Tattoo vs Tanning.

Ava · 03-15-2005, 09:26 AM

Hey

I got inked 2 weeks ago.
The guy said no sun until the tattoo is fully healed. Now I know it takes around 1-2 months for a tattoo to COMPLETELY heal.
I want to go back to the tanning bed though ;(
I might go next week, I don't know yet.
How do I protect my tattoo?
Can I put a SPF40 outdoor cream on it?

Thanks.

engfant · 03-15-2005, 10:01 AM

I think you should HURRY UP AND GET TAN cause we all know life is short. Why wait a month for a tattoo to heal, it's only gunna be there for the rest of your life.

Wait for it to heal then use a tattoo stick or lip balm or whatever SPF you like on it so it doesn't fade.

Stop talking stupid.

Neon Beach · 03-15-2005, 10:09 AM

Somebodies cranky this morning..........

Ava · 03-15-2005, 10:32 AM

Well, IT IS healed.
But it's "supposed" to take UP TO 1-2 months to heal.

*sigh*

I mostly wanted to know WHAT to put on it.

[ This Message was edited by: Ava on 2005-03-15 09:33 ]

Neon Beach · 03-15-2005, 10:38 AM

Anything with sunblock that will not damage the acrylics if it will be in contact with them.

Summers Tan · 03-22-2005, 09:50 PM

I was told not to tan for 2 months after getting mine so I didn't.I used the time to check out sunless booths & spray tans.UV is a tat's worst enemy.I'd listen to my tattoo artist.They should know.

chessa22 · 04-01-2005, 09:37 PM

I just make a paper cut-out of my tat and tape it over it every time I tan.

Neon Beach · 04-01-2005, 09:38 PM

You are ambitious aren't you?

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03-15-2005, 09:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ava Join Date: May 8 2004 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	Hey I got inked 2 weeks ago. The guy said no sun until the tattoo is fully healed. Now I know it takes around 1-2 months for a tattoo to COMPLETELY heal. I want to go back to the tanning bed though ;( I might go next week, I don't know yet. How do I protect my tattoo? Can I put a SPF40 outdoor cream on it? Thanks.

03-15-2005, 10:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
engfant FREE ENGFANTUCATION Join Date: May 20 2003 Posts: 9,439 Rep Power: 13	I think you should HURRY UP AND GET TAN cause we all know life is short. Why wait a month for a tattoo to heal, it's only gunna be there for the rest of your life. Wait for it to heal then use a tattoo stick or lip balm or whatever SPF you like on it so it doesn't fade. Stop talking stupid.

03-15-2005, 10:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Neon Beach I'm Banned Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 45 Posts: 52,065 Rep Power: 0	Somebodies cranky this morning..........

03-15-2005, 10:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ava Join Date: May 8 2004 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	Well, IT IS healed. But it's "supposed" to take UP TO 1-2 months to heal. sigh I mostly wanted to know WHAT to put on it. [ This Message was edited by: Ava on 2005-03-15 09:33 ]

03-15-2005, 10:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
Neon Beach I'm Banned Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 45 Posts: 52,065 Rep Power: 0	Anything with sunblock that will not damage the acrylics if it will be in contact with them.

03-22-2005, 09:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Summers Tan Join Date: Feb 25 2004 Posts: 146 Rep Power: 5	I was told not to tan for 2 months after getting mine so I didn't.I used the time to check out sunless booths & spray tans.UV is a tat's worst enemy.I'd listen to my tattoo artist.They should know.

04-01-2005, 09:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
chessa22 Join Date: Mar 24 2005 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	I just make a paper cut-out of my tat and tape it over it every time I tan.

04-01-2005, 09:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Neon Beach I'm Banned Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 45 Posts: 52,065 Rep Power: 0	You are ambitious aren't you?

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