tattoo & tanning?

luvs2shop · 02-20-2003, 03:23 PM

Hi, I'm getting a tattoo today on my lower back. I was wondering how soon after getting my tattoo can I tan? Do I need to take any precautions?

Thanks

bradc · 02-20-2003, 04:04 PM

I don't really know, but my friend had it done and they told her to just wait a couple of days to be on the safe side. Personally don't see why you really could not take afterwards as long as it is dry (if there is a drying period). I would think that if it had some noticable colors that after awhile it would fade away, but I think it might do that without tanning also.

LJ · 02-20-2003, 04:10 PM

You can tan anytime you want, but everytime you tan you need to put sunscreen on the tat.
If you do not, your tat will fade faster. Most tats need touched up in 10 yrs... a tat that has been tanned without 30block or so will need touched up in 4 or 5. Maybe less. I do not sunscreen mine... did... but gave up... It has been two yrs and I see little fading.. but I know it wil happen. Ask your tattooist, he/she will tell you. ..

tanned&tattooed · 02-20-2003, 04:47 PM

cover your tattoo with a towel until it is healed. after healing use a strong sunblock. if you had a quality tattoo done and keep sunblocking it, it won't fade, ever.

angeleyes · 02-21-2003, 08:35 AM

I have 4 tattoos, had three of them for over 6 years now, and I have never done anything special to them while tanning.I have noticed no fading at all.I think they tell you to stay out of swimming pools and the sun for two weeks afterwards.Professionally, I tell those who ask that they should cover them while tanning or use sunblock, but I don't follow my own advice...I am such a naughty girl!! Ha Ha!I think it really is a personal choice.

TANFROG24 · 02-21-2003, 11:43 AM

I have a one on my lower back and i put spf 30 on it and have not had any fading.What did you get?

BooBop · 02-21-2003, 01:23 PM

For ease of applying a sunsreen, try some of the SPF lip balms. I have several clients that use them for this.

TANFROG24 · 02-25-2003, 02:48 PM

never thought about lip balms i will have to try that thanks for advice

John Ribner · 02-25-2003, 06:00 PM

luvs2shop:

A tattoo is actually a minor abrasion, meaning after getting one, that skin is exposed for about 2 weeks - until it heals. Like it or not, it's best to wait the 2 weeks before you start tanning. Once you start back again, use the highest sunblock you can find, or even zinc oxide, on the tattoo to prevent fading. If you care about your ink, it's worth it.

Tamar · 02-26-2003, 07:13 AM

I recently "acquired" a tattoo also...the SPF lip balm is the easiest way to protect it (and fresh scars), but would use a towel until it is completely healed regardless. Been pretty lax lately cause I just can't reach back there...

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02-20-2003, 03:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
luvs2shop Join Date: Feb 4 2003 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Hi, I'm getting a tattoo today on my lower back. I was wondering how soon after getting my tattoo can I tan? Do I need to take any precautions? Thanks

02-20-2003, 04:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
bradc Join Date: Feb 20 2003 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	I don't really know, but my friend had it done and they told her to just wait a couple of days to be on the safe side. Personally don't see why you really could not take afterwards as long as it is dry (if there is a drying period). I would think that if it had some noticable colors that after awhile it would fade away, but I think it might do that without tanning also.

02-20-2003, 04:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
LJ Join Date: Jan 12 2003 Posts: 192 Rep Power: 6	You can tan anytime you want, but everytime you tan you need to put sunscreen on the tat. If you do not, your tat will fade faster. Most tats need touched up in 10 yrs... a tat that has been tanned without 30block or so will need touched up in 4 or 5. Maybe less. I do not sunscreen mine... did... but gave up... It has been two yrs and I see little fading.. but I know it wil happen. Ask your tattooist, he/she will tell you. ..

02-20-2003, 04:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
tanned&tattooed Join Date: Jan 22 2002 Posts: 63 Rep Power: 0	cover your tattoo with a towel until it is healed. after healing use a strong sunblock. if you had a quality tattoo done and keep sunblocking it, it won't fade, ever.

02-21-2003, 08:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
angeleyes Join Date: Sep 6 2002 Posts: 94 Rep Power: 0	I have 4 tattoos, had three of them for over 6 years now, and I have never done anything special to them while tanning.I have noticed no fading at all.I think they tell you to stay out of swimming pools and the sun for two weeks afterwards.Professionally, I tell those who ask that they should cover them while tanning or use sunblock, but I don't follow my own advice...I am such a naughty girl!! Ha Ha!I think it really is a personal choice.

02-21-2003, 11:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
TANFROG24 Join Date: Dec 17 2002 Posts: 57 Rep Power: 0	I have a one on my lower back and i put spf 30 on it and have not had any fading.What did you get?

02-21-2003, 01:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Posts: 9,497 Rep Power: 13	For ease of applying a sunsreen, try some of the SPF lip balms. I have several clients that use them for this.

02-25-2003, 02:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
TANFROG24 Join Date: Dec 17 2002 Posts: 57 Rep Power: 0	never thought about lip balms i will have to try that thanks for advice

02-25-2003, 06:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
John Ribner I love Derf!! Join Date: Nov 30 2001 Posts: 479 Rep Power: 7	luvs2shop: A tattoo is actually a minor abrasion, meaning after getting one, that skin is exposed for about 2 weeks - until it heals. Like it or not, it's best to wait the 2 weeks before you start tanning. Once you start back again, use the highest sunblock you can find, or even zinc oxide, on the tattoo to prevent fading. If you care about your ink, it's worth it.

02-26-2003, 07:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
Tamar Join Date: Aug 15 2001 Posts: 2,240 Rep Power: 8	I recently "acquired" a tattoo also...the SPF lip balm is the easiest way to protect it (and fresh scars), but would use a towel until it is completely healed regardless. Been pretty lax lately cause I just can't reach back there...

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