Tattoo care tips?

Apr 15, 2013

Tiffany P.

I'm going to get a tattoo and I would love to here everything you girls know! I would love some tips before and after the tattoo. So whatever you know let me know. 😋

Apr 15, 2013

Sarah J.

When I went to get mine about 5months ago, I went to club tattoo in mesa arizona, they told me to use Aquaphor, its in the baby section of walmart aand target. The best thing I have ever used, especially when it gets itchy, it makes it feel so much better and mosturizes it super good! (: and plus after your tatts healed works really good on any dry areas like elbows and feet (: hope that helps. (:

Apr 15, 2013

Tiffany P.

Thank you! Any more tips? How long should I keep it covered?? Should I take any pain pills before I get it done? Lol.

Apr 15, 2013

Hali H.

You should only keep it covered if its bleeding rly bad. I have a 7 hr back peice and mine was never covered. air helps them heal just like a sore. my tattoo artist has also told me that unscented lotion is best on it. you shouldn't use anything that has a Vaseline feel to it because it can pull out your ink. I use a&d at night just to keep it from itching while I sleep but that's against his advise. tattoo artists have different opinions on what to put on them and what not to though.

Apr 15, 2013

Hali H.

And if you have any pain tolerance you shouldn't need a pain pill. thats all part of the tattoo experience to feel it.

Apr 15, 2013

Sarah J.

Well hun, the tattoo artist will tell you, mine that I got I had to keep it covered for an hour then take it off, and wash with mild soap and put the aquaphor on, they will tell you everything you need to know. Most important thing is, it will really itch but don't scratch cause it'll rip the ink right out of your skin. When it starts to scab and itch, put the aquaphor on it'll stop the itching. They advise not to take any pain killers like ibuprofen and aspirin cause it thins the blood and you'll bleed a lot more! haha no worried you'll be good. Its really about where your gettin tatted, I got mine on my right shoulder on my back. What and where are you thinkin about getting? Most important though is ask questions and listen to whatever they tell you on aftercare, because they all use different ink and such. As far as pain goes, be careful where your getting it, I know the top of the foot and hips are quite sensitive believe me quite painful there.

Apr 15, 2013

Tiffany P.

I'm getting on the inside of my ankle. :) thanks for all your help. Anymore helpful things? :)

Apr 15, 2013

Diana R.

The best thing you can do is just let air dry and wash it while showering, don't put anything on it except unscented lotion after a day. Let the ink sink in  first.

Apr 15, 2013

Diana R.

And no animals around while its healinf, like cats and dogs, cuz of the hair.

Apr 15, 2013

Sarah J.

Ahhh, maybe be a lil painful, no I think you should be good, just remember when that needle hits your skin, BREATHE! haha cause when I got mine I forgot I was holding my breath and I felt really faint, like I was going to pass out, sometimes whenn that happens you need a bit of sugar, they gave me a jolly rancher it helped cause the sugar gets you goin (: I think thats all! good luck girl, trust me after this one you'll want a bunch more. As far as pain goes it sort of feels like a cat scratch, have you ever been scratched by a cat? well if you have you know after they scratch you it kinda burns? thats what it felt like to me, then after its all done it kinda feels like a sunburn not too bad, just remember to breathe! haha goodluck love. (: what are you getting?

Apr 15, 2013

Tiffani H.

If you go out in the sun once it's healed, USE SUNSCREEN. I know people that spend a hundred dollars on a tattoo, start tanning again once it heals, and after having it for a year it looks like a three year old tattoo *shakes head*

Apr 15, 2013

Tiffany P.

I might also get an eagle Silhouette next to it because of a story he told to everyone.

Apr 15, 2013

Sarah J.

Awww<3 I know how you feel my dadd passed away when I was 12, of cancer. the tattoo I got was for my big brother who died in 2011<3 you will love it and be proud of it every day! good luck love, sorry to hear about your dad. its hard losing a parent.

Apr 15, 2013

Sarah J.

@tiffany I followed you on instagram (: my instagram is jerradswiifey (:

Apr 15, 2013

Paige C.

Got mine on my ribs, hurt big time! 2 and a half hours later, my mind had had enough and my body had had enough...having said got my tattoo in one of the worst places and it's pretty big. My advice: use the antiseptic lotion heaps :) always make sure that it doesn't try out.

Apr 15, 2013

Paige C.

*dry

Apr 15, 2013

Susie S.

A&E ointment works well. Its pretty cheap and heals mine pretty fast.

Apr 15, 2013

Tiffany P.

@sarah I followed you back! :)

Apr 15, 2013

Tiffany P.

Thanks girls for all the help! :)

Apr 15, 2013

Alice B.

I don't have tattoos I'm only 13 but rub alcohol on it after to keep it clean and then Vaseline it helps with pain.

Apr 16, 2013

Hali H.

I agree with Amanda n. completely.

Apr 16, 2013

Tiffany P.

Thanks! I wasn't going to do what she said... lol. That is scary Ill be sure to eat! I always pass out with shots but its only for a few seconds. :P I was wondering what kind of cream is the best I looked at one previously reccomended but its also $16 which is pricy to me! haha but my tattoo guy us pretty cheap but GOOD! lol. Also what are soaps you would reccomend I couldnt find unscented ones when I went to walgreens today so bands would be great! :)