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Sunburn on a New Tattoo: What Happens and What to Do Now
You got sun on a fresh tattoo. Whether it was a few minutes on a hot day or a longer exposure you didn't plan for, it happened. Here's what that...
Getting a Tattoo With Sensitive Skin: What to Know and How to Prepare
Sensitive skin is not a barrier to getting tattooed. It does require more careful artist selection, more thoughtful aftercare product choices, and potentially more preparation before the session — but...
Do You Have to Shave Before a Tattoo? What to Know
You don't have to shave before a tattoo. Your artist will shave the area before starting the session, and they do it better and more safely than most clients would...
Can You Put Neosporin on a Tattoo? (No. Here's Why)
No. Neosporin is one of the worst things you can put on a healing tattoo. The logic seems sound: it's an antibiotic ointment, tattoos are open wounds, wound care involves...
How Long Does a Tattoo Peel, and What Should You Do?
The peeling itself is not the problem. What you do while it is happening determines whether the tattoo heals cleanly or ends up patchy. Here is what to expect and...
What Happens if a Scab Gets Ripped Off Your Tattoo?
What Happens if a Scab Gets Ripped Off Your Tattoo? A scab getting pulled off a healing tattoo is one of the most common accidents in aftercare, and it causes...
My Tattoo Itches So Bad I Can't Sleep: What Do I Do?
It's past midnight and you cannot sleep. Not because of anything on your mind — but because of the tattoo on your arm, leg, or back that has become a...
How to Care for a Tattoo That's Scabbed Heavily: An Emergency Guide
You're about a week into healing your new tattoo, and something doesn't look right. Instead of the light, fine peeling you were expecting, you've got thick, raised, hard crust sitting...
Why Is My Tattoo Still Oozing After 3 Days? A Guide to the Weeping Phase
A new tattoo weeps. This is normal, expected, and part of how healing works. Your body treats the tattooed area as an open wound—because that's what it is—and plasma, lymph...
Over-Moisturized Tattoo: Signs, Causes, and How to Fix It
Yes, you can over-moisturize a new tattoo. It's one of the more common mistakes in the first week, and it almost always comes down to product choice, not how often...
When Is a Tattoo Fully Healed? What the Stages Actually Look Like
Most people think their tattoo is healed when the peeling stops. It is not. What has finished is the surface: the outer layer of skin has closed over and the...
Can You Use Bactine on a New Tattoo?
Can You Use Bactine on a New Tattoo? Bactine is one of the most common household antiseptics, and it is often the first thing people reach for when they have...