You shouldn’t:
- cover your tattoo with sunblock until it’s fully healed.
- scratch or pick at the tattoo.
- wear tight clothing over the tattoo.
- go swimming or immerse your body in water (showers are fine)
Likewise, how long should I wait to wash my tattoo?
6 weeks
Likewise, people ask, what to do after having a tattoo? 8 things you need to know about taking care of a new tattoo
- Follow your tattoo artist’s advice. …
- After a few hours gently wash the tattoo. …
- Apply a thin layer of unscented moisturising cream. …
- Keep the tattoo clean and dry. …
- Avoid direct sunlight. …
- Be patient with healing times. …
- Do. …
- Go back to the studio for touch ups, if needed.
Then, can you leave a new tattoo uncovered?
Some artists will recommend that your tattoo remain wrapped for more than just one day after completion. Depending on the size of your tattoo, an artist may recommend that you keep it wrapped for a day or two for simple, small line-work pieces. … This can worry first-time tattoo recipients, but it is entirely normal.
