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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

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

How To Keep Tattoos From Fading So, you want to know what are the secrets and tips of the trade to avoid your tattoo from fading? Well, let’s just debunk one myth right from the start. There is no way to stop a tattoo from fading, because just like your skin and so many other parts of your body, tattoos do age as well over time, and fading is just a fact you need to accept from the get go. That being said, it’s not all downhill from the day you get tattooed. There are definitely a handf

Guide to Tattoo Numbing Cream & Foam The truth hurts. Tattoos hurt. Whether you know from past experience, or you’ve asked around to get the honest truth, you probably know this by now, and it likely is not stopping you from taking the next step. How painful is it?  That depends to some extent on the size of the tattoo and where it will be on your body. Maybe you consider yourself a person with a high threshold for pain, or you like the idea of “toughing it out” or developing your “