Want your tattoo to heal beautifully and the session to go smoothly? Here’s how to prep like a pro:

• Get Your Beauty Sleep
  No all-nighters or Netflix marathons. A well-rested body handles pain better—and nobody wants to nap through their own tattoo story.

• Hydrate Like You Mean It
  Water is your new best friend. Start drinking plenty 48 hours before. Hydrated skin = happier skin = happier artist. Bonus: your organs will thank you too.

• Eat Like It’s Game Day
  Come with a full belly, not an empty tank. A good meal helps keep your blood sugar stable, your energy up, and your chances of passing out nice and low. (Yes, really.)

• Shower. Please.
  We love you, but we love clean clients even more. Come fresh, skip the lotions, perfumes, or glitter bombs. Think “clean slate,” literally.

• Skip the Booze & Party Favors
  No alcohol or drugs at least 24–48 hours before. They thin your blood, mess with your pain tolerance, and you don’t want a wobbly memory of your epic new tattoo.

• Moisturize (But Not Right Before)
  Keep your skin soft and healthy in the days before—but give it a break on tattoo day. We’ll be working on skin, not sliding off it.

• No Sunbathing the Canvas
  Sunburned skin is a no-go. Keep the area covered and SPF’d if you’re heading outside. A crispy shoulder is not ideal for fresh ink.