Your first tattoo: the complete guide before the needle

Deciding to get your first tattoo is exciting — and it's normal to feel a little nervous. The good news: with the right preparation, the experience is far calmer than you imagine.

Choose design and placement calmly

A tattoo is forever. At 357 Tattoo we always start with a design consultation: you tell us your idea, we shape it with you and advise you on placement — not all skins or areas age the same way.

How to arrive prepared

- Sleep well the night before and eat something substantial before the session. - Moisturise your skin in the days leading up; well-cared-for skin takes ink better. - Avoid alcohol and aspirin 24 hours before: they increase bleeding. - Wear comfortable clothes that keep the area accessible.

During the session

You'll feel discomfort, not unbearable pain — most people describe it as a continuous scratching. Your artist will take breaks, and at 357 the studio meets every hygiene guarantee: disposable material, certified inks and sterilisation.

And afterwards

A tattoo is a wound that needs care: gentle washing, a specific cream, and no sun or pool for the first weeks. We hand you the complete aftercare guide when you're done.

Been thinking about it for a while? Book a design consultation at 357 Hair Gallery (Andorra) and clear up every doubt, no strings attached.