Keeping it clean is the name of the game for tattoo artists, whether you’re just starting out or whether you’re already big news. In fact, if you don’t prioritise health and hygiene, not just in your shop but about your personage, you’ll probably find that people run a country mile before they let you get your dirty mitts on their bodies!
Skincare is self-care but it’s also savvy business and if your hands look rough, hard and calloused with irritated skin, it’s not a great sign to customers that all is well with you! And let’s not forget that skin conditions can be very painful indeed, making it a lot harder for you to hold that machine and do your beautiful artwork justice.
Contact dermatitis is no joke if your hands are your tools - and one of the biggest culprits when it comes to this kind of skin condition is the metal that your jewellery is made out of.
Cheap, nasty metal can cause all sorts of allergic reactions so you want something hypoallergenic that will let you express your unique sense of style without leaving you itchy, irritated and in pain.
Enter stainless steel! This magical metal is perfect for anyone with sensitive skin who needs to use their hands for work, as it’s hypoallergenic, lightweight and comfortable, while being incredibly durable. It won’t tarnish, it won’t corrode… and it won’t turn your skin green! It really can do it all!
The other added benefit, of course, is that it’s a very low-maintenance metal so you don’t have to do much in the way of upkeep, unlike silver and gold which both need a bit of TLC now and again. All you’ve got to do is give it a quick scrub with some warm soapy water whenever you remember and you’ll see your steel jewellery shining bright once more.
So, if you’ve noticed your hands giving you jip of late and you think it’s down to your choice of accessory, now’s the time to give stainless steel a chance. Check out our collection of stainless steel rings to upgrade your fashion game and give your skin a break. Enjoy!
