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If you're getting a new tattoo, you might be wondering what the best way is to take care of it. There are a ton of dos and don'ts, so it's no wonder that you have questions. The good news is that if you properly care for it, your new ink will look fantastic once it is healed. Every tattoo and body is different, so make sure to ask your tattoo artist about their specific guidelines for aftercare. And before you head to the studio, read below to have some of your most common questions answered.
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Warnings
- Make sure you choose a clean and reputable tattoo shop. If you don’t feel comfortable, leave before you start the process.Thanks
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- Ask your tattoo artist for specific guidelines for the aftercare process. Make sure to follow them carefully. [11] X Expert Source Grant Lubbock
Tattoo Artist & Co-Owner, Red Baron Ink Expert Interview. 22 October 2019.Thanks - Eat a healthy breakfast before you head to the tattoo shop. This will help your body handle the physical and mental stress of getting a tattoo.Thanks
- Avoid alcohol the night before you get inked. You don’t want to be dehydrated.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-to-take-care-of-a-tattoo
- ↑ Grant Lubbock. Tattoo Artist & Co-Owner, Red Baron Ink. Expert Interview. 22 October 2019.
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/tattoos-and-piercings/art-20045067
- ↑ Grant Lubbock. Tattoo Artist & Co-Owner, Red Baron Ink. Expert Interview. 22 October 2019.
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/tattoos/tattoo-skin-reactions
- ↑ Grant Lubbock. Tattoo Artist & Co-Owner, Red Baron Ink. Expert Interview. 22 October 2019.
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/tattoos/tattoo-skin-reactions
- ↑ https://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-to-take-care-of-a-tattoo
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/tattoos-and-piercings/art-20045067
- ↑ https://www.kelley-ross.com/can-i-get-a-tattoo-if-i-am-on-certain-medications-or-have-certain-medication-conditions/
- ↑ Grant Lubbock. Tattoo Artist & Co-Owner, Red Baron Ink. Expert Interview. 22 October 2019.
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