· The tattoo artist will first wash his or her hands with a germicidal soap.
· The to-be-tattooed area on your body will be cleaned and disinfected.
· The tattoo artist will put on clean, fresh gloves (and possibly a surgical mask).
· The tattoo artist will explain the sterilization procedure to you and open up the single-use, sterilized equipment (such as needles, etc.).
· Using the tattoo machine (with a sterile, single-use needle attached), the tattoo artist will begin drawing an outline of the tattoo under your skin.
· The outline will be cleaned with antiseptic soap and water.
· Sterile, thicker needles will be installed on the tattoo machine, and the tattoo artist will start shading the design. After cleaning the area again, color will be injected. A new bottle of ink should be opened for each individual.
· Any blood will be removed by a sterile, disposable cloth or towel.
· When finished, the area, now sporting a finished tattoo, will be cleaned once again and a bandage will be applied.