1. DON’T make a decision based on time and money

Time and money shouldn’t be important factors of your decision.

2. DO look at the artist’s portfolio

The most critical part of choosing a tattoo artist is looking at their portfolio and scrutinising it.

3. DON’T base your tattoo design on other people’s opinions

Treat your friends’ and family’s opinions with caution. You’re getting a tattoo for your own personal reasons and only a tattoo artist can really help you crystallise and convey your ideas.

4. DO consider the holy trinity of tattooing

There are three components to getting a tattoo: the design, the tattoo artist and the client.

5. DON’T hesitate to ask your tattoo artist for a touch-up

Artists often prefer to be able to to see their tattoo work after some time and touch them up if they need it to make sure the tattoos stay in good shape.

6. DO Accept your tattoo as part of you

Accept the idea that like anything in life there will be days that you love your tattoos and days that you don’t. Your tattoo becomes a part of you, so it’s important to accept it from the get-go.

Photography by Ollie Adegboye

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