Archive for October, 2007
Tattoo Aftercare Lotions
by by TATTOO AFTERCARE on Oct.18, 2007, under TattooAftercare.org, tattoo aftercare
Almost all artists will recommend using lotion after the first few days of healing to keep the skin moist.
This is where it can get a little tricky. All different brands of lotions contain different ingredients. Some that are OK, but some can be very damaging to a new tattoo. Watch the ingredients – lanolin is an ingredient some will use, and lanolin causes allergic reactions in a lot of people. Lanolin is the natural oil that comes from sheep’s wool. Some also contain products such as bee’s wax or petroleum, which can clog pores and even contain contaminants. First and foremost, your tattoo needs to be clean, and it needs to breathe. If the pores are clogged, its going to cause infection. If you use lotion, find one that is free of dyes and fragrances. H2Ocean Tattoo Aftercare Lotion is specially made tatttoo aftercare ointments have been highly recommended by the artists that use them. (Brandon Bond, Paul Booth, Rhonda Marsh and etc…)
The best thing to do is to listen to your artist. If you experience any problems with the aftercare they recommend, discontinue use immediately. If you already know you are susceptible to allergic reactions, let your artist know and ask them what they would recommend as an alternative. Don’t be stingy because the product they recommend is $3.00 more than something else – your tattoo is going to last you for the rest of your life, especially if you take good care of it. And paying $5.00-$10.00 for aftercare to ensure $500.00 worth of Ink work…… is worth it.
Tattoo designs you’ll regret
by by TATTOO AFTERCARE on Oct.14, 2007, under Tattoo Regrets
Happy News has a great article on getting tattoos you might regret.
“In a national survey in which 163 tattooed men and women were asked about their tattoos one-third of those men and women said they regretted their tattoo.
The reasons for why someone regrets getting their tattoo vary as much as the reasons why they want to get them. People’s likes, dislikes and affiliations change as they grow older and what someone likes or thinks is cool at age 20 will not be the same at age 50. For this reason, tattoos should never be done on a whim or to please someone else. It is permanent and the tattoo wearer has to live with it. Tattoos should also never be done while the wearer is drunk or intoxicated in any way; in fact, it is illegal to do so.
Choosing a tattoo should be a very personal and meaningful experience. There are two basic types of tattoos: flash and custom. A flash tattoo is the designs you see in stock at the tattoo parlor while a custom tattoo is one a customer brings in themselves. Either way, the decision should not be taken lightly. An aspiring tattoo wearer should choose a design that represents them.”
TATTOO NO-NO’s
1. LOVER’S NAME
2. GANG SYMBOLS
3. PRISON TATS
4. LOCATION
5. CARTOONS, MUSICIANS, ACTORS
6. POOR QUALITY
7. WHIMS or DARES
It is very expensive to remove a tattoo. Expect to pay $1,000 to remove even a fairly small-sized tattoo if you’re looking at laser surgery. Also expect to have a noticeable ugly scar with a non-laser technique. Health insurance companies will not pay for tattoo removal because it is considered an aesthetic and elective surgery and not required for their physical health.
http://www.happynews.com/living/bodyart/tattoo-designs-youll.htm
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