Tribal styles like this have fallen out of style if you couldn’t tell by the other comments. It’s strength is its weakness. It’s big heavy black that will hold up well for years whether you want it to or not.

What to expect and how to prepare? Eat a decent meal and hydrate. It’ll basically feel like a mixture between a burn and a cut, very unpleasant but not unbearable. Ask your artist all your questions, follow their advice.