#30840
    bloodben
    Participant
    @bloodben

    I’ve head some people say you should wash the tattoo some times everyday.. some say you should wash it twice a day and some say never.

    How often should I wash it?

    #68406
    Butterfly
    Participant
    @butterfly-2

    if its a brand new tattoo it will need washing a few times a day .

    #68408
    Aussie_Al
    Participant
    @aussie_al
    Quote:
    if its a brand new tattoo it will need washing a few times a day .

    very gently!!! 😮

    #68409
    bloodben
    Participant
    @bloodben

    Okey! The thing is, i’m like too afraid to wash it because I’m afraid i’m gonna wash away the color xD

    But shall I wash it with only clean water?

    #68415
    -DMD-
    Participant
    @dmd

    No, you should was it everyday, few times a day and use some soap.
    Wash it with a warm water but never, I repeat, never use a sponge or etc.
    Only use your hands and do it very gently.
    BTW theres no need to be afraid about the colour going off too fast.
    I’m pretty sure every tattoo needs it’s fixes after it’s healed, atleast mine did and… it’s free. Hehe

    #68416
    Injun
    Participant
    @injun

    Use clean warm water with a antibacterial soap. Wash with your hand only, no wash cloth or sponge. Wash at least 2-3 times a day. Dab it dry with a clean towel after done washing, and let it air dry for about 30-45 minutes before adding any ointment or salve. This should help it to heal nicely.

    #68566
    bloodben
    Participant
    @bloodben

    Hello! It’s now around 48 hours/two days since I took it.. and last night before I went to bed I washed it and I noticed a bit of the blue on the tattoo went away.. I can’t notice it on the tattoo but I saw it on my fingers.. is that like redundant color or did I remove some of the colors on it?:s

    It kind of freaked me out and I haven’t washed it since that! should I just keep on washing it carefully or stop?

    #68567
    Sherav
    Participant
    @sherav

    Hi ben

    Click on my sig and please read the chapter on tattoo aftercare – it has most of the answers you will want.
    The skin is starting to peel so you will get some which contains ink it is normal.
    You don’t wash that tat you will end up with an infection that can ruin the tattoo and your health.

    Take care
    Matthew

    #68586
    bloodben
    Participant
    @bloodben

    Wow Sherav, that was a pretty awesome site!! so much information! Great!

    One more thing I forgot to ask my tattoo artist about and I didn’t find info about on your site is that I took my tattoo on my leg, should I not be wearing jeans? since it can scratch the tattoo, should I use some kind of plastic outside the tattoo?

    I’ve used shorts for the past two days, but now it’s really bad weather and I am going outside in a little bit.

    Isn’t it better to be wearing sweatpants?

    #68588
    Sherav
    Participant
    @sherav

    Hi Ben

    Well basically loose fitting clothes will be fine as long as not skin tight and rubbing like mad against the tattoo.
    Plastic wrap should be avoided as creates a germ factory as no ventilation.

    If you must cover the tattoo use a non-stick sterile dressing over the tattoo but remember to change it regulary and let the tattoo air as much as possible.

    Take care
    Matthew

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