AFTERCARE |
Two hours after the tattoo session is over remove the hygienic foil (gauze) from the tattoo and rinse the tattoo carefully, so that the extra color can be washed away. After you remove the bandage, you will want to wash your tattoo. Use lukewarm water and mild, liquid antibacterial or antimicrobial soap. Take a nice wash away any ointment, blood and/or plasma and to completely clean the area. Do not use a washcloth or anything abrasive. If your tattoo feels slimy and slippery, you have probably been oozing plasma. Try to gently remove as much of this as possible - when the plasma dries on the skin surface, it creates scabs.
Then pat (do not rub) the area firmly with a CLEAN towel or paper towel to get it completely dry. Follow with a very light application of your choice of ointment. Do not use Neosporin. This is a wonderful product for cuts and scrapes, but not for tattoos. Some can have an allergic reaction to the Neosporin, which causes little red bumps. When the bumps go away, so does the ink, and you end up with a polka-dotted tattoo. Unless you don’t use the ointment regularly and properly, a crust will appear on your tattoo, and it can also fade away faster and easier!
Bathing, Showering, Hot Tubs, and Swimming
Submerging your tattoo in a bath or hot tub can cause serious damage, so you'll want to avoid those for 2-3 weeks, but showering is perfectly fine and useful. If you get soap or shampoo on your tattoo, just remove it quickly with water. You should be avoiding Hot Tubs, and Swimming for at least 3 weeks.
Scabbing and Peeling
After a few days, you will notice some peeling and possibly a little scabbing. It's normal and there is no need to panic.
DO NOT itch your tattoo! That could make serious damages.
The advice here is, don't pick, and don't scratch! If the skin itches, slap it. If it is peeling, put lotion on it. And if it is scabbing, just leave it alone. Your tattoo is almost healed, and now is not the time to ruin it!
Tattoos Vs Parents Advice
Prejudice is based on a lack of proper information. Your parents may be very surprised that tattoo and piercing studios, these days, are cleaner than your average doctor's office. They may not realize that most artists are trained extensively on safe handling and disposal of equipment, or that everything is meticulously sterilized. And they're probably never going to know these things without your help. Do research on the procedure you're wanting done.
Tattoo Styles and Trends
Nowadays, people are getting tattooed every day. There are lots of tattoo designs, tattoo magazines where enthusiasts could choose their first tattoo, lots of Tv shows talking about tattoos etc etc. Seems like we are living in a modern society where unique body expression is not just a trend but it's also accepted as a personal sign. What Tattoo Style Do U Like?
Tattoo Cover Up Advice
Hey guys! Today we are going to talk about tattoo cover ups. How was your first experience with tattoos? Do you like your tattoo? Have any of you guys tried to remove some old tattoos? Many people changes their minds after getting a tattoo. People change their minds about tattoos all the time. A change in taste, a change in relationship, a hasty trip to an untalented artist - all of these are examples of reasons people no longer want their tattoo. To cover or not? What would be the right design?
Tattoos & Tanning
After your tattoo is healed, from now on, you will always want to protect it from the sun's ultraviolet rays. These can fade and damage a brilliant tattoo very fast. Tanning isn't really good for your skin anyway, but it's even harder on your tattoos. Ultraviolet rays, while adding a nice bronze tone to your skin, drain the life out of a tattoo. The more you tan, the more the ink fades.
Preparing for a Tattoo Session?
So you're getting a tattoo? Make sure you're prepared before your appointment. "I believe any good idea can be represented in some way on skin in a manner that looks beautiful and fits the body well."
How to Choose my Tattoo Artist?
Not enough people take the time to research the artist that is right for them. There are so many amazing artists, so you don't have to go with the first artist you come across. Nowadays most artists have online portfolios you can look at, but the best research is the tat work you see in reality. Seeing a tattoo in real life is the best example of what your tattoo artist may be capable of.
Inner Lip Tattoo - Care and Health Awareness
Inner lip tattoo is probably a new trend out there. People are getting their lips tattooed at growing rate. Funny, cool designs can be seen, especially on the inside of the bottom lip and more rarely on the inside of the upper lip. In most cases, a lip tattoo is going to be one, short word or a few numbers, or a small image tattooed on the inside of the lip.
Tattoos and Pain - How Much Do They Really Hurt?
Probably the most popular question when it comes tattooing - Is it painful? Lots of people avoid getting tattooed because of the pain. Some are getting used to it, some are trying to find some anesthetics to prevent the pain, especially on long sitting sessions. But however, there is no a correct answer for this question.
Tattoos and Sun Expose
It's well know that most of the people love sunbathing. Some people can even sleep on the beach during the day. In the summer, people with tattoos need extra protection from UV rays so their skin doesn’t burn or camouflage skin cancer. The sun can cause tattoos to fade and, worse yet, the colors can be a hindrance to screening for cancer.
Covering A Stretch mark With A Tattoo
Stretch marks can appear on your stomach due to several causes, Weight gain, diseases (such as Cushing's) and pregnancy can all contribute to stretch marks on your torso. If you have stretch marks on your stomach and are not happy with your appearance, getting a tattoo may be the answer to cover up the stretch marks and boost your confidence in your self image.