FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
These are some of the most important questions we get asked. Please take a few minutes to read these. It will help you better prepare for your upcoming appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Wear sunscreen. If it’s summertime and you’re going to be outside or even sometimes just driving in the car, sunburn is always a possibility. I am unable to tattoo skin that is sunburned. If you show up with a sunburn you will need to reschedule. It’s very important that you protect your skin.
Exfoliate and moisturize. This will help prepare your skin to be tattooed it will make my job easier it will allow the tattoo to heal better and look nicer overall once it is healed.
Please shower before you come in. You may think we don’t have to say this, but you would be surprised! The area should be clean and we always appreciate it if you don’t smell like you just crawled out of a dumpster (haha). Also, please don’t douse yourself self in perfume or cologne before you come in.
Eat an hour before your appointment time. When you get tattooed, you will typically get an adrenaline rush. Once that rush is over your blood sugar drops and if you haven’t eaten, you will most definitely get dizzy, sick, or pass out. We keep lollipops and candy on hand in case of these situations but it’s always best to prepare yourself by eating something small before you come in. Having a drink on hand is also helpful. If you have a history of fainting or getting sick when having blood drawn or getting shots, that is something you should let us know prior to getting tattooed so we can look for the signs. This is a pretty normal occurrence so we are very experienced in handling it. Not telling us that you’re feeling bad, will not make it go away, it will just make it worse. So if, at any time during the tattooing process you start feeling weird, tell us.
PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF NUMBING CREAMS! WE WILL HAVE TO RESCHEDULE YOU.
You will need a State issued photo ID in order to get tattooed.
WE WILL NOT TATTOO ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18.
Please wear appropriate clothing. Loose-fitting, stretchy clothing is best for areas that are harder to reach. Consider wearing a button down shirt for turning it around to reach areas on the back, tube tops are great for chest pieces.
For longer appointments feel free to bring comfort items like a small pillow, or small blanket, headphones and music, a book.
Post-Appointment please follow the instructions you are given only, and contact us with any questions.
Keep your tattoo out of the sun, no tanning beds or direct sunlight for at least two weeks. After that, use SPF 50+ to keep the sun from fading your tattoo.
No Soaking. No swimming, baths, or hot-tubs for the first two weeks. Showers are fine, just don't submerge your tattoo.
Please do not take advice from your friends. We have years of experience and knowledge about our profession.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to call or text 717-634-5685 or email bluebirdtattoohanover@gmail.com
If at any time, you are concerned of infection please contact your doctor.
If your piece is a larger size, we advise you to take a short break every hour. Anyone can sit for one hour right? It's mostly psychological. Please get a good night's rest before the day of your appointment and eat a large meal of low GI foods such as rice, muesli, etc. We also have a drink and snack station at your disposal. This is so your blood sugar stays at an optimal level for us to continue tattooing without anyone becoming fidgety, shaky, or cranky. If you do all of these simple steps this ensures that we can keep tattooing for four to five hours happily and easily!