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Do’s and dont’s after getting a new tattoo
June 6, 2008 by , under Tattoo Care and Safety.
- Never hop right in the shower when you first get home with your new tattoo.
- Keep it dry for the first few days, but also clean it every few hours.
- Make sure your hands are clean before you touch tattoo to avoid infection.
- Use a tube of A&D ointment which can be purchase at your local drugstore.
It will keep your tattoo clean and shiny and should be used for the first few days. - Once the ointment starts to dry on the tattoo, wipe the old application off and apply some more. Don’t rub it too hard, or you could damage the healing process.
- Avoid using soap on your tattoos for the first few days.
- After 5 – 6 days, you can quit using the ointment and use an unscented body lotion instead. Avoid body lotions that have scents, as they can easily irritate the tender skin that resides under your tattoo.
- After you have used the lotion for a few days, you can stop using it.
- Most tattoos, after they have healed, tend to leave a scab in some areas. If your tattoo has a scab, you should be careful when you try to pick it or you might end up damaging your design. The best thing to do is you have a scab is to leave it alone or put an A&D ointment if it itches.
- Expose your healing skin to air as much as possible but avoid too much exposure to the sun.
- Avoid getting a lot of water on your new tattoo like swimming or indulging in a hot tub. Shower is okay
Basically, its the same as how you would care for a skin wound. If you had your tattoo done at a reputable tattoo parlor, the artist will surely provide you with complete instructions on how to take care of it. Make sure you carefully follow everything so as not to ruin your precious tat.
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Choosing your tattoo parlor
June 3, 2008 by , under Tattoo Care and Safety.
CHOOSING YOUR TATTOO PARLOR
Choosing your tattoo parlor is a crucial step as it can make or break your tattoo. There are thousands of tattoo parlors out there and you need to qualify which one would be best for you before jumping into a decision. This is a task that should be dealt with careful consideration and not just at the spur of the moment as the success of your tattoo relies a lot on the studio that you choose.
Here are the important points to look in choosing your tattoo parlor.
The first thing that you should check when choosing your tattoo parlor is how cleanliness and sanitation is observed in their area. You should see if they have clean studio and clean equipment and how well they maintain it. Health is a major concern when getting a tattoo as infections can arise when unsanitary equipment are used.
Make sure that the tattoo artist is licensed and professional. They should be friendly and warm. Don’t go for the ones who act as pushy salesman who are into convincing you to go for the expensive ones if you only want a smaller design. These kind of tattoo artists are usually not after your best interest, they are only after your money. Make sure you deal with a skilled artist, you can see this by how they talk and how knowledgeable he is about the subject. You can also ask them to show you their previous works, if possible photos of tattoos they did on other people. When you know that you are dealing with a skilled tattoo artist, this will make you more comfortable and will lessen your qualms during the actual procedure.
Finding out how long the parlor has been in the business can also tell you how much business they receive and what their reputations are. If a parlor has been there for the longest time, this is definitely a positive indication that they have quality standards. It is best to take your time in choosing your tattoo parlor, compare notes and see what each one has to offer. Don’t rush your decision, weigh you options and then decide. With tattoo being a permanent work of art embedded in your skin , it is always best to go with the tattoo parlor that you will feel you will be most comfortable at.
