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Paging Tattoo Fans

meezercats — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 18:52:43 GMT

I'm using Motherlove Tattoo Care on my new tattoo. It's working wonders on the initial healing. If you've used this product (or a similar tattoo aftercare product) I'd like your opinion: Ointment vs. Moisture Lotion.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

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Mz iMac — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 19:52:01 GMT

The trick is to always keep new & old tattoos moist to keep from fading. During hot weather, use sun tan lotion.

For that initial healing itching I used an itching cream which you can purchase from any drug store.

Me personally because I have dry skin, I use vaseline & lotions. After 30+ yrs, my arm tattoo still looks "fresh." I'm 66 yrs young.

CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW TATTOO!!!!!

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Bird mama — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 19:48:28 GMT

@meezercats

I just got my first tattoo on Saturday. Henry, my tattoo guy said, wash it 3x a day with regular soap (I'm using lever 2000) and apply Aquaphor.

After a week or so I will probably call the studio and say, so, once it heals what do I with it to keep it fabulous.

I've read on various sites to go with non scented moisturizers like Eucerin (sp) or Aveeno.

I'd rather hear the recommendations from the studio. Can't call Henry, lol. He was the guest artist from California.

Re: Paging Tattoo Fans

Mz iMac — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 20:00:17 GMT

@Bird mama

is what I actually use. Last all day & does not get on your clothes. Or I should say, does not "stain." or leave any greasy residue on clothing. Stuff absorbs right into the skin.

CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW TATTOO!!!!!!!

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Bird mama — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 20:03:12 GMT

@Mz iMac

OOh, thanks. I do subscribe to Vaseline as the wonder jelly, lol. As a matter of fact, I carry a small one in my bag as I never know when I might need it.

I waited so long to get my tattoo that I am determined to keep it looking fabulous.

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Mz iMac — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 20:09:59 GMT

Vaseline is a miracle jelly as far as I am concerned.

I swab it on my tattoo at night.

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freakygirl — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 20:29:09 GMT

meezercats and birdmama, tell us what your new tattoos are! if you don't mind, that is!

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ID2 — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 20:39:12 GMT

I got my first few tattoos in the Spring. Being a type 1 diabetic my tatto artist wanted me to keep the plastic wrap, that they put on, kept on for 4 days. I'm glad I did because both of my tattoos are perfect. They healed perfect and their color is still just like the day I got them. I used Eucerin lotion and always used sunscreen on them when going out on our boat this Summer. I'm planning on getting another sometime this Winter.

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Bird mama — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 23:27:56 GMT

@freakygirl

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freakygirl — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:04:59 GMT

birdmama, THATS GORGEOUS! make sure you take good care to keep the color vibrant. is that your only one? if yes, will you be getting more work done? may I ask why you chose this design?

Re: Paging Tattoo Fans

Bird mama — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:32:33 GMT

@freakygirl

Just so you know, we have a Body Art Aficianado thread. I started the thread and don't know if I even spelled it right just now.

I'll page you from that thread so we can talk more there.

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hckynut — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:34:26 GMT

@Mz iMac

The day I got my tattoo, I was on KP duty the next day in the US Army. I was assigned to wash the big(huuuge) pots and pans. Thus for the best part of my 18 hour tour, my tatoo'd arm was submerged in hot/soapy, dirty water.

Took a long time to heal and I was beginning to wonder how it would hold up. And @Mz iMac, my tattoo is only 6 years younger than you, and it still looks darned good.

As far as care? That's funny! The Army doesn't allow basic training soldiers to have vaseline and the like in their lockers, or footlockers. So my after care? What aftercare.

That's the story of my almost 60 year old, still nice looking, tat. Oh, and my mom about kicked me out when she saw it.

hckynut(john)

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Bird mama — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:50:01 GMT

@hckynut

That's a funny story. Geez, sorry your Ma just about kicked you out. Seriously, doesn't everyone in the military get a tattoo?

Re: Paging Tattoo Fans

meezercats — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:51:19 GMT

Thanks to everyone that posted.

I got my tattoo on Monday and it's healing nicely. I wash it 3 times/day with antibacterial soap, pat dry then apply a small dab of ointment. Motherlove Tattoo Care is an herbal product. Contains no petroleum (I'm allergic) no parabens or artificial preservatives. It's very soothing. With so many products available, it gets confusing. I guess the most important thing is keeping it clean & moist.

Birdmama- Congrats on your tattoo, It's AWESOME!! Are you considering getting another tat? I may, not sure yet. So many beautiful designs to choose from, it's difficult to choose.

My tattoo is my cat's pawprint. It's on my left inner wrist. We lost our precious furbaby in July from lymphoma. Sorry I don't know how to post a pic (I'm not tech savvy)

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jaxs mom — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 01:07:12 GMT

I've never used that product. In fact I've never used any branded aftercare products. Once it's healed absolutely use sunscreen if it's in an area that isn't covered with clothing. I have tattoos that are 20+ years old that still look good and don't have color fade.

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Mz iMac — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 01:53:12 GMT

@Bird mama

JUST WOW!!!!

Your tattoo artist did a d@mn good job - SPOT ON!!!!

Hope you tipped him very well.

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Bird mama — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 02:18:58 GMT

@Mz iMac

Go to the body art thread, lol.

He only charged me $100, I tipped him $40. He originally quoted me $160. I got a guest artist Henry Lewis. My first tattoo and I got Henry Lewis! If he visits again and I manage to find out I will fan out, lol.

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ladyroxanne — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 00:08:18 GMT

for what it's worth.

i was told that the dye they use now does not fade with the sun or anything. i would definitely get this verified by an artist. a friend told me this so i can't be sure.