Without doing those things, you run the risk of nausea and overall irritability.
'It’s always important to get a good night's sleep, stay well hydrated - I think this is one of the most important ones - and eat a good meal,' she says. If it's your first time, there are a few easy ways to prepare for your appointment.Īhead of the big day, getting enough sleep, food, and water is really all you need to do, according to Ann Arbor, Michigan-based tattoo artist Carrie Metz-Caporusso, who is a pro at creating tiny tattoos. The preparation and aftercare for ear tattoos are pretty similar to that of other placements, so if you've gotten a tattoo before, this information may not be new. (Bonus: They're easily hidden, in case tattoos are a no-go in your home or workplace.) The possibilities aren't completely limitless, but despite its tiny size, the ear does offer a few locations for art, including the lobe, helix, and tragus area. Though the idea of having a tattoo needle digging into the fragile skin of your ear may sound scary and painful, ear tattoos can be beautiful and delicate.
