Careful for longer sessions using numbing cream. It might be helpful at first, but by the time it wears off - you’ll be in the later hours of the tattoo and you’re essentially jumping straight into the worst part of it. Rather than having yourself slowly become adjusted to the pain
Yeah I’d almost rather wait until I hit my “point” which is around the 4 hr mark and then use it if I could 🤷🏻♀️ I’ve never used one. I just know around hr 4 I’ve bout had enough 😂
@@AuntBethanys yep 4 hours is my limit too. At that point the wiping and stinging is just as bad as the needle vibration and it just isn't a fun day anymore
In a way. I used numbing cream for my last 2. I normally dont have a problem with the first 4 hours but its still painful.. after that it gets kinda harsh. The cream just makes it so I don't feel the first 4 hours at all and then it gradually gets to the big pain after .. 5 hours, 5 and a half.. and then I haven't been dealing with pain for the previous 4 hours so I have reserves and can push through more. adds on another 2 hours at least that I can sit through. And tbh I just cover whatever part im getting tattood before I go to the shop so they just clean it off, shave, clean, lets go, no waiting around, no wasting your tattoo time.
I pass out from the pain of tattoos lol!! but onlt after the 4 hour mark so I used numbing cream for a piece that was 8 hours and I left there walking!
She was Probably speaking for that exact situation because many tattoo artists work with the tools their shop supplies and many shops don’t want to spend the extra $100 restocking numbing cream
My artist used a gel only at the end during the shading when it started to get rough. The one he used only works on skin thats already broken so that was interesting.
@@wow5632 scale from 1-10 how much more helpful was the numbing cream for your second tattoo?? I want one on my sternum but I hear that is a tough spot
I love people that have 3 tattoos like... "YOU GOTTA EARN THE TATTOO THROUGH THE PAIN". Like okay relax homie I'm kind of sick of the pain after having half my body done.
I mean I’ve got my entire body covered as well and I think you need to earn it but to each there own not everyone is built for the pain some of us are stronger then other s
For me, what helps a lot is actually looking at the tattoo being done, basically follow their outlines with your eyes, hyperfocus and eventually almost all the feeling dulls
Omg… I thought I was the only one who feels that way. I mean I recently used numbing cream on my latest tattoo, but my other 12 tattoos I got without the cream. And watching the needle hit enter my skin helped me with the pain..
I'd take bactine over numbing cream, unless its a tiny tattoo. My artist used bactine on the part of my sleeve that went close to the armpit and then down by the elbow, that stuff made it much more tolerable.
Bactine is more used for cleaning than numbing. It’s got a tiny bit of lidocaine in it. Not enough to make a real difference for a long tattoo session.
@@mindgrenade567 not true bactine is 4% lidocaine strongest on the shelf. I have prescription lidocaine topical and it's 5%. Bactine has a antiseptic so it's perfect
@@desiv3025 I got a vampire woman with a bloody knife in her hands and on her face, looking up at the sky. On the back of my right calf. For $200 a session and we did it all in one. Best deal ever.
Yea no shit bro I was 15 when I sat through a 5 and a half hour for my first I was fuckin barely hanging in the last 30 minutes 😂😂 to be fair the artist did warn me though of course I wasn’t gonna listen and I was drunk in sturgis sd.
Yup I got a full black and gray sleeve that took about 27 hours total and my artist used it for every session. He provided it too I didn't even know what it was until the first session. No good reason not to use it tbh
Out of the 33 times that I have been Tattooed, I have never once used numbing cream. To each their own tho 🤷🏼♀️ I’ve sat 7hrs once for the outside bottom of my leg. Not fun, but I love my ink collection
I sat in the chair for 3 hours straight once for my forearm tattoo, the pain was manageable but i recommend just trying to distract yourself. Chat up your artist if you feel inclined
From my opinion (every body is different so I don't mean to undermine you) I've done 3-4 hours on my ribs and arms before and that was okay but I did 7+hours on my foot-leg and JEEZ Id use numbing cream if I was to do a piece like that again. No amount of chatting would save me
@@alexkeightley1 yeah I’m only going to be getting my arms tattooed because I know I can handle that pain. A tattoo on the ribs or foot would put me in way to much pain.
Yessir, did my forearm for my 18th bday. No numbing cream, i wanted to feel the entire process. The whole 4 hours wasn’t bad, but when he started going into the inside of the elbow, jesus fucking christ i had to clench my jaw so hard for a good 45 minutes. Inner elbow is a no go without numbing cream for me.
If you need numbing cream then you probably shouldn’t get tattooed maybe start collecting coins or stamps instead. I’ve talked to a couple artist and they don’t like it, for a few reasons so they don’t allow people to use it, one said it weeds out the posers
Emla cream. Your Dr can prescribe it....I use it for my kids shots.( Three hours later totally numb. ) But it does wear off so maybe best to do your tattoo in two settings or if it's a xl tattoo maybe break it down more. I was told it's over the counter in Canada, but I'm unsure on that one.
Lol at all the tattoo gatekeepers in these comments that need to prove they are somehow better because they have a high pain tolerance or are willing to sit through some pain. They got genetically lucky and didn't earn shit. People don't choose their pain tolerances or any diseases that cause worse pain. The point of the tattoo is the art, if you need someone stabbing you with needles to feel something, talk to a therapist. You want to show how strong you actually are? Mature and let people get their art how they want it and how they agree to with their artist. If you want to use numbing products and have a tattoo artist who won't, find a different artist. There are plenty of artists out there who care about the art.
I haven’t used numbing cream for any of mine. I’m down for trying it, but I’m more scared of it wearing off and me being thrown into needle pain + the soreness of being a few hours in
My artist is against the cream because it saturates part of the skin which means there’s less room for the ink (if that makes sense) it also can have a vile aftereffect on your body, because the pain will still drain you but your body wont really react to it until after the numbing cream wears off. she has a pretty nice spray that we use if i have sessions that are over 7 or 8 hours when everything has been lined and she doesn’t need the stencil anymore. I personally don’t like using it but everyones preferences are different😊
I have fibromyalgia and have used numbing creams for both my tattoos as I was unsure of how my body would react. My tattoos were done by different artists and neither had a problem with it. I couldn’t feel a thing whilst they was being lined but could for the shading. I think it’s up to each individual person and their artist to decide what’s right for them.
That’s interesting my artists always asks if I shaved or if I need her to shave me and recommends that you shave once your there and she provided pasties for your nipps 😩 and she had the numbing cream and everything on hand man I love my artist she litterally takes care of every details
Yes alot of us have it on hand. It's needed if people can't stop twitching or tensing up. We want to put a nice piece of art on you, not all clients can sit still, as good as others, you know? I'll use some on my clients if they are having a hard time. I think a small fee should be added if I'm/the artist is supplying the numbing cream.
@@auroraxxfacekilla49 ok that last part is out of pocket, you are literally just rubbing cream on a spot, it doesnt take any sort of skill or training to apply the cream. Thats like the fee to use the bathroom in spongebob, ridiculous. Not every action you take needs to have a fee. Paying for the numbing cream is one thing but charging your customer for simply putting it on them is sleazy practice
All shops are different. I only have a couple tattoos but the artist that used the numbing cream provided it at no extra cost. Out of 3 artists only 1 used it.
I keep a couple bottles in stock at my shop but it is still an extra amenity so i recommend my clients if they want it to get it themselves. If not no worries i keep enough on hand. I provide them with the contact details to a wholesaler for the best price. I use green caine blast too if you were wondering. Tried almost every cream i could and by far works the best. I also have contact information for a whole saler if needed just asl
My artist wakes her clients up when they sleep because she doesn't know if you are sleeping or passing out/feeling bad, going into shock or whatever. No sleeping for a tattoo, ever, in her shop. Wich is logical if you ask me 😋
Same. I have over 40 tats. There was ONE that hurt like hell so I made close attention and stopped the session and told him he’s digging into my skin. I had to come a different day and let someone else finish it. The needle should be more at a slant.
@lovestory20148 yes. I domt remember how lomg the session was. But I remember that I felt it slowly wearing off towards the end of the session. But by then all he was doing was shading. I cared more about the outline
As someone who has sat 9+ hours for multiple tattoos you eventually get use to it. The pain is part of the experience. But i can see it being used if you have a sever issue like arthritus or something jn the area.
I had one artist who just keeps it with her..tbh I think it’s weird to want your clients to bring it only cause they may not know about the brands as well as the artist and they may end up bringing something that may not work at all. I tend to not want numbing cream only cause I get worried that I won’t feel heavy damage being done to my skin.
I almost always get a chance to meet my clients and discuss the tattoo before hand. That is when, if they ask or i can tell they might need it, i bring it up. I show them the brand, tell them exactly where to get it for the cheapest, and carry bottles myself just in case. It can get prettu expensive keeping a stock so i understand why most would tell you to buy it yourself
Always talk with your artist first, which usually most people do when setting up an appointment. Or call the shop and ask! We're always eager to help answer questions. :)
When I was at 18, about 16 years ago (I'm 34 now) I got a big Mxpx Pokinatcha logo on my neck, before that only had two decent tattoos on both on my arms that I did in two short sessions. But dear gawd, my neck tattoo only took an hour and half, but I nearly passed out 3 times and almost told the dude doing it to leave it unfinished and I'll still pay him the full amount. I wish i had numbing cream back than.
Numbing cream kicks ass. These people acting like its a sign of weakness or takes away from the tattoo. Personally i don't use it but i see the effects clear as day when someome does. Gives them the ability to be the best canvas possible. And keeps the skin calm for longer, win win honestly. Without it tattooing some clients would be a nightmare of the wiggles
I've heavily tattooed. I got both my arms sleeved, a big rib piece, and big cover up done on my left leg done without using numbing cream. The arms weren't bad at all, just the ditches and getting my elbows filled in. The ribs and leg piece sucked though. So I've used numbing cream for pretty much everything else since (fully chest, other ribs, parts on my stomach, other leg pieces). Unless it's a smaller one. I've used a few different brands of numbing cream, each with different results. My pain tolerance is not as high as it was when I was way younger. To each their own, let people enjoy their tattoo experience(s) however they see best for themselves.
Lol I have two leg sleeves and it was the easiest tattoos. Some people just have a very weak pain tolerance and others are just used to pain. Man up. If you need numbing cream you shouldn’t be getting tattooed. Respect our ancestors
@@randomoffensiveguy4945 I get that you're trying to be combative (if your name is any indication) but at the very least you could do it in an interesting way. There's nothing new about claiming that tattoos somehow don't hurt, get a little creative with it man
@@user-pt1cz4ot1e in my opinion, you shouldn't shame people for using tools available to them. Numbing cream is a thing that exists to reduce pain, and should be used if people want to. By all means, don't use it is you don't want to, but don't shame others for it
@@xxasdoo9246 awe, did you just learn that word on TikTok like 70 million others? I’m not tattooing anyone that can’t handle pain. They can spend their money elsewhere. Also, “tattoos”, 🙄.
Not everybody has the same pain tolerance.. and not everybody finds the pain therapeutic. I don't use numbing cream but if others do, that is their choice, just discuss it with the artist first because I have heard it can impact the texture of the skin. So kind of something your artist should know beforehand, just in case.
Numbing cream changes the texture of the skin and can cause issues while tattooing. I wouldn’t really recommend it as it can make my job harder as application of the ink will be more difficult to achieve.
Numb27 tattoo, numbing cream is the only one I’ve used in 30 years that actually works well and doesn’t affect the skin in any negative way. It’s the one all the pro tattooers use.
So I have a funny story about getting my tattoo. The tattoo artist thought I was passing out when he first started because I didn't flinch. I didn't even know he had started and barely felt a thing through out the entire thing. The lady working in the shop as well told me after he left that she has to have him take breaks with her tattoos because he is slightly heavy handed.
If 'numbing cream' means topical lidocaine then be aware that the effect lasts nowhere near six hours. It will have to be reapplied during the procedure.
You do know artist usually have to give a cut to the shop owner, or pay booth rental right? We don't always get all the money. It's literally a piece of art that will be with you forever.... But people sell paintings for way more then 1000s of dollars and that's okay? Don't be ignorant.
Trying to get a cohesive answer for all tattoo questions is pretty pointless. What a lot of people don’t realize is that on the whole, pretty much every artist and shop works and runs completely differently. Because there’s no tattoo “school” that you can go to (at least one that people are going to take you seriously for in the US), everyone is learning through apprenticeships, and the stipulations for said apprenticeship is different in each area. I really recommend anyone interested in the art to THOROUGHLY look around at different shops and get a feel of the artists and the shop masters around you. If the shop doesn’t smell like green soap/cleaning agent when you walk in, turn around and walk out.
@@yourmum6669 I’ve never used them, but I know people that have. The best creams need to be used once the skin is broken, so a quick painful run over the area with the gun and apply the cream. Still doesn’t last long.
Numbing cream is for punks, never in my 20 years of getting tats have I ever once tried numbing cream, your body releases endorphins to deal with pain just fine on its own. Getting tats don't even hurt, it's mainly just uncomfortable when they wipe the excess ink like rubbing a paper towel on slightly sun burnt skin and the next day the area will have some slight muscle soreness and it will feel like you got punched or as if you worked the area out a little too hard during gym time
Yea, you’re wrong. You state that as facts but this is your experience. My tattoos all hurt because I’m sensitive and have a low pain tolerance, never used numbing cream but would if it got offered to me. Not everybody wants the pain. Toxic.
@@michaelat.1697 like I said the shit is for PUNKS bc tattoos don't hurt, they're not painful. I was a 15 year old girl with sensitive skin conditions like psoriasis and rosacea when I started and I've gotten tats in areas that are more sensitive like my feet, ankles, lower back, ribs, behind my ear and it's uncomfortable and inconvient but no where near painful. A broken back in three places is painful. Labor for over 24 hours with zero meds with tearing from one hole to another is painful. A tattoo is uncomfortable. Million upon hundreds of millions of people have tattoos and tattoos are some of the oldest forms of art. If it was "painful" it wouldn't have been passed on for centuries and something that teens are allowed to do. Something even little old Grannys do now. People have their WHOLE bodies covered, if it was painful no one would want that. I've never actually met anyone who thinks they hurt and I know far more people with them than without them
people have different pain tolerances you cant say that for everyone quite literally the reason for tattooing is art, not just to feel pain yea thats something people like to do but its people that wanna get tattoos just for the art, pain is just something that potentially comes with it, it doesnt make you a 🐱 why feel pain if you dont have to ? like why not use it ? its made to help ✨
theres a theory the more you get/ more time you've sat , the more the body starts t hold trauma memory and becomes more sensitive. been true in my experience.
Absolutely, the idea that tattoos are for everyone needs to go away. You can almost smell the insecurity on people that defend it. If you have a medical condition fine, but if not suck it up or don't get tattooed. They're not a necessity.
In my experience numbing cream only really takes the bite out of it for a few minutes and doesn't really help. Also tightens up the skin and you have a better chance of fucking up your tattoo that way. I just deal with it. I'm still in the "you gotta earn it" camp. The experience is just as important as the tattoo itself. Honestly I get tattoos BECAUSE they hurt. And I feel like it's a much better way to scratch that itch instead of hurting myself.
Personally I will never do more than 3 hrs and will never again use numbing cream after just once doing it bc when I was done my bicep was literally ground beef 🥩 The most painful healing I have ever gone through. I couldn’t move my arm for 3 weeks from the pain. I almost went to the hospital bc it just wasn’t healing and was sooooo swollen for WEEKS. It lets the artist be careless and wayyy too rough. Pain is a good thing and if it becomes absolutely intolerable then break up the sessions but FUQ sitting all day.
My tattoo lady said hell no to numbing cream. She said she won’t tattoo me with it being on my skin. She said it will mess up the ink in my tattoo. I enjoy the pain, but there was some spots I was worried about
id say numbing cream for short sessions. my artist starts w the small stuff on tattoos first to get the skin to get used to the impact nd as time passes, the needle barely feels like anything. whereas numbin cream, it could not feel like anything at first but there wasnt anything to prepare ur skin prior to it wearing off so the pain once its off will be sudden and striking
To anyone getting tattoos. Hands, SUCK. I just got my whole left hand covered and for context, I have my neck done as well and I almost fell asleep during that. I was about to cry by the end of my hand
I think it’s different for everybody cause I have the top of my hands and my fingers done and it wasn’t terrible (and I also have bony hands). Sucked, but definitely could have been worse. Palms, feet, elbows are a no go for me and are DEFINITELY more painful.
The longest I sat in the chair was seven hours and by the end my arm was jumping on its own. I had no control over it. My tattooist said "right that's enough". Numbing cream is not the way in my eyes. Your body knows when enough is enough. A good artist also knows when it's time to schedule again. Trust a good artist more so than numbing cream.
Numbing cream has nothing to do with how good an artist is lol. For some people enough is enough would only be 5 minutes in. No one chose what pain tolerances to be born with.
Careful for longer sessions using numbing cream. It might be helpful at first, but by the time it wears off - you’ll be in the later hours of the tattoo and you’re essentially jumping straight into the worst part of it. Rather than having yourself slowly become adjusted to the pain
Yeah I’d almost rather wait until I hit my “point” which is around the 4 hr mark and then use it if I could 🤷🏻♀️ I’ve never used one. I just know around hr 4 I’ve bout had enough 😂
@@AuntBethanys yep 4 hours is my limit too. At that point the wiping and stinging is just as bad as the needle vibration and it just isn't a fun day anymore
@@JustaHappyPotato yeah I think by that point all the endorphins have done all the “endorphing” they are gonna do 😂
In a way. I used numbing cream for my last 2. I normally dont have a problem with the first 4 hours but its still painful.. after that it gets kinda harsh. The cream just makes it so I don't feel the first 4 hours at all and then it gradually gets to the big pain after .. 5 hours, 5 and a half.. and then I haven't been dealing with pain for the previous 4 hours so I have reserves and can push through more. adds on another 2 hours at least that I can sit through. And tbh I just cover whatever part im getting tattood before I go to the shop so they just clean it off, shave, clean, lets go, no waiting around, no wasting your tattoo time.
I pass out from the pain of tattoos lol!! but onlt after the 4 hour mark so I used numbing cream for a piece that was 8 hours and I left there walking!
I just give them kisses when it starts to hurt
Dead
Sana sana colita de rana
Peck on the lips for a thank you for your service, come again
lmao 💀😭
🤣🤣
I always have numbing cream on hand, and extra healing kits I give away for free. I never want the person to feel outed.
@@danilobmalitjr8339 you must be really awful at it then
That’s nice of u :)
They should feel outed. They are posers
@Jew Ruselm then you shouldn't get tattoos poser.
@@willowwu8061 lmaooo not you trying to Gatekeep tattoos🤮
Really??? My tattoo artists provided it and also had sterile packaged razors. He was the best. I love my tattoo 💖
She was Probably speaking for that exact situation because many tattoo artists work with the tools their shop supplies and many shops don’t want to spend the extra $100 restocking numbing cream
@@thelovelyone7737 I feel it should be essential though. Not everyone is good with pain
@@damntae6540 well that’s why not everyone gets tattoos!
@@damntae6540 It’s not their job to provide it lol it’s their job to give you a tattoo and making sure the tools are safe to use
All razors are packed sterile?
My artist used a gel only at the end during the shading when it started to get rough. The one he used only works on skin thats already broken so that was interesting.
Numbing cream only for the worse areas.
I got my ribs done without it and it was the worst MF experience ever the next one I got on my ribs I had Numbing Cream.
@@wow5632 scale from 1-10 how much more helpful was the numbing cream for your second tattoo?? I want one on my sternum but I hear that is a tough spot
@@wow5632 what numbing cream did you use?
if u have a low pain tolerance just say it. Pussy’s use numbing cream
@@syd3011 of course they didn’t reply
I love people that have 3 tattoos like... "YOU GOTTA EARN THE TATTOO THROUGH THE PAIN".
Like okay relax homie I'm kind of sick of the pain after having half my body done.
I mean I’ve got my entire body covered as well and I think you need to earn it but to each there own not everyone is built for the pain some of us are stronger then other s
@@mahkaka1548 if that helps you sleep at night😭😂
@@mahkaka1548 ah shit y’all we gotta badass over here
@@UrMomsSuperRichEx yea so be careful or else
@@mahkaka1548 you gonna tattoo me with no numb cream and dirty needles?
It took me a minute to realize this was about tattoos lmao
For me, what helps a lot is actually looking at the tattoo being done, basically follow their outlines with your eyes, hyperfocus and eventually almost all the feeling dulls
Omg… I thought I was the only one who feels that way. I mean I recently used numbing cream on my latest tattoo, but my other 12 tattoos I got without the cream. And watching the needle hit enter my skin helped me with the pain..
Looking makes it worse wtf
He’ll Nah , U Gotta Watch A Movie On Your Phone Or Sumn , Quit Setting While Distracting Ya Mind By Focusing On Something Else
I'd take bactine over numbing cream, unless its a tiny tattoo. My artist used bactine on the part of my sleeve that went close to the armpit and then down by the elbow, that stuff made it much more tolerable.
Ya darth Vader used that as well... ill look into it thanks 🤣🤣
Bactine is more used for cleaning than numbing. It’s got a tiny bit of lidocaine in it. Not enough to make a real difference for a long tattoo session.
@@mindgrenade567 I disagree. Bactine allowed me to finish the last 2 hours of my 7 hour tattoo
Bactine doesn’t seem to make any difference for me
@@mindgrenade567 not true bactine is 4% lidocaine strongest on the shelf. I have prescription lidocaine topical and it's 5%. Bactine has a antiseptic so it's perfect
It was 6 hours for my half sleeve definitely felt that shit
My 20 year old self sitting through a 9 hour session for my first tattoo with no numbing cream. Wish he used some lol.
What did you get and where??
@@desiv3025 I got a vampire woman with a bloody knife in her hands and on her face, looking up at the sky. On the back of my right calf. For $200 a session and we did it all in one. Best deal ever.
Yea no shit bro I was 15 when I sat through a 5 and a half hour for my first I was fuckin barely hanging in the last 30 minutes 😂😂 to be fair the artist did warn me though of course I wasn’t gonna listen and I was drunk in sturgis sd.
@@tyleralfred8846 I need to buy another Dyna and get to Sturgis lol
Yup I got a full black and gray sleeve that took about 27 hours total and my artist used it for every session. He provided it too I didn't even know what it was until the first session. No good reason not to use it tbh
I really appreciate the passion and professionalism of most tattoo artists.
I use this numbing cream called oxys. It works so good you take it and wake up with a tattoo.
Yea or sometimes you take it and never wake up! Be careful lost a friend to those.
6 hours on the forearm was easy. 15 minutes on my ring finger was OOOOF
I love the red hair!😍
She's pretty!
@@curlyhead2177 She really is 😁
I used it as a teen to tweeze my eyebrows lol but never needed it for tattoos
Love that there was no shaming here
Worked for me , I have a thigh tattoo that took 3.5 hours. You just have to find a tattoo artist who is professional and knows how to use it
Out of the 33 times that I have been Tattooed, I have never once used numbing cream. To each their own tho 🤷🏼♀️ I’ve sat 7hrs once for the outside bottom of my leg. Not fun, but I love my ink collection
I sat in the chair for 3 hours straight once for my forearm tattoo, the pain was manageable but i recommend just trying to distract yourself. Chat up your artist if you feel inclined
From my opinion (every body is different so I don't mean to undermine you) I've done 3-4 hours on my ribs and arms before and that was okay but I did 7+hours on my foot-leg and JEEZ Id use numbing cream if I was to do a piece like that again. No amount of chatting would save me
@@alexkeightley1 yeah I’m only going to be getting my arms tattooed because I know I can handle that pain. A tattoo on the ribs or foot would put me in way to much pain.
Yessir, did my forearm for my 18th bday. No numbing cream, i wanted to feel the entire process. The whole 4 hours wasn’t bad, but when he started going into the inside of the elbow, jesus fucking christ i had to clench my jaw so hard for a good 45 minutes. Inner elbow is a no go without numbing cream for me.
If you need numbing cream then you probably shouldn’t get tattooed maybe start collecting coins or stamps instead. I’ve talked to a couple artist and they don’t like it, for a few reasons so they don’t allow people to use it, one said it weeds out the posers
Emla cream. Your Dr can prescribe it....I use it for my kids shots.( Three hours later totally numb. ) But it does wear off so maybe best to do your tattoo in two settings or if it's a xl tattoo maybe break it down more. I was told it's over the counter in Canada, but I'm unsure on that one.
Emla cream is actually available OTC. There are special considerations for use on children but, on adults it's fine.
Lol at all the tattoo gatekeepers in these comments that need to prove they are somehow better because they have a high pain tolerance or are willing to sit through some pain. They got genetically lucky and didn't earn shit.
People don't choose their pain tolerances or any diseases that cause worse pain. The point of the tattoo is the art, if you need someone stabbing you with needles to feel something, talk to a therapist.
You want to show how strong you actually are? Mature and let people get their art how they want it and how they agree to with their artist.
If you want to use numbing products and have a tattoo artist who won't, find a different artist. There are plenty of artists out there who care about the art.
I haven’t used numbing cream for any of mine. I’m down for trying it, but I’m more scared of it wearing off and me being thrown into needle pain + the soreness of being a few hours in
What numbing cream are they using??? Normal cream doesn’t last more than 5 minutes and barely numbs you at all.
My artist is against the cream because it saturates part of the skin which means there’s less room for the ink (if that makes sense) it also can have a vile aftereffect on your body, because the pain will still drain you but your body wont really react to it until after the numbing cream wears off. she has a pretty nice spray that we use if i have sessions that are over 7 or 8 hours when everything has been lined and she doesn’t need the stencil anymore. I personally don’t like using it but everyones preferences are different😊
What's the name of the spray
I have fibromyalgia and have used numbing creams for both my tattoos as I was unsure of how my body would react. My tattoos were done by different artists and neither had a problem with it. I couldn’t feel a thing whilst they was being lined but could for the shading. I think it’s up to each individual person and their artist to decide what’s right for them.
How would you say the shading pain was? I have fibro and wonder if we would be more tolerant or less.
That’s interesting my artists always asks if I shaved or if I need her to shave me and recommends that you shave once your there and she provided pasties for your nipps 😩 and she had the numbing cream and everything on hand man I love my artist she litterally takes care of every details
Nipps
Yes alot of us have it on hand. It's needed if people can't stop twitching or tensing up. We want to put a nice piece of art on you, not all clients can sit still, as good as others, you know? I'll use some on my clients if they are having a hard time. I think a small fee should be added if I'm/the artist is supplying the numbing cream.
@@auroraxxfacekilla49 ok that last part is out of pocket, you are literally just rubbing cream on a spot, it doesnt take any sort of skill or training to apply the cream. Thats like the fee to use the bathroom in spongebob, ridiculous. Not every action you take needs to have a fee. Paying for the numbing cream is one thing but charging your customer for simply putting it on them is sleazy practice
@@the0fficialmiguel870 So tattoo artist shouldn't charge people for supplying numbing cream? A tube of numbing cream is about $45.
She so gorgeous cute adorable pretty af😍
Wait I did not know you have to bring it with you lol. I’ve never had a tattoo yet but I’ve always assumed you could purchase it there?!
All shops are different. I only have a couple tattoos but the artist that used the numbing cream provided it at no extra cost. Out of 3 artists only 1 used it.
I keep a couple bottles in stock at my shop but it is still an extra amenity so i recommend my clients if they want it to get it themselves. If not no worries i keep enough on hand. I provide them with the contact details to a wholesaler for the best price. I use green caine blast too if you were wondering. Tried almost every cream i could and by far works the best. I also have contact information for a whole saler if needed just asl
@@lyfelesscadaver1713 Thank you so much for the info. I feel like a noob 😅
Who’s the first girl
No joke i just sleep when getting a tattoo
Yea after I run out of things to talk about, you just get tired sitting there and listening to the eeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I thought i was the only one
Right???? It's kinda relaxing actually 😂
My artist wakes her clients up when they sleep because she doesn't know if you are sleeping or passing out/feeling bad, going into shock or whatever. No sleeping for a tattoo, ever, in her shop. Wich is logical if you ask me 😋
Same. I have over 40 tats. There was ONE that hurt like hell so I made close attention and stopped the session and told him he’s digging into my skin. I had to come a different day and let someone else finish it. The needle should be more at a slant.
Can I use numbing cream on my tattoos after the tattoos are done because the pain is so bad?
My leg was 4 hours without numbing creme, I was watching the Real Housewives on my phone lol.
4.5 hours forearm tattoo while watching The Last Kingdom. Something about getting into the show eases the pain 😄
Numbing cream? LoL why not sing them a lullaby 🤣
could you put it on after the tattoo starts or no?
I used numbing cream for my chest piece only because I twitch so much no matter where I get a tattoo. And that part was crucial.
Did you feel any pain once the cream wore off?
@lovestory20148 yes. I domt remember how lomg the session was. But I remember that I felt it slowly wearing off towards the end of the session. But by then all he was doing was shading. I cared more about the outline
As someone who has sat 9+ hours for multiple tattoos you eventually get use to it. The pain is part of the experience. But i can see it being used if you have a sever issue like arthritus or something jn the area.
Shit if I would of known that I'd be tattoo up from head to toe jk lol
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Shouldn’t stuff like numbing cream be provided if you’re going for a tattoo
I had one artist who just keeps it with her..tbh I think it’s weird to want your clients to bring it only cause they may not know about the brands as well as the artist and they may end up bringing something that may not work at all.
I tend to not want numbing cream only cause I get worried that I won’t feel heavy damage being done to my skin.
I almost always get a chance to meet my clients and discuss the tattoo before hand. That is when, if they ask or i can tell they might need it, i bring it up. I show them the brand, tell them exactly where to get it for the cheapest, and carry bottles myself just in case. It can get prettu expensive keeping a stock so i understand why most would tell you to buy it yourself
Always talk with your artist first, which usually most people do when setting up an appointment. Or call the shop and ask! We're always eager to help answer questions. :)
I love the feeling. It’s nothing compared to the pain inside.
When I was at 18, about 16 years ago (I'm 34 now) I got a big Mxpx Pokinatcha logo on my neck, before that only had two decent tattoos on both on my arms that I did in two short sessions. But dear gawd, my neck tattoo only took an hour and half, but I nearly passed out 3 times and almost told the dude doing it to leave it unfinished and I'll still pay him the full amount. I wish i had numbing cream back than.
Numbing cream kicks ass. These people acting like its a sign of weakness or takes away from the tattoo. Personally i don't use it but i see the effects clear as day when someome does. Gives them the ability to be the best canvas possible. And keeps the skin calm for longer, win win honestly. Without it tattooing some clients would be a nightmare of the wiggles
You have to use it after line work which sucks. Its meant to be absorbed by broken skin
I've heavily tattooed. I got both my arms sleeved, a big rib piece, and big cover up done on my left leg done without using numbing cream. The arms weren't bad at all, just the ditches and getting my elbows filled in. The ribs and leg piece sucked though. So I've used numbing cream for pretty much everything else since (fully chest, other ribs, parts on my stomach, other leg pieces). Unless it's a smaller one.
I've used a few different brands of numbing cream, each with different results. My pain tolerance is not as high as it was when I was way younger. To each their own, let people enjoy their tattoo experience(s) however they see best for themselves.
Lol I have two leg sleeves and it was the easiest tattoos. Some people just have a very weak pain tolerance and others are just used to pain. Man up. If you need numbing cream you shouldn’t be getting tattooed. Respect our ancestors
@@randomoffensiveguy4945 I get that you're trying to be combative (if your name is any indication) but at the very least you could do it in an interesting way.
There's nothing new about claiming that tattoos somehow don't hurt, get a little creative with it man
@@ismellupdog he didn't say they don't hurt
@@ismellupdog if you feel like someone saying "man up" is a personal attack on you. It probably is. Just take the advice and stop whining about it
Does numbing cream work?
My artist says it changes the texture of the skin. He doesn’t recommend and asked me to not use.
it’s true. it made mine swollen and bumpy we had to stop before we even got to color. I haven’t had issues since I don’t use it anymore.
@@ihateallyall this. My tattoo artist said he didn't recommend using it just because you didn't know how your skin will react to it.
Lmao I just said this too. My pops confirmed it for me long while ago when I asked him bout it, and he’s been tattooing for over 25 years.
Your artist sounds like he used to be picked up for school on a short bus.
@@mindgrenade567 that’s sounds more like you since I don’t know shit bout tattooing most likely haven’t even picked up a tattoo machine.
Should I bring my own ink too?
Never heard of numbing cream until now. But I probably wont use it for future pieces
Don’t. Part of the process is pain, and people shouldn’t be tattooed if they don’t like pain.
@@user-pt1cz4ot1e I already have several & I like I said, I wont use them
@@user-pt1cz4ot1e in my opinion, you shouldn't shame people for using tools available to them. Numbing cream is a thing that exists to reduce pain, and should be used if people want to. By all means, don't use it is you don't want to, but don't shame others for it
@@user-pt1cz4ot1e yeah no lmao why're you trying to gatekeep tats?
@@xxasdoo9246 awe, did you just learn that word on TikTok like 70 million others? I’m not tattooing anyone that can’t handle pain. They can spend their money elsewhere. Also, “tattoos”, 🙄.
What about numbing injections first?
Have you ever heard of anaphylactic shock? You can literally die in 3 minutes after it sets in. Way too risky.
@@grishafilatof8309 what what? If you can use a numbing cream, you can use a numbing injection. Same med just a different delivery system.
Back when I got my tattoos just chill 😎 and take it.
You need to be a licensed medical professional to administer medications.
I would report them to the police
Numbing cream is sold freely😂😂 what are you on about?
So rude like chill let everyone have their limits
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Not everybody has the same pain tolerance.. and not everybody finds the pain therapeutic. I don't use numbing cream but if others do, that is their choice, just discuss it with the artist first because I have heard it can impact the texture of the skin. So kind of something your artist should know beforehand, just in case.
I’ve never used numbing cream. I LOVE the feeling of being tattooed.
Heyy that's pretty weird
I thought I was the only one that liked that.
Cap
Same, half the time I end up nodding off lol
Gotta be the most empowering feeling ever frfr
Numbing cream changes the texture of the skin and can cause issues while tattooing. I wouldn’t really recommend it as it can make my job harder as application of the ink will be more difficult to achieve.
Nah I'm good, I'll take valium instead xD
Numb27 tattoo, numbing cream is the only one I’ve used in 30 years that actually works well and doesn’t affect the skin in any negative way. It’s the one all the pro tattooers use.
So I have a funny story about getting my tattoo. The tattoo artist thought I was passing out when he first started because I didn't flinch. I didn't even know he had started and barely felt a thing through out the entire thing. The lady working in the shop as well told me after he left that she has to have him take breaks with her tattoos because he is slightly heavy handed.
where were u getting the tattoo? like what body part?
@@jbalvinmomsbiggestfan it's on my shoulder. I know it's not a place that hurts a lot but I was expecting a little bit of pain! Lol
For me personally it makes me realize uncomfortable seeing myself get tattooed and not feeling the pain like its just not right lmao
If 'numbing cream' means topical lidocaine then be aware that the effect lasts nowhere near six hours. It will have to be reapplied during the procedure.
I jst take the pain, makes it fun 😂
Agreed, it's part of the experience, especially after you've gone through a few.
As a tattoo artist I can say that numbing cream is not worth it, it changes the texture of the skin and can even lead to death, so yeah, big no no
Just use bactine
That doesn’t numb 😂
@@AuntBethanys bactine def helped on my 9 hr convention session, really takes the edge off
@@JamFlexx I’m glad it helped ya! It just doesn’t numb for long at ALL! Did they keep spraying?!
@@JamFlexx also you’re a champ for sitting 9 hrs! Lol 4.5 is about where my breaking point is! 😂
What’s that lol
the readhead is so beautiful
Readhead💀
I love the pain I’d never use numbing cream 😂
What is this?
I wish I knew about numbing cream for my rib tat lmao
It’s good to see women tattoo artist in the world full of men
“They bring that” 😂😂 what kinda service is that when you charge 1000’s for a ink drawing
also for their time and labor and the resources.
Uh advertising firms want a word with you sir.
Seriously tho, work is work and if you don't wanna pay for a luxury then *don't.*
You do know artist usually have to give a cut to the shop owner, or pay booth rental right? We don't always get all the money. It's literally a piece of art that will be with you forever.... But people sell paintings for way more then 1000s of dollars and that's okay? Don't be ignorant.
Trying to get a cohesive answer for all tattoo questions is pretty pointless. What a lot of people don’t realize is that on the whole, pretty much every artist and shop works and runs completely differently. Because there’s no tattoo “school” that you can go to (at least one that people are going to take you seriously for in the US), everyone is learning through apprenticeships, and the stipulations for said apprenticeship is different in each area. I really recommend anyone interested in the art to THOROUGHLY look around at different shops and get a feel of the artists and the shop masters around you. If the shop doesn’t smell like green soap/cleaning agent when you walk in, turn around and walk out.
Cream doesn’t last long at all, if you can’t take the pain don’t get tattooed.
Agree
Good cream does you just might have got the cheap shit
@@yourmum6669 I’ve never used them, but I know people that have. The best creams need to be used once the skin is broken, so a quick painful run over the area with the gun and apply the cream. Still doesn’t last long.
How many tats do you have ? Are you covered ?
@@peaches__ I am, and I agree with Jarvis. 🤷🏼♀️
Numbing cream is for punks, never in my 20 years of getting tats have I ever once tried numbing cream, your body releases endorphins to deal with pain just fine on its own. Getting tats don't even hurt, it's mainly just uncomfortable when they wipe the excess ink like rubbing a paper towel on slightly sun burnt skin and the next day the area will have some slight muscle soreness and it will feel like you got punched or as if you worked the area out a little too hard during gym time
Yea, you’re wrong. You state that as facts but this is your experience. My tattoos all hurt because I’m sensitive and have a low pain tolerance, never used numbing cream but would if it got offered to me. Not everybody wants the pain. Toxic.
@@michaelat.1697 like I said the shit is for PUNKS bc tattoos don't hurt, they're not painful. I was a 15 year old girl with sensitive skin conditions like psoriasis and rosacea when I started and I've gotten tats in areas that are more sensitive like my feet, ankles, lower back, ribs, behind my ear and it's uncomfortable and inconvient but no where near painful. A broken back in three places is painful. Labor for over 24 hours with zero meds with tearing from one hole to another is painful. A tattoo is uncomfortable. Million upon hundreds of millions of people have tattoos and tattoos are some of the oldest forms of art. If it was "painful" it wouldn't have been passed on for centuries and something that teens are allowed to do. Something even little old Grannys do now. People have their WHOLE bodies covered, if it was painful no one would want that. I've never actually met anyone who thinks they hurt and I know far more people with them than without them
people have different pain tolerances you cant say that for everyone quite literally the reason for tattooing is art, not just to feel pain yea thats something people like to do but its people that wanna get tattoos just for the art, pain is just something that potentially comes with it, it doesnt make you a 🐱 why feel pain if you dont have to ? like why not use it ? its made to help ✨
Idk my only tattoo didn’t feel that bad, I sat for 3 hrs and did not move a muscle cause I was afraid of her messing something up lol
theres a theory the more you get/ more time you've sat , the more the body starts t hold trauma memory and becomes more sensitive. been true in my experience.
What is the pain level after numbing cream on chest area?
If you need numbing cream or are scared of the pain of a tattoo.. don't get a tattoo 🤷♂️🤦♂️ I would suggest it for your elbow though lol
Numbing cream only works on a area that was already tattooed.
Earn your tattoo and deal with the pain.
Nah tf
What is the gauze for?
The pain is part of the experience
Some people can’t take it and getting a tattoo on a scar or something. Pain is part of the experience is an old excuse. A tattoo is a tattoo
Absolutely, the idea that tattoos are for everyone needs to go away. You can almost smell the insecurity on people that defend it. If you have a medical condition fine, but if not suck it up or don't get tattooed. They're not a necessity.
@@SuperFatAlbert lol don’t suck it up? Come on dude that’s just dumb
@@SuperFatAlbert little bitches will be little bitches 🤷♂️ same kind of people with infinity symbols on their ankles.
@@Joker-fx6mh sounds like someone that shouldn’t be getting tattooed. Maybe try one of the week long temps. 🤷🏼♀️
In my experience numbing cream only really takes the bite out of it for a few minutes and doesn't really help. Also tightens up the skin and you have a better chance of fucking up your tattoo that way. I just deal with it. I'm still in the "you gotta earn it" camp. The experience is just as important as the tattoo itself. Honestly I get tattoos BECAUSE they hurt. And I feel like it's a much better way to scratch that itch instead of hurting myself.
my depression is usually enough
Personally I will never do more than 3 hrs and will never again use numbing cream after just once doing it bc when I was done my bicep was literally ground beef 🥩
The most painful healing I have ever gone through. I couldn’t move my arm for 3 weeks from the pain. I almost went to the hospital bc it just wasn’t healing and was sooooo swollen for WEEKS.
It lets the artist be careless and wayyy too rough. Pain is a good thing and if it becomes absolutely intolerable then break up the sessions but FUQ sitting all day.
My tattoo lady said hell no to numbing cream. She said she won’t tattoo me with it being on my skin. She said it will mess up the ink in my tattoo. I enjoy the pain, but there was some spots I was worried about
id say numbing cream for short sessions. my artist starts w the small stuff on tattoos first to get the skin to get used to the impact nd as time passes, the needle barely feels like anything. whereas numbin cream, it could not feel like anything at first but there wasnt anything to prepare ur skin prior to it wearing off so the pain once its off will be sudden and striking
They don’t even hurt like that 😭
To anyone getting tattoos. Hands, SUCK. I just got my whole left hand covered and for context, I have my neck done as well and I almost fell asleep during that. I was about to cry by the end of my hand
I think it’s different for everybody cause I have the top of my hands and my fingers done and it wasn’t terrible (and I also have bony hands). Sucked, but definitely could have been worse.
Palms, feet, elbows are a no go for me and are DEFINITELY more painful.
I've had artists refuse and claim it affects how the skin takes the ink.
Sometimes it does affect how the skin takes ink, depends on the persons skin and the product really.
Numbing cream works, but it doesn't last long enough. I've only used it once.
The first woman is beautiful
My mind went somewhere else
The cream did not work for me
Thanks! I want to get a small tattoo so this information helps!
I have never seen an artist not have numbing agents.
Dr numb two hours beforehand. Wrap it then a hour before apply another layer then re wrap it. Hope more ppl see this
The first artist is an angel 🥰😏😘
OMG ITS THE MCCHIKEN GIRLL 😭😭😭
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The longest I sat in the chair was seven hours and by the end my arm was jumping on its own. I had no control over it. My tattooist said "right that's enough". Numbing cream is not the way in my eyes. Your body knows when enough is enough. A good artist also knows when it's time to schedule again. Trust a good artist more so than numbing cream.
Numbing cream has nothing to do with how good an artist is lol. For some people enough is enough would only be 5 minutes in. No one chose what pain tolerances to be born with.
Are you talking about an analgesic, pain reliever, or actual nerve number?