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The Do's and Dont's of Getting a New Tattoo - Buy Tattoo Aftercare Online 0

Have you ever wondered, in general what we should do, (or not do) after we’ve had our new tattoos done?

Do listen to your tattoo artist’s instructions on aftercare.  The recommended aftercare process will vary from artist to artist, but generally they’ll tell you to keep the tattoo covered for the first few hours, and then to gently wash it with lukewarm soapy water.  After this, you’ll need to look after it with an aftercare cream or lotion that’s right for you.  

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Tattoos in the Summertime - Keep them protected | Tattoo Goo Renew with SPF 30 0

For many places around the UK this week, the sun is finally shining!  We've seen highs of around 23 degrees in the North-West, and according to the weatherman, we're due some more hot weather very soon!  If like many of us, you have lots of beautiful tattoos that you love to showcase, then you'll be just as excited as we are about the sunny weather - (we're so excited about being able to ditch our winter coats and head to the beach!), but with the scorching hot sun and its UV rays comes a lot of unwanted annoyances like sun-burn and skin damage. 
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The best time of year to get tattooed? | Buy Tattoo Goo online 0

People seem really keen on getting new tattoos in the summer months.  Naturally, we wear less clothing in summer as it's hot and sunny (although this is questionable when it comes to the North of England!). Although it's the perfect opportunity to show off your new work, in reality, summer really isn't the best time to be getting tattooed! Of course, it's a bit of a sweeping statement to say that you absolutely should not get tattooed in summer whatsoever, but if you do, it's important to take extra precautions to ensure your tattoo is well looked after - as summer can be a pretty grave time for the healing process of a new tattoo. 
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A Pound of Flesh - The 3D Portfolio | Tattoo Goo 0

One of the most interesting and innovative products to hit the tattoo industry in the last few years is the realistic looking synthetic tattooable limb(s) from U.S company A Pound of Flesh.  Available in the form of hands, arms, feet, and legs, A Pound of Flesh limbs are essentially tattooable body parts, shaped like realistic limbs that allow tattoo artists to create a 3-Dimensional portfolio. 
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Taking Care of Your Tattoo over the First Week 0

Once you get a tattoo, the first week of the healing process will be very crucial. Especially the during the 2nd and 3rd days. Proper care should be done to avoid infection. You might have an idea on how to care for a fresh tattoo. But just to be sure, here are some tips you might want to take note of: 

  • Sleeping: One thing most people worry about after they get a tattoo is, "how do I sleep and make sure I don't scratch myself and bleed to death", of course that's exaggerated. Try not to put bandage on your tattoo at home, it needs to breathe so it can heal faster. Some people wrap their tattoos with cling wrap but only when sleeping, to ensure that they avoid scratching it while they're asleep. If in case you decide not to wrap your tattoo while sleeping, and you wake up with the sheets sticking on your tattoo, please don't try to peel it off. Take the sheet with you to the shower and gently wet the area with cool water, then gently remove it from being stuck. 

 

  • Never ever pick scabs. Over the next couple of days, you will be able to notice some scabs forming on your tattoo. This is definitely normal. However, heavy scabbing is out of the ordinary and need to be watched closely. One of the most important things to remember here is that you must not try to pick your scabs, no matter how small it is. Let it fall off on its own over time or during the cleaning process. Picking scabs can scar your skin and ruin your tattoo for the rest of your life. You don’t want that to happen right? Another thing that can happen is your tattoo peeling off while you put an ointment or while you are cleaning it. Remember to clean and put after care solutions gently to avoid ruining your tattoo. Keep your hands clean before applying any ointment or before touching your tattoo. Peeling is also normal and might take about 4 to 10 days. After that, you will be able to see the colours coming back. On the fourteenth day, your tattoo should be fully healed.  

 

  • Clothing: Another big factor you need to consider is your clothing. Your clothing can also affect your healing process. You will need to wear loose fitting clothes depending on where the tattoo placement is. Always remember that your tattoo needs to breathe. Never wear tight fitting clothes especially the ladies. Another issue is that if you continue on wearing tight fitting clothes and it rubs the scab, it might peel off and cause infection. Infection not only slows down the healing process, it can also cause the wound to develop pus. It can cause ugly scarring and light spots on your tattoo. 
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6 Things You Need to Know About Tattoo Goo - Buy Tattoo Goo Aftercare 0

Tattoo Aftercare products do a lot more than just help to heal your tattoo.  They're also necessary for protecting preventing infection, and maintaining the colour in your tattoo, preserving the vibrancy of the tattoo over time.

One of the best aftercare products in the market today is Tattoo Goo. Here is some useful information you need to know about it!
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