Just got my first yesterday. A 3-3.5 inch black cat-fully blacked out and colored in. Artist put gauze and wrapped it and told me to leave it wrapped overnight then take the bandage off. Once a day gently wash with unscented antibacterial soap and apply a thin layer of aquaphor 2-3x a day for a week. No need to re-wrap nightly. Tattoo only bled slightly night after getting it and color isn’t bleeding off. Just listen to your artists recommendations. They are the ones who gave you the tat and they will know best above all.
Got my first night behind me after a 4 hour session yesterday. My artist told me not to put new foil on it but just cleaning it and applying the lotion he gave me. (tattoomed after tattoo) I had pretty much no ink coming out over night. Just shows how every artist has a differrent approach and how everyone should listen to his artist. After all they know best :D
How long should I keep applying these second skin wraps? I just got a tattoo on my calf and today is day 2. I came home and washed my tattoo and re applied aquafor and the second skin and also took it off this morning, cleaned it and did the same thing again. Just wondering how long I should keep that routine?
I waited about 11 years to start getting tattooed again from 18 after I got most of my left arm covered. The old work vs the tattoos I’ve been getting now are night and day. Healing was always an issue when I was younger because of a lack of information. Now being OCD, my neck, right arm and chest are coming vibrant and very colorful, as they are heavy in reds, whites, and pinks. Thanks for your help on furthering my OCD with securing the artwork to heal the best as well as make my hard earned money not feel wasted! Thanks man!
I use saniderm and its amazing. My artist puts it on, I keave it for 3 days then take it off, wash it and put one more on for 24-48 hours. Then I take it off and start with the aftercare saniderm stick. Having that second skin on for 3-5 days helps avoid all those issues in the most vulnerable part of your healing. I highly recommend it.
In my opinion. This is by far the most informational tattoo video! Lol ,answered every question i needed and made me feel a lot more at ease on how to take care of it after
I just got my very first tattoo six days ago and I had the second skin and it was amazing I didn't have to worry about as you stayed at all of the other things I am now on day six I removed it on day five per my tattoo artist recommendation and I've had no issues thank God I would highly recommend it
I've received 3 good size tattoos in the last 4 months, my artist put saniderm on just before I leave and it stays on for 5 days and I am amazed at how well my ink heals. No itching or scabing, healing is a breeze
Did you get a lot of fluid under the saniderm because I got mine yesterday and he too put Saniderm on mine but I woke up to a lot of fluid under the Saniderm
@@ninaQ831 not a bit, maybe he didn't let it weep long enough, only a few minutes, and wipe it clean with paper towel before putting the saniderm on. Smooth from center out. Good luck... I just remembered this guy has a video about fluid under the saniderm, he puts a hole in and drains the fluid, then puts a patch over with a small piece, maybe that will help
@@ninaQ831 I have that right now. Just got a tattoo 2 days ago and he put second skin and I see there is alot of fluid maybe some blood. But my artist said to leave the second skin for 6 days before I take it off and clean It. So not sure if that's normal or what
Currently watching this at 3:30 am lol. Got a new tattoo that runs down my entire inner forearm and I’ve been in one position the entire night so that it doesn’t touch anything. This is the first time I couldn’t sleep because of a tattoo.
I agree that you should let your tattoo breath after the first day! On the subject of Saniderm, keep in mind that there are people that allergic to the adhesive of the plastic. So read the packaging folks! Other than that, Saniderm is great. You can skip all the worry of cleaning and putting ointment for the first 3 to 4 days! Most artists that put Saniderm on me recommended to not leave it on for more than 4 days
Saniderm or any of those bandages are such a game changer for healing. It is amazing. I didnt use it for my first half sleeve but for the other half of my arm it was amazing for the begining stages of healing. Cant wait to see you try it out and do a reaction xD
@@mercurytiger Depends what you mean by sleep on it. It is definitely way more protected with it on since its pretty much a barrier. Id still keep careful of the area when sleeping. Like if my right outter arm was tatted, id sleep on my left. If u roll onto ur right wouldnt be the end of the world. STILL better than nothing since u dont gotta worry about ink staining ur sheets. :)
I’ve had a large portion of my back done and second skin is a must I typically will leave it on till the 4-5 day mark when I start to itch and it starts to come loose and take it off in the shower with water hitting it as it hurts pulling it off as it’s stuck to tender healing skin but the water makes it much easier to remove there will be some ink plasma and dried blood on it but it’s fine not to touch it up to 5 days longer depending upon the rate the edges loosen up.
Question getting my forearm done on the 29th so when I get home and take the plastic off from the shop I take a shower and put the second skin on and leave it on for 4-5 days. Then repeat for 2 weeks??
I have a few older tattoos (20+ years). I kept them clean and a light film of antibiotic ointment. My daughter has a full sleeve and many others. She uses the film stuff you mentioned. She keeps a roll of it because if she or my son in law gets a new tattoo, she's prepared.
I have seven pretty decent size tattoos and I just learned about Saniderm. My artist used in on my forearm and it pretty nice not having to do anything for the first 4-5 days. After than you just peel it off slowly and use Aquaphor or Lubiderm. I recommend Aquaphor first cus your skin will be really dry. Use that about 3 days and then use lotion(fragrance free). I'm sure there's a few other ways to heal your new tat but mime have heald very nicely so I've kept with the same routine.
Just finished the rest of my sleeve and did a whole bunch of touch up so pretty much my whole arm is fresh again. For the first 3 nights I just make sure I have clean sheets and sleep on the opposite side so it can breathe.
I’ve never had plastic wrap put on any of my tattoos and never put any on myself. I will say after having my whole arm done .. 10/10 hated sleeping 😅 was stressful and uncomfortable af
@@deadboy6938 I just got my half sleeve, and nope. He told me just let it breathe. And keep it clean, and ointment on it. But Idek 😭 it’s hard like she said.
Same here, I take the plastic off soon as I get home, the tattoo continues to bleed, suffocating a bleeding wound with plastic isn’t a good idea…gotta let it breathe, clean it when you get home, I spray mine with a mixture of no alcohol witch hazel mixed with hemp oil multiple times a day and that does the trick for me.
Gotta be that notification squad . Tbh first 3 nights I wrap my fresh tatt because if I dont I will keep worrying about it all night. After 3 nights I thinks its ok to relax. Gonna watch the vid now,Ik theres gonna be some good tips 👌
CaRve Rage It can leave the tattoo blotchy if you sleep on it because it can cause you to sweat some of the ink out. It’s not going to ruin the tattoo but you may need a touch up if that happens. Also if it is in the scabbing phase it can pull the scab of prematurely. Not the end of the world either way. It will still look fine with a touch up.
@@AskDr.Stupid thank you bro i appreciate the advise a lot i just got my first tattoo and it’s a half sleeve so i’ve been stressing my ass off but i’m not that worried anymore probably gonna need a tiny touch up but nothing bad
I had two old tattoo but more worried about my new 3 tattoo I gotten yesterday I don’t want it to get infected u have help me a lot watching this just took an warm shower and will be getting some wraps from the store to keep it from germs onto the skin
i’ve never used second skin or saniderm. for sleeping i just make sure my sheets and blankets are clean and use a less fuzzy blanket for whatever area was tattooed
My artist never used plastic. I’m going back next week to get a piece colored in. I’ll ask about the plastic. I usually just use aquaphor and wear a clean cotton shirt.
Everytime I get a tattoo you just make sure to wash your bedsheets like every few days or even more , just keep it clean , and don’t worry , it’s gonna touch your bed it’s gonna touch your blankets , you have to be able to get good sleep for the tattoo to heal properly , so just keep it clean and you will be fine no matter how you sleep or how much of the tattoo is touching your bed , never ever had a problem becuase of this .
Inked a friend of mine. He got drunk that night. Passed out on a pleather couch, tattoo down. When he peeled himself off the next morning, it peeled off his new tattoo right along with him.
Wish I’d have seen this before I got my first tattoo done on my shoulder. First night I rolled onto my tattoo and my T-shirt stuck to the tattoo! Thankfully a friend said to soak it off in the shower and didn’t seem to cause any damage. Tattoo healed up well in 10 days (after a week of ‘tattoo flu’)
@@justinkd thanks man it’s healed up pretty good already, feels stiff though, I just saw your pain scale video and I just got my forearm done. The wrist killed brotha it was bad😂😂
getting my first tat in two days time, two big moths on my calf, and this video, alongside your other prepping vids, have truly eased my mind, cheers mate🤙🏼
I got a tattoo on my leg 2 days ago, the Lower part like a snake coiled upwards, so what I’m doing is just whenever I’m laying or relaxing or sleeping on the bed, I keep a pillow under my leg so it’s never in direct contact with the sheet, but I also keep an extra clean washed bed sheet too. It’s very comfortable, and of course it hurts when it touches anything so this is great for me!
Growing up I was never allergic to anything so when I got my sleeve started after my very first session we used saniderm, I left it on till day 2 when puss was building up under it, I took it off and I was covered in pimples all over my new ink, after tons of touch ups on that tat and a full sleeve later iv never used saniderm again, turns out I’m Allergic to it, if you have prior tattoos that healed well without useing saniderm I’d highly recommend continuing that and stay away from it, I know the chances are low but for the few of us that to have a reaction to it trust me it’s really bad
Thanks for the heads up. I once had a similar reaction to one of those anti blister second skin heel protector, so I was very wary already, but I now know for certain it won't be for me 😕
I leave the wrap on for 3 hours … take it off .. wash with dial gold anti bac soap . That’s it . 2 days later I put on a tat balm - love Viking revolution - now I wash with dial soap 3-4 times daily . Had 3 and they have all healed wonderful! Use clean soft towels for sleeping .
just got in on Thursday. My artist used saniderm and said I can leave it for 4-6 days but it got pretty icky so I took it off after 24 hours and have been puting Aquaphor on it since. It's healing great no problems
I am so glad I stumbled upon your RUclips channel! I am getting my first tattoo next week and all of the videos I've seen so far has really been helping me! Thanks again and keep up the great work!
I got a large forearm tattoo yesterday and I left it unwrapped (clean with some healing ointment) overnight and I was determined to not move in my sleep. I was lucky that I woke up with my forearm in the same position I went to sleep in 😂 but I know I don’t move a whole lot when I sleep, that probably wouldn’t work out too well for most. I’m definitely going to use Saniderm when I do my full sleeve!
Thank you you answered so much of my questions! I'm planning to get both arm sleeves and one of my legs done and I needed to know how to survive for that first week lol
First time I watch, it's very cool channel, I am gonna have my first tattoo this Sunday, Chinese calligraphy in Guangzhou, I am excited, advices you are giving are very valuable, thanks bro, I am fan from now, by the way you have fantastic sleeves.
Yeah I probably get a bit fussy looking after the new tattoo for a week or two.....spending good money on the work so do my best to get best results for lasting work
Just say your videos. I just got my first one tattoo done on my shoulder and the saniderm was coming off. So i watched your cleaning video, i followed what you said. But i recover it with cling wrap because i move a lot in my sleep. Only thing i couldn't clean my bedsheets because i got the tattoo late.
I just got my first tattoo on my forearm as well :D coming on day 6 of having the saniderm skin on. Can’t wait to take it off on Wednesday and clean it for the first time.
Q: what about people with super sensitive skin? I have used both Tegaderm and Saniderm to cover up but my skin breaks out into a horrible rash from them... even with an ointment before the wrap.. any tips??
I’m confused because honestly my tattoo didn’t bleed at all or any plasma crap. My wrap was recommended to stay on for 2-3 days also. And I just put on a tshirt whenever I sleep just so I don’t scratch or rub it, if I do at least I have a layer in between. I got my tattoo a little more than a week ago and it’s healing well. It’s a fine line tattoo, peels in tiny bits, it stopped itching like crazy after 4-5 days and only itches every now and then. So far it looks great
Quick question if u were doing a all day session like 10 hours and u got home late how wld u treat it. Would you just go to sleep and let it do its work over night and wash it the morning?? or would u wait a couple hours after getting it to get quick wash in then wrap and go to bed.
You could do both but what I’ve always had late sessions so what I’ve done is wait a couple hours (or sleep abit with an alarm set) clean it then go to sleep
a session that long, depending on the colour and detail, is in half sleeve territory and it’s more than likely the artist would have wrapped a tattoo that size in SecondSkin or some equivalent that’s meant to stay on for as long as it stays uncompromised.
Just tried second skin for the first time especially for this reason. It really Fucked me up. By the day two or three my whole fresh tattoo under the sandierm was swollen and red caused by bad allergic reaction. Gladly the reaction went away by using antihistamin and Some fresh air. Im never using second skin again… :D
Hey Justin your videos are great I’m glad to have come across them!!!! I’d like to ask you a question. The moment I’m writing this is the Day 1 of my first tatto which is the whole upper arm. Now I’ve been trying to stay very cautious with the healing ointment I use but I think I put way too much before I go to sleep and I panicked so I took some dry kitchen towel and dapped some of it off just in case... how much ointment do you recommend I use throughout the day and how much before I go to sleep?
Hey what’s up! So I would say use a good amount to cover the whole area, let it sit for acouple min to just let the skin absorb it as much as possible then take a clean and new Paper towel and dab it. The excess ointment will come off with the paper towel. Then you’re Goood to go. Do it for both during the day and before bed
I’ve had a sleeve done and am going in soon to get more tattoos. Most of these I have been told about by my artist except for the extra wrap after you wash the tattoo on the first day
I recommend it because if not you can run higher chance of infection because the plastic wrap adds as another and also prevents clothes and bedsheets from sticking to the healing tattoos
I take the plastic wrap off soon as I get home, suffocating a bleeding wound with plastic isn’t a good idea, I spray my tattoos with a mixture of witch hazel (no alcohol) and some hemp oil multiple times a day, does the trick for me.
I’ve read/heard the opposite in the plastic, though it makes sense, the breathing aspect and cleaning is most consistent. Your other info is 100% right on? Thanks!
I'm getting my tattoo next month on my forearm. After the first day when I don't wear the wrap at night the second day, what would be the best way to sleep
Hey I’m bouta start my sleeve next week. I know I should sleep on clean bed sheets to start but how often should I wash/ change the sheets during the healing process?
What tip did you agree with the most? 🤔
I loved the idea of saniderm
What to wear on the healing process? Going to get my tatto in just a week.
Saniderm for me 👍
I loved the idea of not having to sleep with my 🐕, cause that’s hard to do lol
I agree about the plastic wrap thing because I hate germs and I'm quite a germaphobe 🤣
Just got my first yesterday. A 3-3.5 inch black cat-fully blacked out and colored in. Artist put gauze and wrapped it and told me to leave it wrapped overnight then take the bandage off. Once a day gently wash with unscented antibacterial soap and apply a thin layer of aquaphor 2-3x a day for a week. No need to re-wrap nightly. Tattoo only bled slightly night after getting it and color isn’t bleeding off. Just listen to your artists recommendations. They are the ones who gave you the tat and they will know best above all.
How much did you pay? I paid $300 for a 4.5" tattoo
@@MisterUrbanWorldTecate Mexico man !!! Best tattoos and super cheap ! Trust I got my whole upper arms and chest there I paid 100$ for 6inch tattoo
I paid about $220 with tip for a pec piece, about 4" 4" @@MisterUrbanWorld
So should I just not sleep for 14 days
Yes that is correct
Hahaha yeah
Pretty much yes
Cocaine homie
@@itzthorhomie447 nah Meth
Got my first night behind me after a 4 hour session yesterday.
My artist told me not to put new foil on it but just cleaning it and applying the lotion he gave me. (tattoomed after tattoo)
I had pretty much no ink coming out over night.
Just shows how every artist has a differrent approach and how everyone should listen to his artist. After all they know best :D
The second skin is a must, got my half sleeve done on the 20th and the first week was so easy and carefree compared to the usual dry healing
I hope to try it out for myself soon as well. Always hear great things about it and the carefreeness of it sounds so appealing
What'd you do for the first week ?
Jake Fielder it’s like a plaster over the tattoo, it’s mostly used on burn wounds
Ugh i has an allergic reaction to saniderm so back to this.
How long should I keep applying these second skin wraps? I just got a tattoo on my calf and today is day 2. I came home and washed my tattoo and re applied aquafor and the second skin and also took it off this morning, cleaned it and did the same thing again. Just wondering how long I should keep that routine?
I waited about 11 years to start getting tattooed again from 18 after I got most of my left arm covered. The old work vs the tattoos I’ve been getting now are night and day. Healing was always an issue when I was younger because of a lack of information. Now being OCD, my neck, right arm and chest are coming vibrant and very colorful, as they are heavy in reds, whites, and pinks. Thanks for your help on furthering my OCD with securing the artwork to heal the best as well as make my hard earned money not feel wasted! Thanks man!
You gonna touch up the old tattoos you got or leave them be?
I use saniderm and its amazing. My artist puts it on, I keave it for 3 days then take it off, wash it and put one more on for 24-48 hours. Then I take it off and start with the aftercare saniderm stick. Having that second skin on for 3-5 days helps avoid all those issues in the most vulnerable part of your healing. I highly recommend it.
In my opinion. This is by far the most informational tattoo video! Lol ,answered every question i needed and made me feel a lot more at ease on how to take care of it after
I just got my very first tattoo six days ago and I had the second skin and it was amazing I didn't have to worry about as you stayed at all of the other things I am now on day six I removed it on day five per my tattoo artist recommendation and I've had no issues thank God I would highly recommend it
Saniderm and any other second skin is absolutely amazing 🙏🏼👊🏼
I've received 3 good size tattoos in the last 4 months, my artist put saniderm on just before I leave and it stays on for 5 days and I am amazed at how well my ink heals. No itching or scabing, healing is a breeze
Did you get a lot of fluid under the saniderm because I got mine yesterday and he too put Saniderm on mine but I woke up to a lot of fluid under the Saniderm
@@ninaQ831 not a bit, maybe he didn't let it weep long enough, only a few minutes, and wipe it clean with paper towel before putting the saniderm on. Smooth from center out. Good luck... I just remembered this guy has a video about fluid under the saniderm, he puts a hole in and drains the fluid, then puts a patch over with a small piece, maybe that will help
@@ninaQ831 I have that right now. Just got a tattoo 2 days ago and he put second skin and I see there is alot of fluid maybe some blood. But my artist said to leave the second skin for 6 days before I take it off and clean It. So not sure if that's normal or what
im was allergic to the adhesive
Currently watching this at 3:30 am lol. Got a new tattoo that runs down my entire inner forearm and I’ve been in one position the entire night so that it doesn’t touch anything. This is the first time I couldn’t sleep because of a tattoo.
You should be fine but try your best to not put to much pressure on it. Your sleeps will definitely get better with time, first few nights suck
I agree that you should let your tattoo breath after the first day!
On the subject of Saniderm, keep in mind that there are people that allergic to the adhesive of the plastic. So read the packaging folks! Other than that, Saniderm is great. You can skip all the worry of cleaning and putting ointment for the first 3 to 4 days! Most artists that put Saniderm on me recommended to not leave it on for more than 4 days
Totally agree forgot about the allergic aspect of it. Thanks for pointing that out for me and everyone else 👌🏼
JustINKD my pleasure. It’s a great product nonetheless. Everyone should try it at least once!
Saniderm or any of those bandages are such a game changer for healing. It is amazing. I didnt use it for my first half sleeve but for the other half of my arm it was amazing for the begining stages of healing. Cant wait to see you try it out and do a reaction xD
Can’t wait to try it out for myself. Super excited to have some of their products coming in the mail soon to review 👊🏼
Saniderm is amazing!! Definitely agree!!
Can you sleep on your tattoo if you have this second skin on?
@@mercurytiger Depends what you mean by sleep on it. It is definitely way more protected with it on since its pretty much a barrier. Id still keep careful of the area when sleeping. Like if my right outter arm was tatted, id sleep on my left. If u roll onto ur right wouldnt be the end of the world. STILL better than nothing since u dont gotta worry about ink staining ur sheets. :)
Used it on an arm tattoo, huge infection from it. Never ever again.
I’ve had a large portion of my back done and second skin is a must I typically will leave it on till the 4-5 day mark when I start to itch and it starts to come loose and take it off in the shower with water hitting it as it hurts pulling it off as it’s stuck to tender healing skin but the water makes it much easier to remove there will be some ink plasma and dried blood on it but it’s fine not to touch it up to 5 days longer depending upon the rate the edges loosen up.
Question getting my forearm done on the 29th so when I get home and take the plastic off from the shop I take a shower and put the second skin on and leave it on for 4-5 days. Then repeat for 2 weeks??
@@zzzirfamo7908 no after the 4-5 days you don't re-apply
I have a few older tattoos (20+ years). I kept them clean and a light film of antibiotic ointment. My daughter has a full sleeve and many others. She uses the film stuff you mentioned. She keeps a roll of it because if she or my son in law gets a new tattoo, she's prepared.
I have seven pretty decent size tattoos and I just learned about Saniderm. My artist used in on my forearm and it pretty nice not having to do anything for the first 4-5 days. After than you just peel it off slowly and use Aquaphor or Lubiderm. I recommend Aquaphor first cus your skin will be really dry. Use that about 3 days and then use lotion(fragrance free). I'm sure there's a few other ways to heal your new tat but mime have heald very nicely so I've kept with the same routine.
You can't tell your significant other to sleep on the floor 😂😂
Why not? Lol
He can sleep on the mat in the bathroom
Just finished the rest of my sleeve and did a whole bunch of touch up so pretty much my whole arm is fresh again. For the first 3 nights I just make sure I have clean sheets and sleep on the opposite side so it can breathe.
You did it right 👌🏼
I’ve never had plastic wrap put on any of my tattoos and never put any on myself. I will say after having my whole arm done .. 10/10 hated sleeping 😅 was stressful and uncomfortable af
You never wore a wrap? Even when you slept on the night you got it?
@@deadboy6938 I just got my half sleeve, and nope. He told me just let it breathe. And keep it clean, and ointment on it. But Idek 😭 it’s hard like she said.
Same here, I take the plastic off soon as I get home, the tattoo continues to bleed, suffocating a bleeding wound with plastic isn’t a good idea…gotta let it breathe, clean it when you get home, I spray mine with a mixture of no alcohol witch hazel mixed with hemp oil multiple times a day and that does the trick for me.
@@ShiddyShad808 yea I love my tat now!
I’m watching all these videos cuz I just got a tribal tat thanks Uce!!
Geez, I gotta wash my bed sheets before this appointment.
I would. Just for extra precautions
Gotta be that notification squad .
Tbh first 3 nights I wrap my fresh tatt because if I dont I will keep worrying about it all night. After 3 nights I thinks its ok to relax.
Gonna watch the vid now,Ik theres gonna be some good tips 👌
the supports always 100 with you! 👊 let me know if theres any tips you really agree with
@@justinkd Everything you said is spot on,but I'maa get mad at you fam if you continue to bring up that little scratch on your rose...
I dont know if you have ever had a cat. But you cant just tell then “no”. Lol
They dont care what you say. 😂
I don’t have one or have ever owned one. It I know Cats are assholes and do what they please 😂
@@justinkd hey man, your really cool for responding to a new comment on a video you posted months ago. You got another subscriber today. Great videos!
I'm a side sleeper, and even if I fall asleep on my back, I wake up on my side. My arm/leg tattoos always get slept on inadvertently lol.
how does that affect them? do they still come out sharp
CaRve Rage It can leave the tattoo blotchy if you sleep on it because it can cause you to sweat some of the ink out. It’s not going to ruin the tattoo but you may need a touch up if that happens. Also if it is in the scabbing phase it can pull the scab of prematurely. Not the end of the world either way. It will still look fine with a touch up.
@@AskDr.Stupid thank you bro i appreciate the advise a lot i just got my first tattoo and it’s a half sleeve so i’ve been stressing my ass off but i’m not that worried anymore probably gonna need a tiny touch up but nothing bad
advice**
I had two old tattoo but more worried about my new 3 tattoo I gotten yesterday I don’t want it to get infected u have help me a lot watching this just took an warm shower and will be getting some wraps from the store to keep it from germs onto the skin
If only Tattoo artist's were this informative.
P.s I love this guy's tattoos more than i do my own.
I know some don’t tell you everything you should/need to know but I’m sure if you ask they’d help inform. And thank you 🙏🏼
I just got a tattoo I been watching your videos of how to take care of the tattoo gave me great information on how to care for It I thank you .
I just got my first two tattoos in one day and the healing sucks on both arms lol
i’ve never used second skin or saniderm. for sleeping i just make sure my sheets and blankets are clean and use a less fuzzy blanket for whatever area was tattooed
My artist never used plastic. I’m going back next week to get a piece colored in. I’ll ask about the plastic. I usually just use aquaphor and wear a clean cotton shirt.
Same
Everytime I get a tattoo you just make sure to wash your bedsheets like every few days or even more , just keep it clean , and don’t worry , it’s gonna touch your bed it’s gonna touch your blankets , you have to be able to get good sleep for the tattoo to heal properly , so just keep it clean and you will be fine no matter how you sleep or how much of the tattoo is touching your bed , never ever had a problem becuase of this .
I toss and turn at night and I woke up with ink on my sheets almost a full impression of it 🥴
Is it gonna ruin the color of tattoo?
Inked a friend of mine. He got drunk that night. Passed out on a pleather couch, tattoo down. When he peeled himself off the next morning, it peeled off his new tattoo right along with him.
Seriously?
Thats total nonsense
Wish I’d have seen this before I got my first tattoo done on my shoulder. First night I rolled onto my tattoo and my T-shirt stuck to the tattoo! Thankfully a friend said to soak it off in the shower and didn’t seem to cause any damage. Tattoo healed up well in 10 days (after a week of ‘tattoo flu’)
My artist uses saniterm thank god it heals great w no problem
Just got my first tattoo today, watched this vid and the cleaning vid, thanks for the awesome advice💪💪
My pleasure glad I could help!! Hope your tattoo heals well! 👊🏼
@@justinkd thanks man it’s healed up pretty good already, feels stiff though, I just saw your pain scale video and I just got my forearm done. The wrist killed brotha it was bad😂😂
Great informative video. I usually just clean the tattoo really well and apply ointment before bed, never had any problems with it.
I just use satin sheets, you won’t have to worry about the tattoo scraping and drying out over night on cotton sheets
This is actually a great tip!! 👌🏼
getting my first tat in two days time, two big moths on my calf, and this video, alongside your other prepping vids, have truly eased my mind, cheers mate🤙🏼
So, how do they look like now?
How did it come out
I got a tattoo on my leg 2 days ago, the Lower part like a snake coiled upwards, so what I’m doing is just whenever I’m laying or relaxing or sleeping on the bed, I keep a pillow under my leg so it’s never in direct contact with the sheet, but I also keep an extra clean washed bed sheet too. It’s very comfortable, and of course it hurts when it touches anything so this is great for me!
Saniderm and call it a day. Literally game changer
Agreed 💯💯
Just got tattoo on my leg
I was looking for this
Thx
Growing up I was never allergic to anything so when I got my sleeve started after my very first session we used saniderm, I left it on till day 2 when puss was building up under it, I took it off and I was covered in pimples all over my new ink, after tons of touch ups on that tat and a full sleeve later iv never used saniderm again, turns out I’m Allergic to it, if you have prior tattoos that healed well without useing saniderm I’d highly recommend continuing that and stay away from it, I know the chances are low but for the few of us that to have a reaction to it trust me it’s really bad
Thanks for the heads up. I once had a similar reaction to one of those anti blister second skin heel protector, so I was very wary already, but I now know for certain it won't be for me 😕
Just got a sleeve tattoo in Korea first night was uncomfortable. Gotta say watching your video definitely made me feel at ease more
why Korea
@@golfdrugs8831 if you wanna know why look up pitta_kkm on ig . I like he's art work
Great video full of good info--thanks! Also, I have to say that your accent makes me smile. 😁👍🏼
I leave the wrap on for 3 hours … take it off .. wash with dial gold anti bac soap . That’s it . 2 days later I put on a tat balm - love Viking revolution - now I wash with dial soap 3-4 times daily . Had 3 and they have all healed wonderful! Use clean soft towels for sleeping .
just got in on Thursday. My artist used saniderm and said I can leave it for 4-6 days but it got pretty icky so I took it off after 24 hours and have been puting Aquaphor on it since. It's healing great no problems
I sleep with my arm on my table or leg and sleep in my back and let it breathe but to each there own sir
I am so glad I stumbled upon your RUclips channel! I am getting my first tattoo next week and all of the videos I've seen so far has really been helping me! Thanks again and keep up the great work!
So glad I’ve been able to help you out before your tattoo 🙏🏼 I’ll continue to keep putting out content to help people on their own tattoo journey
I got a large forearm tattoo yesterday and I left it unwrapped (clean with some healing ointment) overnight and I was determined to not move in my sleep. I was lucky that I woke up with my forearm in the same position I went to sleep in 😂 but I know I don’t move a whole lot when I sleep, that probably wouldn’t work out too well for most. I’m definitely going to use Saniderm when I do my full sleeve!
Thank you you answered so much of my questions! I'm planning to get both arm sleeves and one of my legs done and I needed to know how to survive for that first week lol
I’m 15 rn and getting a back tattoo for my 16th bday in a few days, it’s pretty big so I’m nervous about the aftercare, these help so much though 😭
On the clean supply. The advise you gave on the different types of ointment.
My biggest worry was how to sleep it.
First time I watch, it's very cool channel, I am gonna have my first tattoo this Sunday, Chinese calligraphy in Guangzhou, I am excited, advices you are giving are very valuable, thanks bro, I am fan from now, by the way you have fantastic sleeves.
Good luck with the tattoo!! And thank you appreciate the words of support 👊🏼🙏🏼
@@justinkd can I sleep with the original wrapping for the first night? Got the tattoo late
Awesome video like always bro! Im getting mine soon so this will definitely help me out
Always appreciate the support thank you 🙏🏼
Yeah I probably get a bit fussy looking after the new tattoo for a week or two.....spending good money on the work so do my best to get best results for lasting work
Great advice, great tattoos also, real nice to hear a dude who knows real tattoo care
Just trying to help others out and I’m always learning as I go
Just say your videos. I just got my first one tattoo done on my shoulder and the saniderm was coming off. So i watched your cleaning video, i followed what you said. But i recover it with cling wrap because i move a lot in my sleep. Only thing i couldn't clean my bedsheets because i got the tattoo late.
This is why I use saniderm so you don’t have to worry about nothing happening
What does saniderm do
@@JesseTalksTruth it’s like a second skin
@@skyepawl4532 oh ok got my first tat like 4 days ago just been avoiding lots of water pressure on it and putting aquaphor when dry
Yeah I wish. Used it once extremely allergic though. Super bad skin reaction. Messed up my whole tatt.
I wasn’t given a wrap for my tattoo, asked for one but he said he didn’t recommend them but he gave me some A&D Ointment
Where’d you get it done
He’s old school and needs to get with the times. Second skin is a game changer man for real.
@@omgnagel2897 saniderm is fucking trash
@@IDontAShitGive Elaborate. My experience (using about 5 times now) super easy healing.
@@omgnagel2897 the tried and true meat packing pads are the way to go in my opinion. peeling that saniderm crap off your skin absolutely sucks.
It’s funny my first tattoo I was on a Naval vessel didn’t have second skin, didn’t sanitize my sheets, had neospirin that was it
Getting my first ever tattoo on Saturday on my forearm and getting a mid size cross needed this video ⚡️
I just got my first tattoo on my forearm as well :D coming on day 6 of having the saniderm skin on. Can’t wait to take it off on Wednesday and clean it for the first time.
First Comment !!! but love your videos
I slept in the wrap the first night and then made my puppy sleep away from me .
Laila Zuniga YES OFFICIAL FIRST!! and good even though im sure it was hard to tell them no
Thx I just got my 1st tat and I usually sleep on my right side but now I can't for 2 weeks
pro tip for legs and arms. Put the arm/leg into a clean pillowcase when you go to sleep on the first night.
I have no interest in any tattoos of any kind, but I really love watching this guys videos.
Q: what about people with super sensitive skin? I have used both Tegaderm and Saniderm to cover up but my skin breaks out into a horrible rash from them... even with an ointment before the wrap.. any tips??
Im getting a tattoo in Feb of my grandfather 😍 I got two other ones 6 months of each other in 2020 & I want 3 more 🙃💞
I have a 2nd skin on my arm now. I will change it tonight and reapply and leave it for 6 more days.
I’m confused because honestly my tattoo didn’t bleed at all or any plasma crap. My wrap was recommended to stay on for 2-3 days also. And I just put on a tshirt whenever I sleep just so I don’t scratch or rub it, if I do at least I have a layer in between. I got my tattoo a little more than a week ago and it’s healing well. It’s a fine line tattoo, peels in tiny bits, it stopped itching like crazy after 4-5 days and only itches every now and then. So far it looks great
Sometimes tattoos don’t do that and if yours has fine lines it might not be as obvious as a bigger more fully saturated tat
oops, i didn't know I was supposed to put more plastic wrap on.
Your good right cause I just got mines yesterday and I didn’t put plastic wrap on mines to go to sleep
@@kevenrowe2958 yes. Healed nicely.
Quick question if u were doing a all day session like 10 hours and u got home late how wld u treat it. Would you just go to sleep and let it do its work over night and wash it the morning??
or would u wait a couple hours after getting it to get quick wash in then wrap and go to bed.
You could do both but what I’ve always had late sessions so what I’ve done is wait a couple hours (or sleep abit with an alarm set) clean it then go to sleep
a session that long, depending on the colour and detail, is in half sleeve territory and it’s more than likely the artist would have wrapped a tattoo that size in SecondSkin or some equivalent that’s meant to stay on for as long as it stays uncompromised.
@@MrStockoHMK well the 10 changed to 6 in a half. But came out great even without tegaderm or other 2nd skin.
I just washed it and wrapped it again since it’s my first night is that a good choice
It’s been 3 days since I got my quarter sleeve, can I sleep and go to work without a wrap?
Just tried second skin for the first time especially for this reason. It really Fucked me up. By the day two or three my whole fresh tattoo under the sandierm was swollen and red caused by bad allergic reaction. Gladly the reaction went away by using antihistamin and Some fresh air. Im never using second skin again… :D
When I wrap my tattoo it sweats and the ink ran off...I was pissed
It will do that the first couple nights. You’re fine and so is the tattoo 👌🏼
One of my dogs kept sticking just her nose in my fresh tat when I got my leg done and that always stung.
dogs are the best, probably just wanted to try and see what was wrong and help 💁
My dog does the same lol
They smell the open wound & blood & whatever ointment/cleaning the artist uses.
Hell yeah, nice vid bro🔥
thank you 👊
is that the rogers dome & CN tower portrait on ur wall? u from Toronto brotha?
Born and raised bro 🙋🏼♀️👊🏼
@@justinkd same homie! based here in Etobicoke. can I ask who's you're artist?
Awesome!!! And For majority of my work on my arms @evo_erk has done it and for my current artist doing my leg it’s @bscopezz
@@justinkd wow both great artists! especially "bscopezz" love that dark style realism, plus based in markham. thx for the response happy holidays bro
Hey Justin your videos are great I’m glad to have come across them!!!! I’d like to ask you a question. The moment I’m writing this is the Day 1 of my first tatto which is the whole upper arm. Now I’ve been trying to stay very cautious with the healing ointment I use but I think I put way too much before I go to sleep and I panicked so I took some dry kitchen towel and dapped some of it off just in case... how much ointment do you recommend I use throughout the day and how much before I go to sleep?
Hey what’s up! So I would say use a good amount to cover the whole area, let it sit for acouple min to just let the skin absorb it as much as possible then take a clean and new Paper towel and dab it. The excess ointment will come off with the paper towel. Then you’re Goood to go. Do it for both during the day and before bed
@@justinkd exactly that what I doing with my lower half arm sleeve last week.. I’m very happy with it
Dude you have awesome work!!Very nice
I’ve had a sleeve done and am going in soon to get more tattoos. Most of these I have been told about by my artist except for the extra wrap after you wash the tattoo on the first day
I recommend it because if not you can run higher chance of infection because the plastic wrap adds as another and also prevents clothes and bedsheets from sticking to the healing tattoos
As a tattoo artist I made the switch to saniderm on all my tattoos it cost more then plastic wrap but imo it's better then taping on plastic wrap
Been watching all videos to get prepared for my first piece
Goodluck and hope I’ve been able to help out 🙏🏼👊🏼
@@justinkd most def. From sleeping, to how to prepare a day before and what to do and not to do, to not be in the bust tattoo videos🤣
I take the plastic wrap off soon as I get home, suffocating a bleeding wound with plastic isn’t a good idea, I spray my tattoos with a mixture of witch hazel (no alcohol) and some hemp oil multiple times a day, does the trick for me.
Bro where do you get the hemp oil at ??
I’ve read/heard the opposite in the plastic, though it makes sense, the breathing aspect and cleaning is most consistent. Your other info is 100% right on? Thanks!
Ive got a cat and because of That I used to sleep witv plastic wrapped around my arms for the first Week 😅
Going for my first session on the 20th of October to start my chest piece. Super excited
OUUU full chest 🤔 what are you getting?
I got a memorial piece for my grandmother. 6.5 hours to finish it all. 2 roses, her name, and a rosary
Awesome!! Great way to communicate a woman I’m sure meant the world to you as mine do to me 🙏🏼👊🏼
@@justinkd it means a lot to me.
Ive been getting work done on my left arm so i sleep on my right side with arm outside of the cover
I'm getting my tattoo next month on my forearm. After the first day when I don't wear the wrap at night the second day, what would be the best way to sleep
Just close ur eyes and breathe
@@midheelwhip no kap
How was your experience bro? I’m getting mine on Friday on my outer forearm
are u going to try and complete ur leg sleeve relatively soon so the fading happens at the same time?
going to try and get it done in a decent time frame 👊
Got my second arm tat but I just leave my wrap on till the morning
Have a question is Hamp tattoo enhancing body moisturizer any good
These enhancing body moisturizers I think are abit of a money grab. I don’t think you’d notice any difference from grabbing a regular moisturizer
I dropped my phone on my freshly tattooed chest and nearly cried lmao
Fact: Lubriderm is the best lotion to moisturize your tattoo
That shit drys out fast
@@higgs878 you’re only supposed to put a thin layer on the tattoo 4 times a day. If it drys out fast put 5-6 times a day
Hey I’m bouta start my sleeve next week. I know I should sleep on clean bed sheets to start but how often should I wash/ change the sheets during the healing process?
I just got a full outer thigh tattoo today. Thank God I’m a stomach sleeper LOL.
At first I read that as a full otter 🦦 tattoo 😆
Hi Justin i love your tips and iam gonna get dagger tattoo on my arm and on my back pls wish me luck
Can you put saniderm after 6 days on your tattoo?
What do recommend for ointment for people who live a wholistic lifestyle? Use things with a lot of ingredients I use black soap and oils and stuff