First the tattooist (from Tikitiu in Paris, France) draws a placement spot
Sorry out of order but this is the end result
The tattoo is covered in vaseline, clingfilm (which can be removed after two hours)The hygiene standards of this particular tattooist were incredibly high. He changed his gloves every time something else was touched and all needles were from unopened packages.
When he started to tattoo me all I felt was a slight scratch and then I started to doze off - he thought I had fainted and came round to see if I was okay! I actually fell asleep. I am so please with the result that I am going to visit them in Paris - they specialise in their own culture's (French Polynesian) tattoos. The tattoo I chose is the symbol for a turtle and means hope, peace, someone who is not afraid to stick their neck out but also likes to withdraw into their shell from time to time. Very apt. I also chose it to be just above my right ankle so it is very earthed.
