While the area you’re getting a tattoo on does need to be shaved before you’re tattoed, the tattoo artist will need to do it themselves. Even if you shave right before you go in and your body is hairless, your artist will still run a razor over your skin to check for any missed hairs. Hair can cause the linework to be uneven, but more… Read More »Do You Need to Shave Before a Tattoo?
Foot tattoos on all areas of the foot are known for fading fast. Foot tattoos fade quickly because they’re constantly rubbing against socks and shoes and they get sweaty easily. Ankle tattoos especially fade quickly because they’re on a joint that moves frequently. Just like tattoos on knees and elbows aren’t recommended because that area of the body is constantly moving and rubbing, your ankle… Read More »Do Ankle Tattoos Fade Fast? What You Should Know
What you can do while getting your tattoo is obviously dependent on where you’re getting your tattoo (this changes your position and what part of your body will need to remain completely still). It’s also dependent on what your artist is okay with. Some artists might find it distracting if you’re on the phone talking to someone or if your handheld game is making noise.… Read More »What To Do While Getting a Tattoo
The most important thing to do before getting a tattoo – especially a large one that will take a while – is to eat a decent meal. If you don’t eat before your tattoo session, you risk passing out during or after getting tattooed. Protein, such as bacon and eggs, are ideal before a tattoo session because it will help keep your blood sugar levels… Read More »How to Prepare For a Long Tattoo Session
If you have an old tattoo that suddenly raised up and itches, don’t worry! This is completely natural and not dangerous. Many people jump to conclusions and assume they have an allergy to the ink, however any ink allergy would likely have appeared earlier during the healing phase. The reason a healed tattoo can suddenly become raised and itchy is due to the ink particles… Read More »Why Do Old Tattoos Raise and Itch?
It is possible to get a tattoo on the bottom of your foot, but most tattoo artists advise against it. In fact, some artists believe in this so strongly, they won’t tattoo the soles of feet at all. There’s two reasons for this: 1) Unless you’re able to stay completely off of it, most of them will heal terribly and even have a higher chance… Read More »Can You Get a Tattoo On The Sole of Your Foot?
During our waking time, we can consciously keep ourselves from scratching. But our tattoos may be so itchy we actually scratch in our sleep. The easiest and fastest way to prevent yourself from scratching in your sleep is to cover your tattoo. Depending on the location of the tattoo, you can either cover it with clothes or wrap it at night. If you choose to… Read More »How to Prevent Yourself From Scratching Your Tattoo In Your Sleep
Healing tattoos should avoid contact with clothing – especially tight fitting clothing. Rubbing against the tattoo will constantly reopen the micro puncture wounds and delay the healing process. It will also introduce all of the bacteria that’s on the clothes into the open wounds, which can lead to infection. Healing tattoos secrete lymph to protect the tattoo and heal. This lymph can be sticky and… Read More »What Clothes to Avoid Wearing After Getting a Tattoo
You can expect your new tattoo to be shiny for around 2-8 weeks. Looking shiny after being inked is completely natural. Your skin is shiny because the tattoo process breaks off all of your old skin and the new skin underneath is still fresh and shiny. Some artists amusingly refer to this shine as “onion skin” because the top layer fell off to show the… Read More »How Long Will Your Tattoo Be Shiny? Causes and Solutions
If you want a low maintenance tattoo that doesn’t require frequent touch ups, you’ll want to make sure to get a color and style that is long lasting. If you count them as colors, black and grey tattoos last the longest by far. You’ll want to stay away from any soft pastel colors such as pink, yellow, light blue, and light green. Darker colors such… Read More »Which Tattoo Colors Last the Longest?
