Find the perfect placement...
What makes an area bad for tattooing? Read ahead and make an informed decision.
Non Guaranteed Tattoo Locations or Tattoo Styles....
Hands ~ Fingers ~ Side of Wrist ~ Elbow ~ Foot ~ Behind Ear ~ Heel ~ Knee ~ Elbow ~ Collar Bone ~ Neck
Water colored ~ Fine-line ~ Minimalist style ~ Dot-work / Stippling ~ Micro art
Our Guarantee:
All artists at Sin on Skin Tattoo Studio offer a guarantee on their own artwork, other then the areas listed / styles above. This guarantee is only against artist defect only. For example: after you heal, you notice a small spot that may not have taken color as well; or any spots that may have been missed due to swelling of the skin, etc... This is an artist's responsibility not that of the studio.
We do not guarantee against normal fading due to the sun and the passing of time, if you have not followed our aftercare, or have had any self-inflicted damage.
Please Note:
We do offer a guarantee against any defect with most of our artwork, but keep in mind when a tattoo is first done the ink is in the 1st and 2nd layer of skin so it's VERY bright because you're seeing the ink in 2 layers. After you're finished healing you will notice the color will be a bit lighter than when first done, this is normal and to be expected.
Why can't we GUARANTEE the following areas / styles and what are the potential healing issues you may ask?
Areas of the body respond differently to being tattooed. Some will fade, blow out or not take ink; while others can get used or stretched so much it's hard to heal properly, or the skin sheds constantly. This page is to help you become informed when making decisions on your tattoo location, so you can get the most enjoyment out of your body art. This does not apply to everyone, some do hold ink extremely well and don't experience these issues but that's not the normal response.
When choosing a spot to tattoo, think about...
1. Is it an area I can rest or use less to allow for a proper heal?
2. Is it an area that takes a lot of abuse? High-stress area
3. Will it affect my ability to perform certain work duties? Ex. Dishwasher getting hand tattoos
4. Am I prepared to pay for touch ups if needed, due to my location choice?
Hand / Finger Tattoos ~ No GuaranteeIssues:
This is a bad spot to heal. You can't stop using them long enough for a proper heal. Hands also shed throughout your lifetime, making it impossible for a hand tattoo to stay solid. The constant use of your hands affects the length of heal, quality of heal, and outcome after the healing process has ended. We DO NOT guarantee anything done on the hand, finger, palms or wrist crease due to issues with healing a tattoo in those areas. Your hands shed throughout your life; this causes instability in the lines and color, causes line blow out, EXTREME fading, total loss of line work in spots and color loss. Black tends to hold up better over time than color, sides of hands never seem to hold ink properly - fading during healing and line loss. If your hands are your job don't put a tattoo there - "When you use it ~ you lose it". Every hand tattoo WILL require touch-ups to keep it fresh and solid. Elbow ~ No GuaranteeGenerally, a bad area to heal due to its necessary role in our daily lives, answering phones, driving, all use your elbow which in turns affects the healing and heal time due to the constant stretching and pulling of the skin. It's an area prone to pain, bruising, and swelling. Joint area tattoos tend not to heal as well as other body parts.
You have to be aware of how much you're doing right after an elbow tattoo, you may find it to be really sore, swollen, bruised, or find the joints feel stiff for days after. You'll have to wait on any upper body workouts for a week or so until it's healed enough to deal with that amount of strain. The area is under constant strain every time you move; this will affect the length of time to heal your tattoo as well as the quality of your finished product. Behind the Ear ~ No GuaranteeIssues:
Tattoos done in this area tend to not hold ink as well and are prone to fading and color loss. You need to be careful about what you use when getting a tattoo here. Hair product can really irritate a new tattoo as well as phone use which can cause a delay in healing or issues with the overall heal. You may also find your tattoo will fade, lose color, as well as line blow-out or loss. |
Side of Wrist / Crease Line of Wrist ~ No GuaranteeIssues:
This a is a Bad spot to heal. The constant pulling and stretching effects the length of heal, quality of heal, and outcome after the healing process. Many clients find they tend to lean on counters, steering wheels, any counter top they can. During healing that poses an issue: a fresh tattoo will be exposed to whatever that surface had been previously. It also causes wear and chafing on your fresh tattoo while it's trying to heal. It's one of those areas that usually requires a second coloring to keep it solid and dark, sometimes more. The side of wrist and crease line get abused constantly during a normal day, every time your hand moves it pulls the skin. This will sometimes cause areas to take longer to heal and can cause cracking during the healing process, this may cause damage to line work or color. Foot Tattoos ~ No GuaranteeIssues:
Around the ankle, sides of feet, top of the foot, toes and around the heel area; all seem to be effected quickly after a tattoo. Tattoos in theses areas can fade, blow out, have a complete color loss in spots, loss of line work (small spots to large gaps). Anything here WILL require touch ups to uphold the tattoos integrity. Cover ups can also take longer in this area and may require extra sessions to ensure the coverage of your old tattoo. Things to remember.... ~ Shoes and socks can chafe and disrupt healing ~ Make sure your wearing clean shoes so you don't expose your new tattoo to the dirt, bacteria and whatever else may be living in there. ~ Cover-ups don't hold as well on feet, you'll probably be looking at an additional session to ensure proper coverage of your old tattoo. Tips and tricks to try... ~ Try to stay off your feet to prevent additional swelling after your appointment ~ No closed shoes or socks that can damage the tattoo while healing ~ If swellings occurs, put a bit of ice in a baggie and hold next to foot |
Non Guaranteed Styles..
Watercolor Tattoos
The colors will not heal the same way they go in for most watercolor designs. If they are not done a certain way, the colors will fade out into your natural skin tone quite quickly. Yellows, Oranges, pale tones are the worst offenders for fading.
Fine-line Tattoos
This style tends to cut the skin more then deposit the ink, which can create more redness and swelling. These finer lines won't last or hold up as well over time. Anything in this style is considered at your own risk and non guaranteed.
Stippling / dot-work styles
This style is beautiful and delicate when done, however all those tiny dots will start to eventually pull together and create a more solid appearance over time. This style will not hold up well or last a lifetime for you.