September 15, 2008 at 11:08 pm #27846
    scott st.
    Participant
    @scott-st

    so far the worst part of my sleeve is the shaving. my tat guy does a very good job of inking, and a very good job of shaving. Now that some time has gone by, and the hair is growing back, I am getting all these ingrown hairs. Maybe it is because i have red hair? or just a wuss. Now, i am getting more work on the sleeve and more shaving of all the re-grown hair. The ingrown hairs hurt worse than the tattoo. And the ones under the ink, you cant screw with them and set the little hair free ya know.
    Well I had a very rough Monday at work and thought this might straighten it out. Thanks for letting me vent.

    September 16, 2008 at 3:04 am #54244
    Demure
    Participant
    @demure

    Poor guy…be sure to lube up. They need moisture from lotions. My favourite is Jergens with Shea Butter. It’s very soothing. I have very sensitive skin and I have problems with shaving in general. This always gives me the relaxation I need. Try it and good luck with your day.

    September 16, 2008 at 1:31 pm #54273
    scott st.
    Participant
    @scott-st

    thanks. i have been using “tattoo goo”, but not a lot. my tattoo guy likes Curel, but that burns. Tattoo goo doesnt. i guess i will use Curel and just tough it out.

    September 19, 2008 at 7:59 pm #49424
    turbosatan
    Keymaster
    @turbosatan

    instead of shaving why not try waxing?

    seriously a couple of days before your next session wax your arms.

    firstly you wont get dirty big thick hairs on your arms. and second i think there is less trouble with ingrown hairs from waxing.

    obviously dont do it until your tat is healed.

    September 19, 2008 at 8:18 pm #54322
    Demure
    Participant
    @demure

    Only thing you have to take into consideration with waxing is if your skin is TOO sensitive for it. Mine is. I break out into either rash or acne with waxing. So you may want to try a small patch of skin/hair before going through with waxing. It’s always good to be prepared.

    September 22, 2008 at 7:41 pm #54313
    scott st.
    Participant
    @scott-st

    well most of the ingrowns are gone now. i went back to get more work done to my sleeve last Thursday. the tattoo artist could care less about them. he colored right over them, some of them quite bloody. in the end, it all worked out fine. now just ten or so more hours of work on the arm and i should be done enough to show the world. after i wait for the scabs to heal.

    September 23, 2008 at 6:03 pm #54361
    Demure
    Participant
    @demure

    Heeey you can show us your stuff in progress! I did! Befores, afters, and durings are great stuff!!

    September 23, 2008 at 10:42 pm #54372
    scott st.
    Participant
    @scott-st

    hey, that sounds good. i have pics at home and i will try to load them up soon.

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