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Tat2dBaldDude
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 Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 4:51 pm Post subject: Question about taking a shower after getting tattooed |
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| Ok, so here's one that I constantly get different answers on and wanted to see if there's a chance of getting one general consensus answer. After getting a tattoo, how long should you wait before you let the spray of the shower head hit your tattoo directly? I've heard some people say that the shower spray can hit the tattoo the next day, but just make sure you don't submerge it. I've heard some people say that you can shower, but you can't even remotely let the shower spray hit the tattoo for about 1 or 2 weeks. So, how long should you wait? |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 4:56 pm Post subject: |
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| i have a lot of hours in the chair and i let the shower spray the ink the very first time. as long as you dont submerge (ie. bathe) you will be fine. |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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| OICUR4692 wrote: | | i have a lot of hours in the chair and i let the shower spray the ink the very first time. as long as you dont submerge (ie. bathe) you will be fine. |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm always over cautious and try to avoid the direct spray for a day but that can be nearly unavoidable so it's not really a big deal. If so, I wouldn't stand under the spray continuously so it doesn't get too saturated. |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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| my first real piece i was pretty anal and would do everything i could to avoid direct sprayage but after a while i just kinda let loose and so far they have all healed normal. |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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+1.
Stick it under on purpose for a short while to wash it, otherwise generally try to keep it away, and especially try not to keep it under direct spray for very long. But no worries if it gets spray, just pat dry when done. After a couple days, no issue at all. |
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| Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 1:07 am Post subject: |
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| i was told by my artist to wait at least 4 hours or so , but it just makes more sense to take one right before going for a few reasons (a: so your not smelly and b: you dont gotta worry about showering soon after lol) other than that, i usually shower the next day or the same night (depending what time of day i get it done-usually evenings so i wait) and it hasnt hurt any since.. its the showering in the peeling stage that gets me .. grr |
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| Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2010 10:52 am Post subject: |
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I shower a few hours afterwards. I've showered as soon as probably an hour after getting a substantial amount of work..
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