Do I need to prepare anything before I apply a tattoo?

Nothing major—but there are a few things to keep in mind 🤓

• Moisturize your skin 1 hour before you apply the tattoo.
• If you need to shower beforehand, fully dry and wait for your body to return to room temperature.
• Use the primer wipe included in your kit before applying your tattoo.
• Apply your tattoo in a comfortable room temperature.
• Don’t apply your tattoo on areas of the body that will move or crease (e.g. elbow).
• Stay as still as possible for the hour while the applicator is on your skin.

Things To Avoid

• Avoid areas with dense hair, or shave the area 24 hours prior to application.*
• Avoid scars, moles, and stretch marks.
• Avoid sensitive areas like the neck, face, upper chest, inner biceps etc.

Note:
Inkbox tattoos don’t work well on dense hair. We recommend shaving the area 24 hours before applying your Inkbox (shaving results in micro-cuts on the skin that increase the risk of skin reactions, so you'll want to give your skin a rest for a full 24 hours!).