Level 33 Tattoo Frequently Asked Questions

Look at the portfolios of tattoo shops! Look for consistently clean linework, solid saturation, and color blending. Then, find examples of the style you want to get and talk to the artist that created that style. 

Most tattoo shops have a minimum, which is the minimum amount that it costs to get a tattoo. Pricing is dependent on the size and technical difficulty. Your artist will usually be able to give you a rough estimate during a consultation.

The legal age to get tattooed in the state of Arkansas is 18, but you can get a tattoo at 16 or 17 with parental consent. You must bring an ID and your parents or guardian must have a valid ID and your birth certificate, or custodial paperwork proving that they are your legal guardians. No tattoo shops will give you a tattoo without that paperwork if you are under 18. 

Most state regulations for blood donation ask you if you’ve had a tattoo done in the last six months. So normally you have to wait at least six months to donate blood. Ask local tattoo shops if you have any other questions. 

Of course, tattoos hurt! Some spots are a lot more painful than others, but for the most part, it's tolerable and the end result is definitely worth it. According to Compare Camp, 36% of people aged 18-29 have at least one tattoo, and if they can do it, you can do it too. Talk to different tattoo shops about which areas of the body hurt the least if you are worried about the pain. 

There are several methods for tattoo aftercare. When you visit tattoo shops and choose your artist, they will instruct you on what works best for tattoo healing.

It’s usually recommended that you wash your tattoo around three times a day, so yes, you can get it wet. That being said, you should not submerge it in water until it’s completely healed. We recommend that you stay out of a pool for two weeks, but that varies depending on different tattoo shops.