The days of tattoo artists plying their trade in dingy back rooms by the dockside are thankfully behind us. Today tattoo parlours are as common in some cities as hair salons, or at least it seems that way. Still, quantity does not add up to quality and just because there’s a tattoo parlour in every neighbourhood doesn’t mean they all do a first rate job.
Getting a Quality Tattoo in Richmond Hill
Some things you’ll want to consider when looking for a quality tattoo in Richmond Hill are obvious. Some are not. Here are 5 things to keep in mind.
- Cleanliness – Nobody expects tattoo artists to be Martha Stewart but providing tattoos is serious business with serious health implications. So if the tattoo parlour looks like it hasn’t been cleaned since the 80s take a pass.
- Sterilization – This goes hand in hand with cleanliness although it more directly involves you. If the needles they’re using are not properly sterilized you could be in for a serious infection or worse. Ask about their sterilization techniques. If they’re put off by your questions spend your money somewhere else.
- Flash Art – If you’re looking for a fairly ordinary tattoo in Richmond Hill look for a shop with lots of flash art on the walls. If, on the other hand you want something totally unique you’ll want more of a custom shop. They usually give themselves away by the absence of flash art.
- Service – While you shouldn’t expect department store customer service at a tattoo parlour they should at least be friendly and open to discussing what’s about to go down. If they’re excessively grumpy and uncommunicative try another shop.
- Portfolio – Ask to see their portfolio. Each artist expresses themselves in a slightly different way than every other artist. Look at their line quality, their ability to use colour effectively, the confidence of their compositions. All these things will have a major impact on the quality of the finished product.
Who you select to do your tattoo is as important at the image itself. Don’t sell yourself short. Be picky. Ask questions. And don’t be afraid to move on to the next parlour if something doesn’t sit well with you.
At Piranha Tattoo Richmond Hill the quality of our work is matched only by the quality of our customer service. Call us on 905 605 9191 to find out more about our shop, our artists and our work, or stop by our shop. We’re open 7 days ‘til 9 pm.