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 😂
@@BethanySchmidtEsthetics 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!
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
@@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
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.
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..
@@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
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
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
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
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.
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 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😊
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.
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 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.
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.
I asked my tattoo Artist for using numbing cream for my first tattoo he said that's not how it works like what i even asked my friend who has more tattoos and she said her tattoo artist used it
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. :)
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.
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
@@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”, 🙄.
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'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
I have gotten 5 tattoos so far without the numbing cream the latest one made me cry..im about to get all my inner arm done and i asked if he can use it when we do...im not ashamed at all
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.
Just got zues on my chest sat 8hours straight no numbing cream wasnt bad until the last 45 minutes, going in with the white and finishing touches after already being tender gets to ya 😂
it’s only good for small 10 min max tattoos. I got a piece of my back done, she could only do the outline and shading because my skin was swelling and bumpy, and it’s never been like that. we did color two weeks later without the numbing gel and we had no problems. it was Hush brand which is rather high quality. don’t use it for big pieces. I also noticed it wearing off and felt in pain twice as bad it only worked for the first 10 minutes
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
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
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
Ive never used numbing cream. I have a very high pain tolerance my first tattoo was my right pec chest piece and i was fine. The only tattoos that really bothered me was the sides of my hand and inbetween the knuckles
Okay it's a great informational video but when the second person was talking I couldn't stop looking at the person that's getting tattoed, there hand tho.
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.
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.
Look the pain is your badge for getting it. That’s how you know it’s meaningful. If you sacrifice for something you appreciate it more. So skip the cream and take your time all the pain in the world goes away in time.
I say use it only in the worst areas I got a decent amount of ink and never have used it but I got an outline done on my chest/clavicle area and for me I'm very tender even on my pectoral area and I was unable to get the shading and fill in done it was so bad I couldn't do more then 5 10 min and I've been wanting to get it finished its probably 3 4 hours tops of work maybe less and I'd love to get it done I just didn't know if there was a cream that would work well enough long enough because it's freaking bad my ribs were nowhere near as bad I'm super sensitive there I was a boxer 13 years a mechanic for years I'm used to pain and getting busted up but idk what it is it was extreme pain on my chest the entire area even getting just pinched there I'm very sensitive.
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.
Immature people do act like children sometimes. Real artists are in it for the art and the shared art experience, not inflicting pain. It's kind of like the whole "macho" mentality, just as stupid.
My tattoo got all fucked up because of numbing cream. After a super long session it's always nice having a tattoo get ruined by finding out you're allergic to benzicane which is in every single numbing cream.
I heard its not the best to use it cause it takes more effort since its sort of like a layer that gets into your skin where the ink is supposed to go, i was told this by my tattoo artist
