Permanent tattoos are applied by injecting the color pigments mention above into the skin using a solid, round-tip needle attached to a motorized instrument that holds up to 14 needles attached to the pigments. The pigments are injected into the middle layer of the skin at a rate of 15 to 3,000 times per minute.In other cases, tattoo artists apply the tattoo by hand dipping a needle into pigment, without the use of an electric instrument. Depending upon the complexity of design, the process takes anywhere from fifteen minutes to several hours or sometimes months to complete.Remember, a tattoo is forever. Some people may think that it is a way to express their individuality. Some people see it as an art form. But before you walk into a tattoo studio, you should know exactly what you want to put on your body. After you have decided, you will need to find the right artist to do the work. Choose someone with a good reputation; someone whose work you have seen on your friends or other people.State health departments in Texas, Oregon and Wisconsin monitor and inspect tattoo studios. However, tattoo studios operate in many states in the U.S. but are NOT inspected by a local health department. New York City currently has over 400 licensed tattoo artists. Tattoo studios are still illegal in several states in the US, Vermont, Massachusetts and Oklahoma being a couple at the time of this writing.
A good artist will take the time to sit down with you and create an individual work of art. A questionable artist might encourage you just to pick a design off of his wall. Check out the studio. It should be equipped with an autoclave -- a device that pressurizes the instruments and kills 
any viruses or bacteria. Does the artist use single-use or disposable needles? Single-use needles are a higher quality needle than a disposable.Don't get your tattoo at a "bargain" in some sleazy part of town. Remember, this will be on your body FOREVER. Yes, they can be removed with a laser. It can be a very expensive price to pay to remove an inexpensive tattoo.To keep your tattoo color from fading, protect it with a good stick or spray.
any viruses or bacteria. Does the artist use single-use or disposable needles? Single-use needles are a higher quality needle than a disposable.Don't get your tattoo at a "bargain" in some sleazy part of town. Remember, this will be on your body FOREVER. Yes, they can be removed with a laser. It can be a very expensive price to pay to remove an inexpensive tattoo.To keep your tattoo color from fading, protect it with a good stick or spray. 
