Tattoo Forum | djrell | Activity https://www.thetattooforum.com/members/djrell/activity/ Activity feed for djrell. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:13:47 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 e8be8b8345e5caf824b93bf4256fe50d replied to the topic Definition of "healed" and the "two to three week" recommendation rule in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/41296-definition-of-healed-and-the-two-to-three-week-recommendation-rule/#post-151834 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 03:31:01 +0000 @buttwheat 140896 wrote:

Absolute bullshit

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

]]> 1f29f393cd0dec7e2a28241b006e122e replied to the topic Definition of "healed" and the "two to three week" recommendation rule in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/41296-definition-of-healed-and-the-two-to-three-week-recommendation-rule/#post-151832 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 02:43:53 +0000 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.

]]> 9eca0251ed915fcb6b347574acd046c1 replied to the topic Definition of "healed" and the "two to three week" recommendation rule in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/41296-definition-of-healed-and-the-two-to-three-week-recommendation-rule/#post-151830 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 00:37:58 +0000 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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]]> 63f359bc25dd2d0279604a696df32bf9 replied to the topic Opinions on aftercare please. in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/39331-opinions-on-aftercare-please/#post-151820 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 02:34:48 +0000 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.

]]> 18a74db0f8e3de13822640935e6cbbc5 replied to the topic Opinions on aftercare please. in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/39331-opinions-on-aftercare-please/#post-151814 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 06:48:05 +0000 I’ve used Tattoo Goo and H2Ocean in the past, but I’ve found them unnecessary and a waste of money.

]]> 7a3cdcecb73db08816eb7d80725c1afd replied to the topic Opinions on aftercare please. in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/39331-opinions-on-aftercare-please/#post-151813 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 06:46:49 +0000 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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]]> 04dadf426ed2662c969313ce6a116e45 replied to the topic Definition of "healed" and the "two to three week" recommendation rule in the forum Tattoo Aftercare http://www.thetattooforum.com/forums/tattoo-forums/tattoo-aftercare/41296-definition-of-healed-and-the-two-to-three-week-recommendation-rule/#post-151809 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 03:03:37 +0000 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)?

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