Preparing for a New Tattoo | What you can do and why! | INKADEMIC

About to get your first tattoo? Want to know just what you can do to prepare for the experience? Here's your evidence-based guide on just that: preparing for a new tattoo. In this video, I lay out my top 5 tips based on 🔬science!🧪 that can help you best prepare your body for your first tattoo or even just your next tattoo.

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You'll save some cash and it's a nice, easy way to show your appreciation if you enjoyed the video! (Don't forget there's also links below to everything I use in my own tattoo aftercare and the equipment I use when making these videos.)

I hope everybody enjoys the video. It's been requested a lot for some time and it feels good to finally get it out there!

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Lead-in
00:15 Intro
00:52 Methodology for list
01:35 Like my shirt?
02:28 What is a tattoo, really?
03:13 Tip Number 1
04:04 Tips to Accomplish Tip 1
04:38 Tip Number 2
06:09 Tip Number 3
07:04 Tip Number 4
07:56 Tip Number 5
08:42 A Personal Tip from Me
09:07 Tip Roundup

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SOURCES

References
📚 Gouin & Kiecolt-Glaser - The Impact of Psychological Stress on Wound Healing: Methods and Mechanisms http://pni.osumc.edu/KG%20Publication...
📚 Does drinking water cause hydrated skin? https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-li...
📚 Hydration: Does It Play a Role in Wound Healing?
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-li...
📚 Nutrition Guidelines to Improve Wound Healing
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-li...
📚 National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): Body Art
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/body...
🎥 All clips via Giphy (https://giphy.com)

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ORIGINAL TOP 10

(These were the top 10 relatively normal suggestions. Some others were... phew. Odd.)

1. Drink plenty of water
2. Stay moisturized
3. Be sober (avoid alcohol and caffeine)
4. Get enough sleep
5. Practice good hygiene (shave (controversial) and exfoliate)
6. Eat
7. Wear the right clothing
8. Bring entertainment
9. Avoid OTC pain killers prior to the appointment
10. Avoid tanning, strenuous exercise that could injure you, sunburns, etc.

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⚙ Here are sources to the gear used in Inkademic videos ⚙

🎥 Camera: Nikon Z6 full-frame mirrorless camera: https://amzn.to/2TdBI8P
👁 Lens: Nikon NIKKOR 24-70mm f/4 S: https://amzn.to/36SSwpC
🎤 Mic: Synco D2 shotgun mic: https://amzn.to/2tJdIzU
🎵 Music: Artlist.io: https://artlist.io/Ryan-679038

😷 Here are the products I mention in various videos and use with each aftercare regimen:
🧼 Dial Gold soap: https://amzn.to/394ZFnl
🧴 Lubiderm lotion: https://amzn.to/2QKggXl
🩹 Tegaderm clear dressing: https://amzn.to/2wmV6qX

Music used in this episode:
🎵 "Moonbow" by MILANO https://artlist.io/song/43050/moonbow

In the spirit of transparency, sometimes affiliate links will be used. Much appreciated if you use them!

Curious about the Alice in Wonderland sleeve? An original creation by Ben Ervin at Revolution Tattoo in Chicago:   / ben_ervin_tattoos  

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