Tattoo Safety Checklist

THE ADVICE: Ask to see the autoclave and sterilization certification
THE EXPLANATION: What is an autoclave?

THE ADVICE:Make sure the artist is wearing gloves.
THE EXPLANATION: More Details

THE ADVICE:Ask about what training your artist has taken and completed. Are certificates available?
THE EXPLANATION: Certificates?

THE ADVICE:Is the artist vaccinated for Hepatitis B?
THE EXPLANATION: Should he/she be?

THE ADVICE:Ointment, ink, water and other items should not be returned to a universal container after it has been removed for use on a client.
THE EXPLANATION: More Details

THE ADVICE:New sterile needles must always be removed from an autoclave bag in front of you.
THE EXPLANATION: What's an autoclave bag? How do I know if the needles are new?

THE ADVICE:A professional will destroy and dispose of needles in a sharps container.
THE EXPLANATION: What is a sharps container?

THE ADVICE:Always ask to see examples of the artist's finished work. Photos should be openly available.
THE EXPLANATION: Please keep this in mind