Firstly, pain tolerance is an individual matter. Some people faint at the sight of blood, while others pull teeth without anesthesia. Moreover, experiences related to pain can vary for the same person depending on the day, meaning depending on their current condition. A tired, weakened body, dehydrated, or suffering from an infection, will definitely cope worse with the pain inflicted upon it; in the case of women, this is compounded by the menstrual cycle phase. If you're planning to get a tattoo, it's worth taking the above into account!

The degree of pain depends on the area being tattooed. Tattoo enthusiasts unanimously claim that more painful areas are those of the body lacking fat or muscle between the skin and bone, such as hands, feet, ankles, ribs, or lower back. If you're starting your tattoo journey, we recommend choosing less sensitive areas, such as commonly adorned arms, buttocks, or outer thighs. Personally, I always believe that the most painful area on the body is the one we're currently working on.

The essence is not to focus on fighting the pain but simply to accept it. Most painkillers that clients reach for (ibuprofen, aspirin) thin the blood and increase bleeding during tattooing, which not only complicates the work but also adversely affects the healing process. Many skin-applied remedies have also appeared on the market to provide relief. Since this topic is often raised by our clients and is extensive, we have dedicated an additional article to it!

Firstly, don't rely on the opinions of others; their unpleasant experiences during tattooing may not apply to your case at all. Secondly, pain is a signal sent by the body; it's worth observing rather than fighting it. If its level increases, you need to inform the tattoo artist - sometimes taking a break is enough, and sometimes you need to spread the work on one motif over several sessions, but the key to achieving the desired effect is cooperation and trust!