Being ahead of the game in opening your own tattoo parlor includes having all tattoo supplies and parlor supplies already bought and ready to go. Here you will find tips to help you along your career path.
You will need not only supplies for tattoo itself but the parlor furnishings and other accessories to get the business up and running full blast.
Decorations for the waiting areas as well as comfortable seating for customers waiting and chairs for the tattoo areas themselves. Also needed are tattoo equipment, office furnishings and equipment, a computer and fax with copy machine, cash register and counters with cabinets for all the supplies to be held in style and convenience.
You will find a guide to all regulations and rules regarding the opening of a tattoo parlor within your local county government at the department of health. You will have to be sure to have everything up to code before you will be allowed to open your business. The inspector will make a quick visit to check out all regulations are being upheld.
New talent being hired for your business should all receive a complete contract with their responsible items and the parlors responsible items listed to ensure no misunderstandings occur.
A flash room is also needed somewhere easily located for customers to view different art and design layouts to make their decisions on which suits them best. They should be able to move freely around without any obstacles.
Besides the simple tattoo supplies like guns, flash art and racks to hold them in you will need different size needles, variations of ink colors and some special inks for the more daring customers. You should also keep antibacterial ointment at each work station along with materials for bandaging, soap, gloves and towels for drying off the areas as well as a sterilizer machine or several.