You’ll need to wait until the original bandage comes off before jumping in the shower.Minimize how wet your tattoo gets until it’s completely healed. Too much water and too much sunlight is no good for your new tattoo. Next, a few words of caution about water and sunlight.
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Scratching can also cause the skin to flake and color to peel away. The tattooed area will form scabs while healing, and any picking at them can cause open wounds and opportunity for infection.
No matter how much the skin itches, you should not scratch it while your tattoo heals. Stay far away from petroleum based products as they are known to cause the ink to fade over time. Continue this process for up to 3 weeks, or until your tattoo is completely finished peeling and healing. Moisturizer at least 2-3 times throughout the day. Even if the skin doesn’t feel dry, apply a Your new tattoo will probably start to itch or feel dry while it’s healing. Twice a day, every day. It’s also super important to keep your linens clean for 2 weeks afterwards until the tattoo is well-healed. This is normal and nothing to be concerned about!ĭuring the following 2-3 weeks, you should continue to wash your tattoo with warm water and mild soap While it is best to keep the tattoo uncovered, if that is not an option, you want to be sure to wear loose-fitting clothes so nothing causes irritation on the fresh tattoo.Įxpect to see some oozing of the excess ink as well as some clear plasma during the first couple of days. Ideally, you want to keep your tattoo uncovered now as much as possible, since it will start forming scabs during the early healing stage. At this point, it’s not necessary to wrap or bandage the tattoo, but since there are differing opinions on exactly how long to keep it wrapped, your best bet is to follow the advice of your own artist.Let the tattoo air dry again after applying your moisturizer to allow the skin to fully absorb the product. Once it’s thoroughly washed and sufficiently air-dried, apply a thin layer of moisturizer over your dry tattoo. NO washcloths, bath towels, bath sponges or loofahs. Use CLEAN HANDS only to wash your tattoo.Choose a product without any abrasive ingredients.
Once the bandages are removed, gently wash the entire area with warm water and soap.Most tattoo artists will advise that bandages can be removed after about 2-3 hrs minimum, but should not be left on longer than 6 hrs.The time and attention you give it during the initial healing will not only prevent your skin from any permanent damage, but it will also Be sure to follow any specific instructions given by your tattoo artist. Most after-care instructions are generic, but there may be some specific details for your design. It probably goes without saying that any care you give to your tattoo must be done in VERY clean, sanitary surroundings to avoid any infection or complications, especially immediately after in the early Read on for some simple, straight talk to keep your tattoo looking like new, for life. No worries, we’ve got you covered Before. Interested in learning about the profession? Check out /r/TattooApprentice and our Apprenticeship FAQ.If you are considering getting a tattoo, or you’ve already gone down the road and gotten inked, you’ll want to insure your new tattoo is properly cared for-for the long haul. Here's a helpful and informative Beginner's Guide, courtesy of /u/zzz0mbiez! Comments and/or posts may be removed at moderator discretion. Please do not reach out to moderators privately via DM or chat. If you see any posts or comments that break any of these rules, please utilize the report or modmail functions and let us know. Please don't ask about pricing - it varies so wildly between regions and artists that we simply can't give you a helpful answer. We ask that you post a maximum of once per day, excessive posts will lead to removal.
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