{"id":454,"date":"2026-11-11T14:09:33","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T13:09:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tattooshopschoffie.nl\/?p=454"},"modified":"2026-11-11T14:53:15","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T13:53:15","slug":"preparing-for-the-first-tattoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tattooshopschoffie.nl\/en\/kennisbank\/eerste-tattoo-voorbereiden\/","title":{"rendered":"Your first tattoo: how to prepare yourself properly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You <strong>first tattoo<\/strong> It\u2019s exciting. How do you choose a design? Does it hurt a lot? What should you take with you? With good preparation, it becomes an experience to look back on with pleasure.<\/p>\n<p>Below are the most important steps, from idea to appointment.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_552018646\">\n\t\t<a class=\"image-lightbox lightbox-gallery\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/tattooshopschoffie.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/tattooshop-schoffie-amsterdam-46-scaled.jpeg\">\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/tattooshopschoffie.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/tattooshop-schoffie-amsterdam-46-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tattooshopschoffie.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/tattooshop-schoffie-amsterdam-46-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/tattooshopschoffie.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/tattooshop-schoffie-amsterdam-46-scaled-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n<style>\n#image_552018646 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h2>1. Take the time to develop your idea<\/h2>\n<p>A tattoo is permanent. Collect images that appeal to you, think about the meaning and let the idea rest for a while. Do you still like it after a few weeks? Then you\u2019re in the right place. Read from idea to design as well.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Choose an artist that matches your style<\/h2>\n<p>Every tattoo artist has their own specialization. Find someone whose portfolio matches what you want. Wes specializes in <a href=\"\/en\/japanse-tattoos\/\">Japanese<\/a> and <a href=\"\/en\/traditional-tattoos\/\">traditional<\/a> tattoos. Also read how to choose a tattoo artist.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Think about the location<\/h2>\n<p>Visible or not? A place with a lot or little feeling? For a first tattoo, many people choose a less sensitive area such as the outside of the upper arm or the thigh. See pain per body area and choose the correct placement.<\/p>\n<h2>4. The day before<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Sleep well and drink plenty of water.<\/li>\n<li>Do not drink alcohol: it can thin your blood and make the session more difficult.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the skin at the site is healthy, without sunburn or any wounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>5. On the day itself<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Eat well in advance. An empty stomach makes you feel more lightheaded.<\/li>\n<li>Wear clothing that makes the area easily accessible.<\/li>\n<li>Bring your ID and something to drink or eat for longer sessions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read the complete list in What to bring to your appointment.<\/p>\n<h2>6. In the studio<\/h2>\n<p>At Schoffie you discuss the design one more time, and together you fill in the <a href=\"\/en\/toestemming-formulier\/\">consent form<\/a> The design is placed on your skin. Only when you are satisfied with the placement does Wes begin. Afterwards, you will receive aftercare instructions. Read ahead in tattoo aftercare day by day.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"accordion\" rel=\"\">\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title plain\"><button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button><span>Does a first tattoo hurt a lot?<\/span><\/a><div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n<p>Pain varies from person to person and place. Most people find it okay to do it, especially in less sensitive areas like the outside of the arm or the calf.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title plain\"><button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button><span>May I bring someone along to my appointment?<\/span><\/a><div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n<p>Consult with the studio beforehand. At Schoffie, you can indicate this when submitting your application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schoffie-cta dark\"style=\"background:#111;color:#fff;border-left:4px solid #b20000;padding:24px;margin:30px 0\">\n<h3>Getting a tattoo done at Schoffie?<\/h3>\n<p>Wes Thomas designs and creates custom Japanese and traditional tattoos in his studio at Czaar Peterstraat 203 in Amsterdam East. Tell him about your idea.<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/en\/appointment\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button alert\"  style=\"border-radius:99px;\">\n    <span>Book your appointment<\/span>\n  <\/a>\n <a href=\"\/en\/galerij\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button white is-outline\"  style=\"border-radius:99px;\">\n    <span>View the portfolio<\/span>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Over de auteur: Wes Thomas is eigenaar en tatoe\u00eberder van <a href=\"\/en\/bio\/\">Tattoo shop Schoffie<\/a> in Amsterdam Oost, gespecialiseerd in <a href=\"\/en\/japanse-tattoos\/\">Japanese tattoos<\/a> and <a href=\"\/en\/traditional-tattoos\/\">traditional tattoos<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting your first tattoo? 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