@buttwheat 140896 wrote:

Absolute bullshit

Sure. Just like the advice that “expert” tattoo artists give when it comes to aftercare. Too much conflicting advice.

Let me re-phrase: They’re just as black since the time they were healed. The only thing that sucks about any tattoo is that over time, the minute details, lines, etc tend to bleed/ blend with other features and lose its sharpness.

Thanks for the replies. My piece is still shiny so I guess it is not healed yet. Regarding fading, I think this really applies to colored tattoos. I have several black ones that never get sunscreened, and they’re just as black as the day I got them over ten years ago.

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My post was intended for anyone to read my take on aftercare instead of starting a new thread on the same topic. This thread is a few years old. Yes, we know the threadstarter’s tattoo is healed.

I’ve used Tattoo Goo and H2Ocean in the past, but I’ve found them unnecessary and a waste of money.

Yes I know I’m bumping an old thread, but I might as well stay on topic here instead of starting a duplicate thread. Anyway, just like the threadstarter stated, tattoo artists will provide different and, at times, conflicting advice on aftercare. And as stated, what works for one, doesn’t work for the others. Here’s what I currently do:

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Thanks for the reply.

So the question remains, when is the tattoo healed? Signs?

Is it healed when peeling has stopped, and there are no more rough spots (e.g. the piece is completely smooth)?