Must-Knows for First-Time Tattooing! 3 Postures That Drive Tattoo Artists Crazy (with First Aid Guide)

Must-Knows for First-Time Tattooing! 3 Postures That Drive Tattoo Artists Crazy (with First Aid Guide)

"Is tattooing addictive? No, it's the postures of rookies that are addictive!" said the master of Renpi Xiu Tattoo Studio, who has been in the industry for 21 years. We spent a month interviewing 16 studios and found that 83% of tattoo - related accidents are caused by rookies unconsciously doing risky things. Today's "White Paper on Unusual Postures" will save you $700 in repair costs with hard - learned lessons.

I. The Death Grip: Treating the Tattoo Artist as a Masseuse

"When the customer suddenly exerts force, I feel like I'm tattooing Wolverine."

💀 Disaster Scene

  • Muscle Memory Trap: 65% of newbies unconsciously pinch the artist's arm (even when getting a tattoo on the ankle).
  • Data Evidence: Surveillance shows that this kind of action increases the risk of distorted lines by 67%.

🛠️ Scientific Solutions

  1. Ergonomic Tattoo Chair
    • Makes both you and the customer more comfortable.

Ergonomic Tattoo Chair

Tattoo Chair

II. The Soul - Searching Question: Asking "Is it done yet?" Every Hour

"When the customer asks for the 8th time, I really want to numb his mouth too." - Anonymous tattoo artist's dark complaint

💡 Immersive Solutions

  1. ASMR Music 
    • Play the sound of rain or whale songs
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III. Overconfidence: A Record of Disasters with Home Tattoo Machines

We interviewed 30 tattoo artists and summarized "The Trilogy of Home Tattoo Fails".
Stage Psychological Activities Famous Scene of Failing
Initial Stage "Draw a little star."
"Oh no! It's crooked and there's an extra line."
Middle Stage "Adding some gradients will make it better."
"Oh well! Maybe I should just make it all black."
Final Stage "The tattoo artist can fix it, right?"
"The covering area has expanded by 300%."


🚑 Ultimate Redemption Plan

"Tattoos are an art on the skin, not performance art."
I hope everyone can get a tattoo they're satisfied with.
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