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Peeling, Flaking, and Itching: A Survival Guide for Tattoo Aftercare We’ve all been there. You’re fresh out of the studio, your tattoo is looking flawless. But now it's been a few days and suddenly the top layer is starting to peel and the new piece is itching like crazy. Your first instinct might be to panic. Don’t. We’re here to tell you - if you’re wondering, "is it normal for tattoos to peel?" The answer is yes. Peeling, flaking, and itching are all part of the

How To Care For A New Tattoo You love the design. You sat through the session. You paid for that tattoo with time, blood, and money. The last thing you want is for all that effort to go to waste. Without the proper aftercare, you run the risk of ruining all of it - that’s why tattoo aftercare isn’t just a suggestion, it’s a must. It’s the key to keeping your tattoo crisp, your skin nourished, and the healing process on track. Whether it’s your first tattoo or your h

Relief and Remedies: Chafed Skin Treatment It may not officially qualify as an onomatopoeia, but it’s one of those words that makes you kind of cringe and feel uncomfortable when you say it—chafed. It’s one of those things that doesn’t seem like such a big deal, until it’s happening to you. And then, oh boy, what you won’t do to find some real relief to soothe your chafed skin.  Chafing happens when skin rubs against skin or against another surface repeatedly—causing friction—and t

When Can You Swim In Chlorine After A Tattoo Summertime means showing more skin, and let’s be honest— if you’ve got a new tattoo, it probably means you’re looking forward to showing it off when you’re at the pool or beach.  Sorry to disappoint, but in addition to the obvious dangers of exposing that pretty new tattoo to the sun, you need to be forewarned that chlorine isn't your friend either right now.  Although tattoo infections may be rare, if you do expose your new tattoo to

The Importance of Proper Hand Washing You’ve heard these words since you were old enough to wash our own hands, right? If you’re a parent, you may find yourself sounding like a broken record, repeating those same words to your own kids—all day, every day. If you work in the medical field, or you know someone who is, then you already know that frequent and proper hand washing is probably the single most powerful way to avoid spread of germs and disease. And now, during this COVID-19 crisis pand