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Tattoo planning

Tattoo Planning

Clear, calm advice for choosing a tattoo, preparing for an appointment, and knowing what to ask before the needle starts buzzing.

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Planning first, panic never.

One useful place to begin before your appointment, with the practical stuff made much less mysterious.

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Appointment prep

How to Prepare for a Tattoo: Appointment Checklist

A clear tattoo appointment checklist, from the week before through the moment you sit down with your artist.

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