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Tattoos – A Body Art - Body Art and Hygiene


Body Art and Hygiene

A tattoo artist should ensure that his hands are clean before and during the procedure. The tools that are required for the procedure must be autoclaved or sterilized.

Body Art

In the modern settings of a body art studio, tattooing is carried out in antiseptic conditions. Some of the methods that ensure sterility in a body art studio are are as follows-

  • A tattoo artist should ensure that his hands are clean before and during the procedure.
  • The body part that is to be worked on must also be clean and sterile.
  • Disposable gloves are a must.
  • A new set of needles need to opened before the procedure in full view of the client.
  • Needles are to be used and thrown after every sitting.
  • Fresh ink must be used for every session.
  • The tools that are required for the procedure must be autoclaved.
  • Equipments that cannot be autoclaved need to be thoroughly disinfected.
  • A good tattoo studio will have biohazard waste containers.
  • There must be a supply of hot and cold water.
  • Tattoo artists are expected to have a basic knowledge of blood pathogens and cross contaminations.
  • A tattoo studio should be a licensed facility.
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