How Long to Wait Before Getting a Tattoo Touch Up?

A tattoo is an open wound that should be treated in the same way that you would treat a cut or a burn. The aftercare process of a tattoo is just as important as the actual inking procedure. Many tattoos may need touching up if you notice that there are some imperfections. This could be … Read more

How Often Do Tattoos Need to Be Touched Up?

Your tattoo is a permanent fixture on your body so you want it to look great at all times. The best way to make sure that this happens is to look after it, especially when it’s new. Aftercare is a big part of the tattoo process and if you don’t get this right, it could … Read more

How Much Should a Tattoo Touch Up Cost?

You always want your tattoo to look as good as new, especially as it’s a permanent fixture on your body. If you look after it properly with good aftercare as soon as it’s finished, this is a great start. Aftercare is an important part of the healing process for your tattoo. If you don’t get … Read more

How and When to Shave Over a New Tattoo

Should you shave over a brand new tattoo before the area has had the chance to fully heal? The short answer is no. A tattoo is an open wound, just like any other cut and you don’t want to damage it further or cause any infection by shaving.  The skin should be left to heal … Read more

How Long After a Foot Tattoo Before I Can Wear Socks?

A foot tattoo can look great, especially when wearing open sandals in the summertime. Just imagine showing off your beautiful foot tattoo on the beach in the sunshine. It’s also a good tattoo placement for those who want to cover their tattoo for work or school as you can hide it under socks and shoes.  … Read more

When Can I Shave Over My Tattoo?

Getting a tattoo is an exciting time and you should be prepared for your tattoo appointment. When you’re going for your tattoo it’s advised that you shave the area. This applies to areas that are known to be hairy, such as your legs or chest, if you’re a man. If you don’t shave, the tattoo … Read more

Why Is Saran Wrap Put on New Tattoos?

When thinking of getting a tattoo, you just think of the design process and the actual inking procedure. However, there’s a lot more to it than that. A tattoo is an open wound that needs to be protected and cared for. New tattoos need to be looked after while they heal and this process can … Read more

How Long Should a Tattoo Hurt and Be Sore For?

Having a tattoo can be a painful procedure and this pain can, and probably will continue for a few days after it’s completed. A tattoo is an open wound and should be treated as such. It should be looked after correctly with the right aftercare and this will help to ease any pain or discomfort … Read more

Can You Use Alcohol Wipes on a Tattoo?

There’s nothing better than a fully healed tattoo to show off to your friends and family. The colors will be vibrant and the lines strong, with shading in all the right places.  However, this could change if it’s not looked after in the right way and you could end up with a design with dull … Read more

Granulomas and Tattoos: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

When you’re thinking about getting a tattoo the main things that you think about is the pain of the tattoo, where it should be placed on your body, and getting the perfect design. You don’t ever think that your tattoo may be the cause of any health issues or illnesses that you’ve never heard of … Read more