Archive for the 'Tattoo Care' Category
Often tattoo-care instructions vary from artist to artist. However, the bottom line is that if your tattoo is done correctly, very minimal aftercare is needed. Most aftercare instructions are designed to speed up the healing process.
February 7th, 2008 | Posted in Tattoo Care | No Comments
You’d been thinking about getting a tattoo for a long time, and now that you’ve taken the plunge you’re excited about what you’re seeing. You know that the pain you went through getting the tattoo was nothing now that you see the results. Don’t make the mistake, though, of thinking your job is complete. Without the proper care, your beautiful new tattoo can end up being your worst nightmare.
January 30th, 2008 | Posted in Tattoo Care | No Comments
Once you have your new tattoo it is important that you provide it with the proper aftercare. Although your artist should provide you with an aftercare sheet the actual responsibility for preventing infection and worse rests firmly on your shoulders. Here are some of the cardinal sins of tattoo aftercare which should be avoided at all costs to prevent your tattoo experience turning into a potential nightmare.
January 23rd, 2008 | Posted in Tattoo Care | No Comments
It is difficult to answer the question do tattoos hurt simply because everyone has a different tolerance for pain but I will try to shed a little light on the subject. Setting aside the issue if pain tolerance their are different areas of the body where the pain of getting a tattoo can be a little more intense than other areas of the body. In general the more fleshy the area the less the pain will be for you.
December 26th, 2007 | Posted in Tattoo Care | No Comments
Imagine going from bed, to shower, to work, and right to the club without ever having to stop to check your makeup or fix smudged eyeliner. It’s absolutely possible and here is how.
December 22nd, 2007 | Posted in Tattoo Care | No Comments
Puerto Rico is a great place for spring break, corporate conferences gone wild and too many more sorts of potentially crazy getaways to name. One thing that’s fun to contemplate while blitzed on the world’s most endless supply of cheap, premium rum, is getting a tattoo. There are a perhaps a million reasons why this can be a bad idea, so let’s cover just a few of the top ones.
December 18th, 2007 | Posted in Tattoo Care | No Comments
This week there was an article in the paper stating that the FDA is now going to get involved with regulating tattoo ink health concerns. The usual concerns still exist, of course, the blood related issues such as HIV,hepatitis B and C, as well as bacterial contaminants, transmitted through dirty needles.
December 11th, 2007 | Posted in Tattoo Care | No Comments
Learn all you need to know about the importance of tattoo aftercare and how it can effect you. When it comes to tattoo care, the most important thing to think about is the period directly following the day on which you get a new (or your first!) tat.
November 28th, 2007 | Posted in Tattoo Care | No Comments
What are the risks of contracting MRSA during a tattoo or permanent makeup procedure? Information here gathered from the CDC and others sources will help you find out.
November 28th, 2007 | Posted in Tattoo Care | No Comments
Tattoo aftercare is significant to prevent any type of infection and to protect it’s vibrant colors from getting damage.
November 21st, 2007 | Posted in Tattoo Care | No Comments
Tattoo aftercare is an important part of the tattooing process. If this step fails to be properly followed, all of the artist’s hard work will have been for not. 8 out of 10 touch-ups are caused by the improper care the tattoo has received once home. From the time you step out of the tattoo shop, it becomes your sole responsibility in the way your new badge of honor looks after it heals.
October 31st, 2007 | Posted in Tattoo Care | No Comments
Tattoo designs are very popular, but if a tattoo is not done safely, you are at risk of getting an infectious disease. This will not only ruin your health, but also your tattoo design. It is very important to be well informed about these health risks. This article shows you how to avoid them.
October 26th, 2007 | Posted in Tattoo Care | No Comments
This day and age, more and more people decide to take the permanent tattoos, leaving their mark on the choice of their skin. If the tattoo is applied by an artist, the risk is minimal. As it is sad that, however, many people who get tattoos eventually go to the studios that use unsanitary equipment resulting from infections or other serious problems.
October 18th, 2007 | Posted in Tattoo Care | No Comments
The process involves needles tattoo that move at great speed to penetrate the layers of the skin. The needles break in the skin, and to inject ink points in the third layer, creating the image of the tattoo design in the skin. Whenever you get a tattoo, common sense and a bit of security are always the most important.
October 18th, 2007 | Posted in Tattoo Care | No Comments
What people think about when they think about having a Tattoo done. The pros and cons, and the different ways of thinking about it. Tattoos are different things to different people and no two reasons are the same.
October 17th, 2007 | Posted in Tattoo Care | No Comments
Ok, so you have a tattoo that you want some work done on. Maybe you have tattoo that you wish you never got such as a name of a lover or perhaps something you thought was great a few years ago but you hate now. Or perhaps it’s not so drastic. You just want to touch up a faded tattoo or want to redesign it into something else.
October 16th, 2007 | Posted in Tattoo Care | No Comments
When you get a tattoo, you want to keep it looking good, so be sure to take a look at a few of these tattoo care tips! Your tattoo artist will probably give you a sheet of aftercare instructions, but there are a few things you should keep in mind.
October 5th, 2007 | Posted in Tattoo Care | 1 Comment
Do try to keep things simple, as a small tattoo or one that can be easily hidden. For example a small tattoo design for the whole back will be too big for a foot. They are also perfect for people who have never had a tattoo before or those who want a small tattoo.
September 24th, 2007 | Posted in Tattoo Care | No Comments
Regardless of whether your new body art is an arm, back, or foot tattoo you’ll want to follow the same tattoo care guidelines as outlined below.
September 13th, 2007 | Posted in Tattoo Care, Foot Tattoos | No Comments
Tattoos have been around for thousands of years and are more popular today than at any time in recorded history. Some studies show that around 35 percent of Americans aged 18-30 have them. To most people tattoos represent a form of self expression and they view them as some sort of statement of their individuality.
September 1st, 2007 | Posted in Tattoo Care, Tattoo Artist | No Comments
It all can be occurred because of using no sterilized needles or the tattooing machine. Decorating with you with a tattoo can sometimes get risky due to the unspecialized or inexperienced practitioners.
August 29th, 2007 | Posted in Tattoo Care | No Comments
All too often, people throw away items that if they only know what was wrong with them, they could possibly get fixed without having to buy a replacement. Several thousand dollars worth of merchandise don’t have to end up in the dumps and landfills around the country.
August 24th, 2007 | Posted in Tattoo Care | No Comments
You’ve got past those first days of serious Tattoo After Care when all you want to do is scratch and pick at it or take the bandages off too soon to show your friends. What next? If you want that tattoo to stay bright and vibrant you have to care for it. It’s a piece of art and should be treated as such.
August 22nd, 2007 | Posted in Tattoo Care | No Comments
Getting a tattoo can be a complex decision, what design to get, how to choose the artist and generally what do you need to know before going to a tattoo studio.
August 10th, 2007 | Posted in Tattoo Care | No Comments
Warning - If you have just had a new tattoo there are key aftercare steps you should follow to ensure excellent healing, hygiene and ultimate happiness with your new tattoo. You’ve got this far don’t ruin it in a moment of ignorance, here we outline simple tattoo aftercare practices.
August 7th, 2007 | Posted in Tattoo Care | No Comments