AFTER CARE

A tattoo just done by an Artist is in half way to its final healed view, as it was Artist's job to deliver his best to make clients imagination into an inked Art on one's body. It is very much necessary to listen and follow all the aftercare instructions as described by the artist. To make sure it heals properly just you have to follow the instructions as described by the respective studio which are as below in our case:

DOs
1. Listen to your Tattoo Artist.
2. Leave the covering on the area for 2 hours.
3. Remove the covering & Gently wash the Tattoo as described.
4. Just Pat the tattoo dry with a light, soft towel and be sure not to rub it & Tattoo should be left uncovered for 20 minutes.
5. Apply a non-scented, water-based anti-bacterial ointment. It's very important that you don't apply too much ointment, or else you'll suffocate the tattoo and encourage the growth of bacteria.
6. Continue to wash and moisturize your tattoo thrice a day until the scab is gone.

DON'Ts
1. Avoid scratching & touching the tattooed area and don't pick at any scabs that may form.
2. Avoid soaking, swimming and baths until the tattoo is fully healed.
3. Do not expose your new tattoo to direct sunlight until it's fully healed.
4. Avoid tight-fitting clothes or the clothes that might stick to the healing tattoo.
5. Avoid working out.
6. Avoid Dust & do keep hygiene.

Tattoos usually take about 2 weeks to heal. Even after it's fully healed, wear a sunscreen with a minimum sun protection factor (SPF) of 30. This not only protects your skin, but can help keep the tattoo from fading.

Things That Can Ruin Your Tattoo If You're Not Careful:

Not Following The Artist's Instructions

Each artist will likely suggest a different method for healing based on their machines, inks, and needles, according to the professionals on InkMaine.com. Plus, he or she likely (hopefully) has years of experience, so they have tried and tested healing methods that likely work very well.

Picking Or Peeling Your Scabs

What is difficult, however, is resisting the urge to pick and peel the scabby, flakey skin that is part of the tattoo healing process. As noted by the experts on TattooColumbia.com, "Do not under any circumstances, pick or 'help' these flakes come off. Doing so will result in the loss of line and color in your tattoo, as well as cause scarring. And yes, we can tell when someone has picked at their tattoo." Definitely not worth it.. you're likely to get itchy, scabby skin during the healing process. Whatever you do, resist the urge to pick or peel, as it can really mess up the color and lines of your tattoo. You want those scabs to stay on as long as possible, even if it means resisting that itching feeling for weeks. After six weeks, that lighter layer of skin will finally shed away and the final colors of your tattoo will shine.

Touching It Too Often

Your hands are dirty, dirty, dirty, so you should resist touching your new tattoo at all costs. As the experts on TattooColumbia.com suggested, "Never ever touch your tattoo with dirty hands, fingernails, clothing, shoes, etc. This is the number one reason why infections occur." And that is the number one thing to avoid.

I know, it's tempting to show off your tattoo. But when you do, people are likely to reach in to touch it. Remember they, like you, have dirty, dirty, dirty hands. So take a photo instead, and show that off until the tattoo is healed.