Getting a tattoo is not like getting a haircut or buying new sneakers. A tattoo stays with you longer than many relationships, so it’s better to think twice. From Poniente Tattoo Studio, we tell you the most common mistakes when getting tattooed, like choosing a design or tattoo artist, and we give you some tips to do it the best way possible.
Yes, there are really cool things on Pinterest… but do you really want it exactly the same? It’s great to use them as a reference, in fact, they are great for us. That way we have a more concrete idea of what you want to get.
But there’s a difference between getting inspired and copying. Also, the goal is that we create something unique for you.
Tip: Come and see us, tell us your idea and we help you personalize it. Saying that the design “is already fine as it is” is not the best way.
Beginner’s mistake. If you skimp on your skin, you end up paying double: for correction or laser (spoiler: it hurts more than getting tattooed and it’s not cheap). A good tattoo artist doesn’t charge cheap, they charge fair.
Tip: Check portfolios, styles, and reviews. Remember, that tattoo will age with you, so it’s better to avoid these types of mistakes.
Obviously it’s your skin and your decisions, but tattoo artists (especially those with experience) have done thousands of pieces and usually know what works and what doesn’t.
For instance, you might have a clear idea of the tattoo you want and where on your body, but it turns out that specific design doesn’t fit well due to perspective in the chosen spot.
A good tattoo artist will tell you. A not-so-good one will do what you say without warning. After all, it’s more comfortable to always agree than to confront a bit, right?
Tip: The final decision is always yours, but listening to advice and understanding where it comes from helps your tattoo turn out much better.
The design can be incredible, the tattoo artist top-notch, but if you don’t take care of it, bad move. It’s not magic, it’s skin. Sun, pool, scratching eagerly… all that can cause infection or improper healing.
Tip: Each person is different and there are things we can’t avoid. So, put a little care into the healing process and if you see something not going well, contact the studio as soon as possible.
There are good tattoo artists in the area, but obviously we’re going to recommend coming to Poniente. We honestly believe it’s one of the best tattoo studios in Estepona.We put a lot of love into understanding the people who walk through our doors. In the end, it’s all about that. Understanding. Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes. Knowing what they want and what they don’t, both what they say and what they don’t say but is implied.
We don’t want to convince you of anything, we believe the best is for you to immerse yourself in portfolios from different studios and see which one suits what you’re looking for the most. Here we leave you ours.
If you like it, we’ll be waiting for you at Poniente Tattoo Studio at Avenida Valencia, 20, Estepona.
