The Second Layer: Articles
Why you should not moisturize the morning of your tattoo
Conditioning your skin in the days before helps. Applying cream the morning of can work against the stencil. The difference is timing.
What actually matters the week before a tattoo
Sun, sleep, food, alcohol and moisturizing — what genuinely affects your session the week before a tattoo, and what is noise.
Should you shave before a tattoo?
Most artists prefer to shave the area themselves, right before stencilling. Here's why, and what to ask before your appointment.