How to shower with a new tattoo

Video: This IS How to Shower With A NEW Tattoo! | Avoid These Things

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Steps
Part 1 of 3: Dealing with the Bandage
Part 2 of 3: How to wash out a tattoo
Part 3 of 3: How to keep clean
Tips
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So you've got a new tattoo that you love! Now you need to make sure that it heals properly and looks good. Because of the way the tattoo is applied, a fresh tattoo is in fact an open wound, so it is important to take proper care and attention. First, remove the bandage that the master put on in the salon, and then rinse the tattoo. The new pattern should be washed three times a day for two weeks. After the first rinse, you can take a short shower. Do not run hot water and high pressure to ease irritation.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Dealing with the Bandage

1 Follow the recommendations of the wizard and do not remove the bandage ahead of time. Tattoos heal at different rates depending on the sensitivity of the skin, the depth of application, and the area of the pattern. The wizard will tell you when the bandage can be removed.
- If you haven't been told anything, then ask a question.
- When the artist finishes drawing, he will rinse and treat the tattoo with an antiseptic. He will then apply a bandage to protect the skin from bacteria.
2 Do not remove the bandage for 24 hours if the master has not given you precise advice. If you forgot to ask or cannot get through to the master, then wait at least a day. During this time, your skin will recover slightly from damage.
- If you are worried that the bandage might stick, try removing it sooner. It is important to remember that a tattoo is an open wound that needs to be protected from bacteria.
3 Before the shower, remove the bandage that the master put on in the salon. Wash your hands thoroughly before touching the bandage. Wash your hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds. Then carefully remove the bandage.
- Do not shower with a bandage. The water will be absorbed into the material, which adheres tightly to the pattern on the skin, as a result of which there is a risk of infection.
4 If the dressing is stuck to the wound, remove it in the shower. In some cases, the bandage may stick to the skin and may be painful to remove.Spray the dressing with a light stream of warm water in the shower to loosen the material. Next, you need to rinse the tattoo.

Part 2 of 3: How to wash out a tattoo

1 Wait 24 to 48 hours. Ask the master how long it will take to remove the bandage. As a rule, it is not recommended to take a shower earlier than a day after the completion of the drawing.
- If you wait 2 days, a more reliable barrier will form on the skin.
2 Use warm water. Hot water can burn the wound, so it's best to turn on warm water. In addition, washing with hot water soon after tattooing may discolor as hot water opens pores.
- Try dousing the tattoo with cold water for 30 seconds after you shower to tighten the pores on your skin.
3 Turn on a gentle spray and do not expose the tattoo to running water. You do not need to turn on a strong pressure, otherwise irritation will arise. If the shower head is not adjustable, make sure that the water jet is not directed directly at the tattoo.
- You can also use a clean cup to gently rinse the tattoo away.
4 Using your fingertips, apply a mild unscented soap to your skin. Any mild soap will work, including bar or liquid soap. You can also use antibacterial soap. Apply a small amount of soap to your skin and make sure your hands are thoroughly washed.
- Rub the soap gently with your fingertips. The washcloth may contain bacteria.
- The tattoo must have accumulated dried blood and other plaque that needs to be washed off. However, the skin should not be rubbed or irritation may result.
5 Rinse the tattoo with water gently. Apply soap and wash off with water. Rinse off the soap gently with your fingers if necessary.
- Leave the shower quickly. In the shower, the tattoo is exposed to steam, water and soap. This can cause pain and irritation. Better not to stay in the shower for too long. Also, make sure that no water gets on the tattoo when you wash the rest of your body (at least one week).
6 Dry the tattoo gently with a clean towel. There is no need to rub the tattoo to avoid irritation. Dab the skin gently with light touches. A small amount of blood may be seen on the towel - this is normal.
- If you don't have a clean towel, use paper towels. A dirty towel may contain bacteria.

Part 3 of 3: How to keep clean

1 Rinse your tattoo 3 times a day for the first 2 weeks to keep your skin clean. While the tattoo is healing, you need to be especially careful to keep it clean and to protect the wound from infections. Use a mild unscented soap with your fingertips, then wash off with water.
- Dry gently (do not rub) with a clean towel.
2 Apply a moisturizing ointment when the tattoo is dry. Take a non-scented product (preferably hypoallergenic) to avoid irritation and apply it gently with clean hands.
- Use the ointment first. After about a week, you can try the lotion.
3 Do not bandage the tattoo to breathe. You don't need to reapply the bandage when you apply the moisturizer. A bandage is needed only on the very first day. After that, it is better not to cover the tattoo.
4 Do not take a bath until the tattoo is completely healed. If you stay in the bathroom with water for a long time, then there is a risk of infection. It is best to take a short shower to keep bacteria away from the tattoo.
5 Do not swim in a pool or lake. Large bodies of water are teeming with bacteria, and tattooed skin is an open wound. Do not swim in such bodies of water until the skin is completely healed.
- The healing process can take from 45 days to 6 months, depending on the size or depth of the pattern.

Tips

If you can only wash in the bathtub, then reduce the time of water procedures as much as possible, and then rinse the tattoo separately.
Don't use too much ointment.A thin layer will be enough for the skin to breathe.