Hiya,

Grats on getting your new tattoo 🙂

In answer to your question, all I can do is to share my own experiences. I got my 6th tat done a week ago and it is on the peeling stage. So what you are going through is normal. About aftercare, each person is different and you will hear many different methods, however, I would like to refer you to the aftercare Shorty posted as a sticky, it is really good and a good reference point if you ever need it.

Now, what I usually do when I get a tattoo is to use bepanthen for about 4-5 days and then after that simply wash it and apply unescented moisturizer lotion 2-3 times a day. Having a toddler means that I am lucky enough to have an arsenal of different unescened lotions and antiseptic creams 🙂 Right now, I am using Aveno Baby and it seems to do the trick for me.

I do know of people who simply let it heal and apply no lotion, but I coudln’t do that myself… moisturizer is good for that annoying itchy feeling!! teehee.

I hope this helps.

Nat

Hiya,

I am no expert, but I always go to the same artist who is amazing.

http://www.stockkanji.com

There is a section with a very extensive list of names and sample of kanjis.

Hope this helps 🙂

I have to agree, after watching Miami and LA ink, I was not too impressed with London ink. I watched 2 episodes and it was enough for me.

For exact kanji translation and different styles of callygraphy, I always go to the same artist. She does an awesome job!

I cannot recommend Eri enough 🙂

http://stockkanji.com/