Everything will depend on the availability of my agenda, but if you are sure you want to get a tattoo, book as soon as possible to guarantee you a place in the agenda.

This is very variable as it all depends on the size of the artwork. The duration of the process can take from 2 hours to days of tattooing.

Getting a tattoo when your immune system isn't at 100% isn't a good idea. You're going to need your strength and your white blood cells to heal your tattoo, something your body won't be able to do if it's already doing battle against virus and bacteria. Not to mention the fact that it's very inconsiderate to bring your illness into the tattoo studio and risk passing the germs onto others, particularly your artist. If you have an appointment, call and reschedule for when you're feeling well again.

Although you can get a tattoo any time of the year, your skin gets a lot more abuse during the summer with swimming, tanning, and just being exposed to the elements more. Winter time is really the best season to get a tattoo.

Tattoos typically take two to four weeks to heal on the surface, but it can take three to six months to fully heal. The tattoo healing process typically involves a week of redness and oozing, followed by two to three weeks of itchiness and peeling. After about a month, the skin still internally heals.

>Be sure your artist covers your new tattoo in a bandage.

>Remove the bandage after 24 hours (or sooner, if your tattoo artist recommends it). Wash your hands before taking off the bandage. 

>Gently wash the tattoo with soap (antibacterial if available) and water, and pat dry with a clean paper towel.

>Apply a layer of moisturizing antibiotic ointment, but don’t put on another bandage.

>Carefully wash your tattoo area three times a day with soap and water, and gently pat it dry.

>Keep applying a moisturizer or ointment after you clean your tattoo to keep it moist. After 5 days, you can switch from an antibiotic ointment to a gentle fragrance-free body lotion.

You should repeat this process for 2-4 weeks.