad you're back man! I like to do a lot of research so I already knew most of these things but it's nice to have them all compiled within one clean video. Keep up the great work
thank you! yeah i took a long haitus. got spread a little too thin with other shit i was doing and needed a break from doing yt. i think i'll be uploading regularly again tho. thx for sticking with me
Thank you for this! I have my first 8 hour session in a week. I want to be as prepared as possible. My goal going into an appointment is always to be the best client possible for my artist.
Rebecca Watson you’re welcome! That’s a good attitude to have. It goes both ways so hopefully your artist has the same mentality. Both parties should be prioritizing the quality of the piece above all else
Oh man, thank you for mentioning the vasovagal response! I have vasovagal syncope that is primarily triggered by stress so I’ve been watching these videos to reduce any anxiety since I have my first tattoo in a few days on my bicep (it’s a larger piece). But these tips are great!
I've had some vasovagal syncope issues in the past I didnt even think about it being something to worry about in this situation haha
How did it go
Does it offend artists when a client asks for numbing cream
You don't need a soap that is advertised as being antibacterial. All soap is antibacterial due to the uneven charge (one end is positive and one end is negative) of the fat molecules in the soap. This charge is what separates bacterial membranes and kills them. Soap marketed as antibacterial often contains additional chemicals which could promote antibiotic resistance, which is a growing problem worldwide. There is so much we don't know about many ingredients, so it is better to just use regular soap.
Ah I love my credit card companies. They don't deactivate your card, they send a text and you just say yes and they let you run it again. Not for tattoos but I've bought big ass tvs or jewelry... They're very prompt.
I'm getting my first tattoo next week. This video definitely came in handy. Actually a lot of your videos have helped.
Watching this, I just realized that I managed to get my first tattoo (basically my entire forearm) at a reputable, professional shop without showing any form of ID. I did go with my buddy that has gotten all of his work including two full sleeves there, so I'm guessing that's the only reason he was relaxed about it.
Digitalizing yah that might be why. Some tattooers are lax about it but they’re few and far between. Prolly depends on your region too
I always have a tattoo ‘bag’ ready to go. Breath mints, deodorant, sugary drink, something to squeeze if the pain gets intense, headphones and good music, food for a break if I need it and cash. I usually smoke weed before I go in to relax me and so I’m content being bored for 4 + hours. And be prepared for the wiping to hurt more than the tattoo if it’s a long session.
See this mf gets it 🤘
I'm curious about tattooeing experience when a tattoo artist is getting a tattoo- Do you ever watch how it's done even when you yourself have done it so many times? Like, technique or the care before and stuff like this? Or do you just sit there and talk?
And these are very good videos as I'm soon going to my very first consultation and I'm kinda nervous person :D
Lucia Szocsova good tattooers watch other artists tattoo as much as possible because it helps us learn. So I try to watch if possible while I’m getting work done. Gotta be careful with watching during a session though because it’s easy to move more if I look away abruptly
I love watching my tattoo artist doing my tattoo.. I get my 2nd tattoo july 24th
I’m getting tattooed on the neck tomorrow so i’m just trying to limit the pain i feel tomorrow
I think talking to your client is an great way to keep there mind of the pain. The crazier the story seemed to work for me but your right bringing head phones and music plus an charger is good incase the artist is having an bad day and just dosen't want to talk much.
This is some perfect timing. I’m getting a tattoo on Friday
Getting my first tattoo tomorrow 3-4 hour session can’t wait😁
This may also be a no-brainer, but I'd also recommend wearing breathable clothes depending on the area of your tattoo e.g. don't wear jeans if you're getting a one on your legs. Just clothing that won't irritate or suffocate the skin.
Can you post a link or a vid of what a baso/faso (or whatever you said) response is plz bro?
Weed makes it hurt more don’t know why but that’s what I heard 👌
Weed is an intensifier for me. I'm sure a puff or two before to calm the nerves would be fine but it also sucks laying there with cotton mouth and you can't just grab your water bottle LOL Smoking distracts me from just enjoying the process. Now afterwards is another story 😂
Me watching mentally preparing for my 5 hour thigh tattoo
Oh, word. I’m getting my first thigh piece tomorrow. Kinda nervous. How’d it go?
nina elwell hurts like a bitch on my thigh for some reason i had a 4.5 hour sesh and i was about to fold😂😂
James is the fucking wizard, he really knows about tattoos and how to explain the details of this art to the general public. I am sorry but i have to tell this INK Masters show Compares with JW channel. Ink master are a group of rookies trying to look cool.
Nothing more relieving and satisfying than watching this video and seeing you suggest, Dial Gold, Aquaphor, and unscented Lubriderm. All of which i've used during the healing of all my tattoos. They've all healed perfectly.
Great video. I don’t understand the cash thing, regardless of what you’re going to use it for. I’m not carrying 1300 in cash on me.
i was super confused at that part about not being able to say why on youtube
Homeostasis!! My Tattoo artist told me not to hold it when I had to pee it was making it hurt more. OMG that was the best advice, I didn't want to bother her when she might be almost done but totally ask for a potty break.
i literally just had my first tattoo on my back and I’m 18 I don’t regret it all but I just came from your other video of “things to think about before getting your first tattoo” I don’t regret it at all I love it sm,pain wise it didn’t hurt lmao but now I want another one your video’s always help me in so many ways
Can you put out a video on tipping price rages and price of tattoos for an example, bc of your tattoo was a good experience and you want to tip can you put out like how much you should or something like that.
Matt Kruze I think I might’ve covered that in my video about tipping. Most ppl do like 10-20%. Doing a video that shows tattoos and estimates their value might be a good one though
Hey I was wondering if you could do a video on touching up tattoos. Like making aged tattoos new again. Since I know all tattoos get a little or a lot blurry over a long period of time, I wanted to know the different outcomes of going back and getting it touched up. If you have had experience with that or generally know of it. It doesn’t have to be an entire video on it because I don’t know how much you could possibly go over. I’m into really detailed and realistic tattoos and I wanna know for the long run is it worth it if there’s a chance to “make it new” again.
I got my Tattoo bookbag with me always. Neck pillow, ear buds, water, snacks and movies downloaded on phone. I even bring my own Saniderm.
its more important that the tattoo artist is more comfortable than the client in my opinion only for the reason that you are going to be uncomfortable anyways, but he is the one putting this on your skin, for him to do his job effectively, he needs to be in a good mindset as well if not more!
Getting more ink on April 2, so it's good to have this fresh in my mind. If I ever have the money, I'm seeking you out, it's a dream of mine to get art by you!
Great tips. Really resonated with my approach of last Friday. Ate a plate of fried rice in the morning and later some whole wheat pancakes and the tattoo session was a breeze 😁
It's great to have all of this information in one video. Thank you so much!
I’m getting half sleeve done. I am now in my head. I am Trying to figure out my whole entire week. Should I work, should I not work. I have a dog and a cat. Should I keep them away from me for a few days. I’m in my head now and very nervous. Sigh. Can I drive back home. Do I need someone to pick me up?
Nah don't let yourself get freaked out. Idk what you do for work so I can't really speak to that but I didn't have any trouble with my daily activities after my half sleeve. I have cats and dogs (plural to both lol) so I feel ya there but I didn't have any issues. I heal faster and swell less when I stay in motion honestly. I iced it at bed time but other than that I just followed normal aftercare instructions and did great. It will swell some so don't panic it's normal. Idk if that will effect your work or not but it'll subside in a day or so. His advise on homeostasis is solid! Helped me so much! Have a great session! Edit: Having a ride isn't a bad idea though. Not just the soreness but I kinda crashed from my ink high about halfway home so unless you're really close to the shop that's probably a good call
I always go with my gameboy for entertainment. It doesn't require wifi, is portable, and make the hours pass quickly.
I was supposed to get my first tattoo December 2nd, but my artist has rescheduled on me twice now. My new date is January 3rd , hoping he doesn't cancel again because if he does I want my deposit back so I can go somewhere else. That being said, I have had extra time to watch your videos to know what to expect before and after a tattoo and feel like I am well prepared, thanks!
My artist who I go to for all my black and gray tattoos brought me lunch on a few occasions. I thought that was pretty awesome of him. Took like a 30 min break to eat and right back at it. That’s customer service lol
I’m not sure how common it is but Im the past I’ve used a sports mouth piece to bite down on when I get my ribs tattooed. Never tired a stress ball or something similar, that sounds like a great idea. Thank you very very much for the content. Thank you.
Lmfao when it got to the insecure boyfriends. Ngl that would be me except i'd keep it to myself cuz I know it isn't the artist's fault and he is just doing his job haha. Wouldn't have guessed it was so common though for men to get that way though, but again I get it and clearly you do too.
The fraud alert happened to me because I went in expecting a small tattoo but really vibed with my artist and the design they came up with. It turned out to be a full day session. Luckily my bank sorted it in 10 min but I felt bad for sure.
love these tat videos, I personally have no need of them as i asked my first artist for tips before and he was great, i always make sure my artist is a "chatterbox" I hate watching movies or just listening to music, talking to your artist them 6-8 hours fly by!
i know something i usually do when i go is ill buy a like 2 bottles of soda or something for the session ( i don't usually drink soda often) but it helps with blood sugar and stuff, anxiety and pain can drain blood sugar pretty quick leading to more anxiety and pain/ possibly passing out. it's just a simple think that can make a world of difference if you think you may have issues with pain or something.
They should have a shower at tattoo shop
I get fucked up just because I don’t sit anywhere that long sober
Also a sleep eye cover helps alot since light sometimes can be bothering or relaxing is easier with the eye cover
That’s a really great tip sometimes the lights are bright af when getting tattooed
Do you usually give all that advice to your costumers? Like the higiene thing, that sounds awkward x)
You should make a flyer with that
I appreciate your content and straight-forward delivery. Keep creating. Your videos are helpful.
Right. Okay, so... I need to get my food coma on, then go to my tattoo appointment, right after I take some codeine or hydrocodone and a muscle relaxer. It ought to kick in about time I get there, and last 4 to 6 hours, so I should probably bring a couple of more in my purse or pocket
Your videos are the best, im always lookin foward to these clips. Good stuff brother
Great advice to review before any session. No matter how used to being tattooed one is, preparing appropriately is important. I appreciate your time and honesty. Wake care, be well, and many blessings.
👩🎨🎨🖌🌺🍀🦓🌈 Liz in CA
You're so right! Always good to get those reminders! I'm heavily tattooed and it's easy to get kinda lazy about preparing. I have had a few surprises though 😂 My thigh caught me all the way off guard. You just never really know when your soul will try to leave your body so it's best to be rested up and have a full stomach 😂
Amazing tips brotha. Just had an appointment yesterday and went in on no food that day. Was only 3 hours but didn't think much of it. Also, cool point about shaving. I shaved for mine in consideration for the Artist but I used a buzzer so I pretty much just took a majority of the hair off so it's not so nasty for them lol
Has anyone else who is heavily tattooed watched this and then come to the only obviously conclusion, which is an existential crisis revolving around the fact that my artist is a liar and I am the single worst human being to sit in a tattoo chair? No? Just me? Cool, cool
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Just curious - I'm someone who always made sure to carefully shave her arm with shaving gel before starting work on a sleeve and the result was always nice and smooth - do you really think it's better for an artist to do that for you at the shop? I've seen it done (mostly with guys) but I can't imagine that a dry shave with those shitty little one-use razors would have a better result than doing it comfortably with shaving products. Whenever I try to shave without them I get the worst razor burn lol
aquana I’ve only nicked maybe 3 clients throughout my career (all on areas where they had a moles or something sticking out), yet have had more clients than I could count come in with little cuts on their tattoo from shaving. They were almost all guys though so maybe they are only good at shaving their faces? Lol. Yeah I do think it’s better for the artist to shave it. Especially if that artist is me. I don’t dry shave or use shitty razors. Most artists use green soap to shave tattoos. Clients always make comments about how well it works when they see the hair melt off
@@JamesWithee Tbh I wouldn't be surprised if it was a men vs. women thing. A lot of women shave their legs (which includes knees lol, if you can shave a knee without cutting yourself you can shave anything), armpits, private parts, hell, some of us regularly shave our arms too. After that, shaving for a tattoo is nothing special, we're used to working around the curvy parts. I can see how a guy who's never done that would mess it up though!
Ah if you use soap that probably makes it much easier, I see why you want to do it. At my studio, the guys use those surgical skin prep razors and they go in completely dry. It hurts to look at lol
aquana lmao true we don’t typically shave areas with as high degree of difficulty and over such a wide area like women do. It’s true that some artists dry shave it though. I had one dude put the soap on me, wipe it completely off, then start shaving. I cringed a little bit but he did a great job of gently removing the hair on my arm. Tattoo came out great
I can’t bring anyone with me because of Corona :,)
You are a legend dude. Straight up as it should be. Like a surgeon. As a manager would say, show up on time and don't stink.
I’m getting my first tat tomorrow and this video helped so much! Thank you
got my first ever tattoo appointment scheduled in 2 days. really helpful video! wish me luck!
Could you make a video for people like me who are watching all your videos researching for their first tattoo and are just about to book an appointment having found an artist with a very basic breakdown of the equipment you use and the needles and the type of ink you use and how are you know how deep to inject so A totally basic video as your presentation style would be perfect for this. I.e. clear
Can i use a thing named "analgin" i think that is the name.One youtuber from my country recorded a video about how he was removing his tatto of course in some lab or something like that and he said if someone wants to do remove his tatto or get a tatto can drink "analgin" like 30 minutes before session and he said that will mitigate the pain for like 30 or 40%.And i dont think thats some kind of drug or something however i think you can buy it in the pharmacy
This video came at the perfect time! It is very helpful, I have an 8 hour session today. 1st session of my sleeve✌
Mike C. Hell ya good luck buddy
James, would you think about doing a video just on the topic of weed and tattooing? Everyone kinda just glosses over it and i know that drugs and tattooing is a taboo subject and seems no one wants to touch it, but with it becoming legal in more places i think there might be some people who don't know how to bring it up to their artist.
i got a wrist tattoo last year and of course i showed up for the appointment sober...but i found it very hard to keep my arm still, the placement seemed to make me twitch involuntarily and i decided i wanted to smoke a bit before my next wrist/forearm tattoo because i think i'll be able to sit better. I know weed doesn't numb the pain but it does have other properties....could it make it easier to sit still since you're more relaxed/less activated? i know it's so tricky because weed triggers anxiety in some people but if know yourself, etc....i just wanna know how i should ask my artist, or if i should. For reference im 32 and it's legal in my country. Would it make him uncomfortable to know im high? Would he feel better if i had a prescription?
so basically a video on how to ask your artist about it, how artists really feel....it seems that weed gets lumped in with alcohol but i don't understand why...i understand why you don't want to put literal poison in your body before putting it through a tattoo, but smoking a little herb, or taking some CBD oil...?
I would also like to see this. I have the same problem on my wrist, I found myself involuntarily clenching and moving which has never happened with anywhere else on my body I've had tattooed. I don't know if it's down to the nerves and veins in that area, but non the less I would like to know if weed would relax me for such sensitive areas
i actually do have a whole video just about whether or not weed helps with tattoo pain. check it out. one thing i didn't cover is whether or not your artist will care.. they won't. not unless they are a straight edge recovering addict or something. some of those ppl are really strict about not letting drugs around them. but then if that's the case, they probably should pick another career lmao
@@JamesWithee haha I agree! I'll search for it now and check it out. Thank you 🙌🏾
Just finished my first tattoo! 7 hours of ink to skin and being completely honest my artist said I sat amazing and I will say the pain wasn’t as bad as I thought. A couple areas will suck but if you manage and think about how awesome it’s gonna look you’ll be fine.
Your videos are so informative and extremely helpful. Thank you!
To be honest your right about aspirin i Can take pain its just hard after two to three hours it’s starts hurt really bad.
James, great job on this channel being a compass for tattoo fans/customers. Keep up the good work Holmes. If you ever get down to FL let me know so I can support with a tattoo. Apparently we are not a good place to be at the moment 😕
Same with az lol everybody thinks bodies are dropping like crazy over here even though it’s pretty normal as far as I can tell. Thanks for watching!
At around the 23 minute mark: my most current artist free hands everything so we decide together what would look good while he sets his station up and I actually like it better that way. We have a dialogue about it and we must be on the same mind wavelength because our ideas always line up so perfectly. Then he pulls out some reference art books (I’m doing a nature “life comes from death” sleeve on my right arm and he is using native WA state plants / flowers for it) and goes to town with sharpies on my arm (he is like an insanely talented tattoo wizard). I’m pretty sure I’m going to be sticking with him for a while because I really do enjoy being involved in the design process and I’ve never had an artist free hand anything on me. He’s also the owner of the shop I go to so we have a private office away from the hustle and bustle of the shop so yeah. Very relaxing to be tattooed by him. I am sticking with him for a while.
I have a question so i have a small bladder so i dont rlly like to drink water alot bc it makes me pee even more any advise
Your note on the awkward boyfriends was interesting to hear. You can assert dominance by being positive, admiring the craftsmanship and that sort of thing. More guys need to learn that.
If their body odour is bad would you ever consider letting them take a shower and come back?
I really enjoy your videos!! Im getting my tattoo May 22nd and was wondering what colors would work for skin colors lighter then the video you did for the darker skin. I was a 5 or 6 i believe and you talked about 7 and above i believe. But love the vids! Your helping me alot.
The new ink looks good man! Another solid video. I really enjoy watching these because of how true the info is. In general I believe people shouldn't overthink it too much, but it's always smart to be prepared.
Appreciate this video ! I recently traveling and might be getting a tattoo done (of course i need confirmation by my tattoo artist) Hopefully he can ! if not its okay lol
I love your new tatt! I love your hair too! Random, but you're gorgeous! Lol I'm so happy my artist is able to work again! Yay!
Thank u Boss
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