How to care for a fresh tattoo to maintain its color. Caring for a tattoo in the summer: how to prevent skin diseases Is it possible to get a tattoo in the summer?

With a slight movement of the hand the northerners sent winter clothes went into the closets and took out shorts and T-shirts. Of course, in Murmansk we don’t wear them often. But still bare legs and arms flash on the streets, which means beautiful tattoos on them. But not everyone knows that this beauty must be looked after and protected.

Don't leave home without sunscreen

Polar tattoo artists warn that tattooing in the summer and before a vacation is not wise. Sun, dirt, sweat, salt water - all these are enemies for a healing wound. And this is exactly what the tattoo will be like in the first two months after its completion.

Apply only those healing products to the tattoo that the artist recommends: “Bepanten”, “D-panthenol”, “Tattoo goo”, “Ink fix”, “H2Ocean”. No “Rescuers”, baby creams and oils. It is best to wear clothes made from natural fabrics, such as cotton, advise Murmansk body modification masters Alexander and Olga Ebiss.

A fresh tattoo should be hidden from direct sunlight, no matter how much you want to show it off.

You can’t let it steam, sweat, or get wet. Baths, saunas, the gym - all this is taboo. Avoid contact with salt water because salt is very aggressive at pushing out paint. If the inflammatory process begins, the body will perceive the paint as a foreign body and will reject it, warns tattoo artist Stanislav Zaitsev. - Do not wrap tattoos in gauze or bandages; it is better to blot the sweat paper towels or napkins.

On already healed drawings in the summer, especially if you do not hide them under clothes, be sure to apply sunscreen. Experts recommend that for northerners whose skin is especially sensitive to ultraviolet radiation, children's sunscreens, which have an SPF of at least 50. After all, after the holidays, many happy owners’ tattoos fade - it’s not the paint that fades, but the skin. And when the tan fades, all the beauty of the body pattern disappears with it. If you use special products that maintain the brightness of the tattoo, then its “life” can be extended by 5-6 years. True, they are unlikely to save those tattoos made on the hands, wrists and fingers, where the skin is constantly in motion and because of this the outline of the design may float.

Black henna will “give” dermatitis

In the fall, northerners sunbathing at the sea are not only identified by their tan, but also by strange patterns on their bodies - traces of “temporary tattoos.” However, this concept is incorrect. The artists immediately warn you - there are no temporary tattoos! On the beaches you will have a design made with synthetic henna. But it does more harm than beauty.

Henna itself does not cause allergies, but to obtain a black color, paraphenylenediamine is added to it, which can cause contact dermatitis, when redness, rash, and swelling of the skin appear. But natural Indian henna is absolutely harmless to the skin, say masters Olga and Alexander.

And it’s better to get real tattoos only from trusted artists in your hometown.

By personal experience I can say that 50 percent of my clients who come to have their designs redone purchased them while on vacation,” says Stanislav. - You should not get tattoos while on vacation in Thailand, Egypt and Turkey. Of course, many Chinese or Japanese craftsmen still make them by hand with needles, and the result is better than the machine method. But it is very difficult to get to such pros - you have to sign up well in advance. And for one session they can charge from $500. So if you are offered to make a hieroglyph on the beach for $100, you better not agree.

TOP 3

The most popular drawings among northerners

Many artists are sure that there is no fashion for tattoos. After all, every pro tries to make an exclusive drawing and advises his clients not to follow the majority. But, as Stanislav Zaitsev says, tattoo fashion continues from generation to generation. Just 3-4 years ago, hieroglyphs and cats were popular, now they are increasingly ordering designs in the army and naval style - black thick lines and contrasting bright colors. According to Zaitsev, the top 3 most popular tattoos among northerners are Lately looks like that.

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Regardless of whether this is your first tattoo or you already have a certain number of them on your body, in any case, this event cannot be treated as follows: done and forgotten. On the contrary, it should be taken into account that tattoo care should vary according to the time of year. Our portal will share recommendations on the features of tattoo care in the summer.

It is during this period that it is defenseless under the influence of UV radiation, since a significant part of our body remains open, and few people prefer to hide the exquisite “painting” under clothes.

Summer tattoo care: how to do it right

You have a new tattoo or you have already “fused” with it, but over time the pigments lose their brightness, the paint fades, and the image becomes less attractive.

By the way, you should pay attention to the fact that getting tattoos in the summer is extremely undesirable, since dusty and dirty air can cause serious irritation.

But if you did get a tattoo in the summer, while healing is underway, adhere to the following rules.

Reduce work intensity and mechanical stress

Tattoos have a hard time healing. Try to avoid vigorous activity that causes heavy sweating for at least 10 days after the end of the session. Also, do not wear tight clothes during this period, as this can rub your already inflamed skin. And what you should absolutely not do is to rub the area with a tattoo on your body with a washcloth: this can cause microtrauma.

Minimize swimming in water bodies

This also applies to long baths and long showers. A tattoo on your skin is essentially an open wound with ink injected into it. And, for example, in swimming pools the water is certainly chlorinated or contains other disinfectants, while natural bodies of water are replete with dirt and bacteria. An infection that gets into a wound can lead to an inflammatory process and suppuration. In turn, the sea poses a danger to tattoos due to its high salt content.

Less depressingly, when swimming, the tattooed area of the skin releases ink, and then the design risks fading. In any case, the body “painting” is deformed under the influence of the external environment and therefore it is important to take care to minimize this impact. Among other things, you should not steam your skin: baths, saunas, and taking a hot bath are prohibited. In these cases hot water also not the best ally for your tattoo.

Protect yourself from ultraviolet radiation

When exposed to direct rays of the sun, the tattoo becomes dull and “fade.” Therefore, treat your body image with a cream with a high degree of sun protection (we recommend applying the product every 2 hours): this measure is especially important if you go to the beach or will be in a place for a long time where you cannot hide from the activity of the sun. This way you will protect your tattoo from fading (when black paint under intense exposure to the sun it “turns” into gray-blue).

Tattoo artists are unanimous that it is not advisable to acquire a new design on the body before going on vacation at sea. The tattoo must heal, and this requires three months, so as not to “disturb” it by actively getting wet in salt water and treating it with sunscreen. Thus, under no circumstances should the cream be applied to a fresh tattoo: while the healing process is ongoing, it is considered unfinished. It is during this period that caring for your new body image is very important, because this time is decisive in whether the design will be preserved for a long time or, having lost its pigment, will fade in a short time.

Particular attention to tattoo care should be paid only to the first 2-3 months after application, then its treatment should simply be regular.

If you didn't follow any of the rules and your tattoo faded over the summer, don't worry. This problem can be fixed. Today, a lot is possible: you will certainly be restored to the brightness of the image; for this, contact a specialist. But after the “restoration”, be prepared to take care of the tattoo again, especially in summer time with its accompanying natural “attributes”.

With a slight movement of the hand, the northerners put their winter clothes into the closets and took out shorts and T-shirts. Of course, in Murmansk we don’t wear them often. But still, bare legs and arms flash on the streets, which means beautiful tattoos on them. But not everyone knows that this beauty must be looked after and protected.

Don't leave home without sunscreen

A fresh tattoo should be hidden from direct sunlight, no matter how much you want to show it off.

On already healed drawings in the summer, especially if you do not hide them under clothes, be sure to apply sunscreen. Experts recommend that northerners, whose skin is especially sensitive to ultraviolet radiation, use children's sunscreens with an SPF of at least 50. After all, after the holidays, many happy owners of tattoos fade - it is not the paint that fades, but the skin. And when the tan fades, all the beauty of the body pattern disappears with it. If you use special products that maintain the brightness of the tattoo, then its “life” can be extended by 5-6 years. True, they are unlikely to save those tattoos made on the hands, wrists and fingers, where the skin is constantly in motion and because of this the outline of the design may float.

Black henna will “give” dermatitis

And it’s better to get real tattoos only from trusted artists in your hometown.

From personal experience, I can say that 50 percent of my clients who come to have their designs redone purchased them while on vacation,” says Stanislav. - You should not get tattoos while on vacation in Thailand, Egypt and Turkey. Of course, many Chinese or Japanese craftsmen still make them by hand with needles, and the result is better than the machine method. But it is very difficult to get to such pros - you have to sign up well in advance. And for one session they can charge from $500. So if you are offered to make a hieroglyph on the beach for $100, you better not agree.

TOP 3

The most popular drawings among northerners

COMPETITION "KP"

“Surprise with your tattoo!”

This is a method of applying a body pattern using a needle and dyes that are injected under the skin. The name itself comes and comes from the Tahitian language, then the word “tutu” was in use, meaning “drawing”.

Tattoos originate from the distant past, for both Japanese samurai and Indians they were considered protection from dark forces, but nowadays they have become an art form for masters and a way of self-expression for “customers.”

Leg tattoos

One of the most unusual places for tattoos is the legs, on female body they look elegant, emphasizing femininity. The drawing can be absolutely different sizes and themes can be both small and large, covering the entire leg, which depends not only on the flight of fancy of the “customer”, but also on the skill of the tattoo artist.

The most common place for a tattoo is the thigh, and as for images, the most popular are butterflies, flowers and stars various forms. There is an opinion that a tattoo on the leg is a “feminine” look, which is not true. In this matter difference between man and woman absent. Currently, many representatives of the stronger sex also “wear” them, opting for Celtic themes, weapons, as well as depicting crosses, etc., thereby emphasizing their masculinity.

This type of tattoo is very practical, because at any time it can be hidden from public view, because there are rules for how you should look in a particular environment and place, but this is not the last reason why lovers of body designs choose this place.

But do not forget that this place is considered one of the most painful, which is why it is rare, this is explained by the fact that there are bones nearby, so girls with a low pain threshold should pay attention to softer areas. Although, if desired, the specialist can numb the application site, many of them have a bad attitude towards anesthesia.

When is the best time to get a tattoo?

The most optimal time to apply a tattoo on the leg is summer, because the air dries the wound, which promotes rapid healing, but it is strictly not recommended to expose a fresh tattoo to direct sunlight, touch it, rub or scratch it until complete healing.

In order to promote healing, you should use regenerating ointments, applying very little, forming the thinnest film, this is necessary so that the skin under the ointment can breathe. Do not be afraid of new sensations, as a rule, on the first day you may feel a tingling or dull pain, in subsequent days you may experience slight itching, this indicates that the damaged skin covering is being restored.

Currently, people who have tattoos make an unpleasant impression on many due to the fact that for many years certain stereotypes have been formed in our society based on the ignorance of others.

A few facts about tattoos

But if you decide to get a tattoo on your leg, then you should know a few things:

The desire to have a tattoo on your body can cause the risk of infection, and you may also develop cancer.
Body tattoos are prohibited in many professions. For example, police, medicine, public service. Also, teachers and those who have a dress code at work are not allowed to have tattoos in a visible place.
The tattoo looks beautiful and attractive exclusively on young skin. At an older age, when the skin becomes different, there is a risk that the tattoo will simply fade and wrinkle.
Be prepared to be judged by society, as existing stereotypes are still alive in the minds of many people.

What is the church's opinion on the topic of tattoos? She believes that the tattoo is an echo of paganism, which, naturally, immediately imposes a ban on it. The clergy explain the already negative opinion of the church on tattooing - man was created by God, and, therefore, by making “cuts,” we go against the Almighty. He created us in his own image and likeness, and we, it turns out, take power into our own hands.

Indeed, it never occurs to anyone to add anything to an already finished picture, which some artist painted with such diligence. At least we will do the wrong thing. And we will offend this very artist with our barbaric behavior.

If you still decide to get a tattoo, you need to take it responsibly. When choosing a artist, you should take an interest in his works, ask him to demonstrate them, the same goes for his diplomas, and if possible, find out reviews about a particular tattoo artist. It should be done in qualified salons and do not forget to ensure that all parts of the tattoo machine, needed by the master the accessories were unpacked in your presence, in order to avoid contamination and infections dangerous to the body. You need to remember that you should not save money, the tattoo remains on the skin for life, there should be no mistakes here, and even taking it as a tribute to fashion is also not the best option. It is necessary to remember that there are so many people, so many opinions, the main thing is to remain yourself inside and enjoy your appearance, be it decorated with tattoos, or left in its original form!

Is it worth getting a tattoo?

How do you get a tattoo?

Have you recently added a new tattoo to your body? If so, then you may want to keep your tattoo looking like new forever by taking care of it. The processes required to keep a tattoo looking like new change with the seasons, especially once summer arrives!

A few rules for caring for tattoos in summer:

First, if you have a relatively new tattoo, you should avoid soaking it in the pool or ocean for too long. Prolonged immersion can help the ink come out of the skin, causing the tattoo to fade (the same goes for the bath!!!). Additionally, swimming pools and oceans contain bacteria and dirt that can introduce infection into your new tattoo. Treat your new tattoo as you would any open wound.
Secondly, new tattoos can fade and disappear due to direct sunlight. You should take care of your tattoo by applying a high SPF sunscreen if you are going to be exposed to rays during the summer. This will preserve the colors.
The third rule for getting a new tattoo in the summer is to avoid getting tattooed for at least the first 10 days. Yes, we all work and train to look good on the beach, but the combination of vigorous movement and tight-fitting clothing can automatically rub off new tattoos.
And lastly, love your tattoo! Make sure you wash your tattoo several times a day and use a moisturizer and unscented, clear cream after washing, or after being in the sun. This will prevent drying out.
Tattoos only have such needs, intensive care for the first few months, so just look at it as a small investment for the rest of your life, an investment in beautiful inks! Ultimately, even if the tattoo has faded over the summer for some reason, you can have it corrected by your tattoo artist.

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