CAN I TRUST THE HYGIENE IN A TATTOO AND PIERCING STUDIO?

How Can I Check?

Many people ask, “Can I trust the hygiene in a tattoo and piercing studio?” To answer this, it’s very important to know how to distinguish a hygienically reliable tattoo and piercing studio from one that neglects hygiene standards. Here are some simple rules to check!

At first glance:

First, don’t ignore your instincts. A clean environment conveys safety and immediately suggests that the people inside behave correctly.   After the initial impression, we advise you to pay attention to these simple rules:

• The studio must comply with ASL regulations and have a specific authorization displayed for clients.
• The tattoo artist or piercer must possess a hygiene/health training certificate (this certificate is also usually displayed).
• The waiting room must be completely separate from the work area.

  If the studio you’ve chosen meets these fundamental requirements, you’re ready to proceed and verify if you can trust its hygiene in all aspects.  

Here are the next things to check once you enter the workroom:

 

• Ensure that the floors and surfaces of the workroom are washable and disinfectable (e.g., tiled walls or enamel paint that can be washed).
• There must be a sink with an elbow or foot control.
• There must be a dedicated area for special waste disposal, separate from the “clean” area.
• All materials used to cover the workstation, bed, lamp, and the caps used to pour colors must be strictly disposable.
• Needles and tips must be individually packaged and sterile, with an expiration date, and obviously discarded after use.
• All inks must be certified.
• Remember that anything that is not disposable and cannot be sterilized must be covered with protective film.

  Photo of a correctly prepared workstation

At this point, you only need to check how the tattoo artist prepares for work. The correct attire includes:

• Disposable apron
• Disposable sleeves
• Latex gloves (or other material)
• Protective mask

  Of course, you must verify that the tattoo artist has washed their hands with disinfectant soap before putting on all these protective items. Don’t hesitate to ask if something doesn’t convince you! A serious professional will have no problem answering. Only then can you verify if you can trust the hygiene of a tattoo studio! As you may have understood, hygiene standards are fundamental, which is why our school is uncompromising in all its courses https://www.tattooschoolmilano.com/corsi-tatuaggio-piercing/  

One last piece of advice:

Hygiene in a tattoo studio is essential, but don’t forget that your tattoo artist must be a capable artist! Before entrusting them with your skin, look at photos of their previous work! Remember, a tattoo is for life!