It's become kind of a tradition for me to watch this video every time I get a tattoo. By now I basically know it by heart and have my own healing process down but I still religiously watch it, it's just become part of the process
Have you heard of saniderm aftercare bandages? It's a clear plastic film that is waterproof but still breathable unlike the plastic wrap. Makes the healing process much simpler, with the best quality results. I think you'd love it.
That's what I got for my first and only tattoo so far. It was simple and clean and reduced my healing process to almost nothing. So I'm going to stick with it for the rest of mine! I was lucky enough that my artist gave it to me otherwise I wouldn't have known about it
I had that and took it off my tattoo was bleeding Wich is normal but it just collects the blood and gives it a pouch to sit in and eventually it leaked out and it didn’t dry until I took it off
@@ca.r1334 it's very different from person to person and artist to artist. My artist said it's better to wrap it the first 5 days while at work since I shouldn't scrap it or something like that. And some people just keep it wrapped the first hours.
I used to use lotion, but my artist recommended aquaphor... Best healing aid I've used. No scabbing for me, hardly any flaking. Great video. I am going to try your wrapping method.
Aquaphor is Petroleum based and technically shouldn’t be used on tattoos as it clogs your pores and leaves no way for your tattoo to breathe and often can pull the ink out of your tattoo but everyone is different. I’m glad it worked for you though!
I just wanted to let you know that I have used this routine for my traditional sleeve, and I have been getting so many compliments about how well they have healed and how bright they are. Just wanted you to know :)
Great tips! It's so interesting because I've always been told to never re-wrap my tattoos and to just clean them and then let them air dry. But yours look so great and you re-wrap them for 3 days. I think it's very interesting what different people/tattoo artists will recommend!
i did rewrap my tattoo for the first two nights I'm glad i did because the stuff leaving my body wouldve been on my sheets otherwise and it would be really irritated
I’ve watched your old tattoo videos for years. I’ve seen this one so many times lol just thought I’d let you know how much I love your stuff. It’s so calming to listen to your old TTT videos🖤
this is what i do also..you want it to start to dry after you remove the bandage , while cleaning it as well with a rinse ....Then I apply skinfix after 24 hours and rinse to keep from drying up.. Ps. using cold water after the tattoo to rinse will close your pours and keep ink from running out.. that's my method
i don't wrap mine either, unless i have to go out. i also start moisturizing it the next day, with coconut oil. everyone has something that works for them
I am a picker and a scratcher and when I tell you when I got my first one, I had so much self control with the itching because I didn’t want to ruin my tattoo so i was pleasantly surprised but like i said, i didn’t want to ruin it. Healing was worst part for me compared to actually getting the piece on my side/ribs. I patted the crap out of my side though lol. I used aquaphor the first weekish and than once healed some more after that I used Cerve body/face lotion. Also helps to have friends who have a lot of tattoos to get advice from! Big help!
i have the same routine!!! same brands and everything. also my first tattoo is a floral rib piece on my left side haha i had to double take when reading this.
pretty much every single comment is about peoples experiences with tattoos and I'm here just like.... ive been watching her videos all day and I don't even want a tattoo
I have mild eczema, so I have to be really careful with my skin getting dry or oils getting trapped and that would usually be a problem when getting tattoos because stuff is getting lodged into your skin. Eczema doesn't stop me though, and I have had very considerate and kind tattoo artist help me with finding a good healing process for me. I have 4 pieces, one I just got another the other day. My processes is basically cleaning it twice a day, morning and night. During the morning cleaning, starting after the first day, I add a little bit of Lubriderm lotion. On the forth day, I beginning only washing it in the morning and add lotion twice a day. Once it starts to get scabby, I add lotion when it bothers me. Also, when it itches I add lotion as well. Keeping it moisturized with a water based lotion helps from an eczema outbreak and helps the tattoo from scarring because an outbreak. OH! Also, I make sure I wash my hands before every lotion application to insure no infection.
I have watched this video so many times always saying to myself that when i get a tattoo i will use this.. I finally built up the courage to get one and this method worked perfectly! My tattoo is healing perfectly! Thank you Qcknd!!
I commented a while back and I just got my first two tattoos today, my tattoo artist told me to use coconut oil in the healing process. It is natural and just a little bit of it goes a long way. He said not anti bacterial soap but what I'm doing is diluting the soap with water when using it. Thank you so much for this video! Very helpful
@@Imwinnnie You can use organic cold pressed virgin coconut oil as a sub for lotion. That's what my tattoo artist recommends. It's worked for me beautifully!
I use coconut oil it works very well plus has natural antibacterial properties never had a problem with it and I only get black ink no color I like the old fashioned look. or some people call jail house work I'm also type 2 diabetes but I try very hard to take care of my self and tattoos.
I used that too along with Hempz lotion, she and I use the same soap but she dilute hers down way to much I'm guessing she has sensitive skin. As I've commented on her other video each person has different healing genes in them
Yes it is. Literally everyone I know here in italy who has a tattoo has advised me to use baby lotion and it works. no fragrances and no harsh chemicals. it's usually really thick though so you don't want to put too much and too often. about 4/5 times a day in the first week and then you can use it more often.
Of course everyone has different experiences but I never re wrap tattoos and what I have has healed amazingly, I just wash and moisturize them religiously. I poke fresh tattoos when they're itchy 😂 your tattoos are lovely!
***** I've tried both! I found bepanthen was a lot better! Even though I used it on a bigger tattoo than I used dream cream on, it healed a lot quicker, but I only used it for the first 5 days then switched to a moisturiser.
+Jessica Marie i allways recommend bepanthen plus... plus is ment for small wounds (scratches or tattoos in this case) and it's also antiseptic which is a big plus (pun intended)... while the regular bepanthen is ment more for burnt skin than wounds and yeah, it does feel kinda dry when compared with plus... and i also use it for the first 4-6 days... after that i use bepanthol plus (a lotion version of bepanthen) and fish ointment - a thin layer of bepanthol, and after my skin absorbs it (it takes about a minute) i top it off with the fish ointment creme (it's like this greasy thing that puts a nice and long lasting shield over my newborn)
The only things my artist told me to do was keep it clean and put coconut oil on it. I absolutely loved using just coconut oil. I only used food grade coconut oil because I felt like that was the most pure. Now, my watercolor tattoo is nice and vibrant!
Brooke Watson I used coconut oil for my first tattoo and it’s incredibly patchy and a lot of the ink came out during the healing process. I love coconut oil for everything but tattoos.
@@Crazygaucho62 It's wonderful. I've gotten more tattoos since that comment and I've used coconut oil for all of them. I just melt it and dab a light layer on. That way, the skin can soak it up without becoming suffocated and you don't have to worry about disturbing the skin from rubbing it in.
My artist told me to put a THIN amount aquifer to when I wrap it and to NOT put a paper towel bc that will dry it out and make scabs. I wrap it at night for like a week. Also use antibacterial soap the kind that it foamy pump is the best. Keep using Aquifer for the lotion. I have colored and black and gray lotions and they are really bright.
this might sound strange, but your bathroom makes me nostalgic for my childhood and visiting my grandparents in america (but in a good way) anyways though, your leg tattoos are gorgeous and this video is great and i will definitely use these tips! :)
100% correct. I have two full sleeves, two pieces on one leg, my entire right knee and lower leg covered and not once has an artist told me to re-wrap it. In fact they actively discouraged it as cling wrap promotes heat and moisture, two ideal breeding grounds for nasty bacteria
just got my second tattoo and i am soooo excited lol I used unscented antibacterial soap and lukewarm water to clean my tattoo and a very thin layer of aquaphor..I am a fast healer..my first tattoo started to peel the second-third day
My tattoo healing process is very similar to yours, except I don't use any paper towels and just wrap it for the first 2-3 nights (depending on how much the tattoo is oozing on the second day). After that, I just leave it to breathe and apply either Bepathen or natural lotions every time my tattoo feels tight and dry, washing accordingly when needed with cold/lukewarm water. During the itchy process, I just do my very best to ignore any itchiness and just rub lotion whenever possible. Thanks for the video!
Awesome tips :) Just wanted to add that my tattoo artist recommended a dryer approach, less cream/lotion like when it flakes and stuff. Just washing it now and then but not applying cream often. And I think she's right because I did use too much cream once (non fragrance, natural) and blurred out a lot of my tattoo lines on one tattoo of mine. Maybe I did use it too soon though. But yeah dryer healing has been working very very well on my tattoos since I was given that advice
I thought so too! But it was weird because it only blurred after the first day, once I started healing it... the first day the lines were crisp and thin... is that normal? I had a hard time understanding why it happened how it did, and none of my other tattoos acted that way so I'm confused xD Thanks though, it probably is because of what you said
I had my first tattoo done yesterday (so i have no clue) my tattoo artist told me to keep the 2ndskin on for 3 days and then 3-4 days i should put tattoo creme on it 2-3 times a day
I'm watching the whole Public Record and Tatto Talk Tuesday Archive and it's being really helpful for me because I'm about to get my second tattoo, it's going to be big and the first one since I'm vegan. Can't wait to have it done! Thanks for all the advices and useful information you share. :)
I'm fairly new to the tattoo game but what works for me is the day of the tattoo and 3 days after, I use A+D ointment 3 times a day after I wash the tattoo (I use warm water and Dove unscented sensitive skin soap). I always blot the excess ointment off after applying to ensure I don't oversaturate. Then starting on the 4th day, I use Aveeno lotion on it 3 times a day after washing instead of A+D, but this time I don't blot off excess, I just just make sure I use enough to cover and rub into the tattoo, but not so much that it's not rubbing in all the way. Then I proceed with that until the tattoo has completely peeled and healed.
I like hearing that you moisturize when it itches too. I hear people say they just do it once in morning and once at night but I moisturize mine (I just use vitamin E after sun gel, like aloe) multiple times a day and I've always healed well :)
I wrap mine for the first couple of days, because I'm scared that it will get stuck to my bed sheet, or clothing, and to protect it from the elements. and in between wraps, after I wash them, I add a this. layer of aquaphor. after a couple of days, I use s non scented lotion, I usually use an aveeno product. and just keep it moisturized, and let if breath too until it heals. and don't pick scabs like you said! I have a tattoo I need to get touched up, because I picked a scab, and there is a hole in the color.
My tattoo artist said to not come in contact with water for a week. And he said as soon as the original bandages come off don't recover with bandages and let air get to it so it heels better
+Miranda Amyotte I mean, the tattoo is essentially a open wound, you have to wash it with soap and water. Your tattoo artist may have been referring to submerging yourself in water, like avoiding hot tubs, water park, bath tubs, etc. You HAVE to wash your fresh tattoos
nice video cool kid! I must say my healing process differs from yours.. i apply anti bacterial lotion the very next day... i also disapprove of putting paper towels around the tattoo overnight as this seems to bleed the tattoo of color. Nice video however... keep it up. :D
i wish i knew these tips before i got my first tattoo 2 years ago. my artist told me that i should immediately apply some kind of weird-ass cream over it and dont let it rest. i don't know how but cream made almost whole ink to come out and finally my tattoo ended up being light grey instead of solid black. Now as i am going to get inked again after past failure i will use these tips :D thank you a lot for sharing your experience and knowledge!
I'm working on my 6th tattoo right now, it's my second really large piece, but it's also the second piece that's scarred in the tattoo. I've always been told to never rewrap my tattoos, but I know a lot of people swear by the method, so I think I'm gonna try it for my next piece or two in the next few months. I love tattoos so I'm really glad I found your channel!
I dreamt of this tattoo for more than 15 years. Finally got it, or at least the first half. It’s large and has a ton of color. My artist is a master. He tells me I can wrap it before I sleep up to five nights. It’s amazing and I will take all precautions to keep it perfect.
This helped me figure out a good routine for my healing method. I just got my first one and I am on day three now. I've been moisturizing it with unscented lotion and aloe every couple hours to keep it from scabbing which has been working so far. I've also been wearing loose pants/shorts (my tat is on my thigh). I've also been washing it gently with a washcloth every morning and night. Hopefully this might help someone with their's.
I do pretty much everything you said but I never wrap again after first wash. I just let it breath and apply a thin layer of a healing cream. Maybe 2 days after I use a good moisturiser until it's healed
I have 14 Tattoos and what seems to working for me is if the Artist applies Tagaderm or similar tattoo film. The morning after I remove that, clean it well with antibacterial soap, and apply a new bandage. I leave that on for three days then wash again with antibacterial soap and follow up a few times a day with Aquafor. I have noticed the Tattoos are brighter and holding the ink better. Oh and I also blot with paper towels. If the Artist doesn't use Tegaderm I apply it after the first washing. Very nice video.
So the way I treated it was immediately washing it when I got back home after the tattoo, I was told to wash off the gel they put on and remove the cling film and rewrap it in Bepanthen baby cream (because savalon didn't provide enough moisture). I cleaned it with Unscented normal bar soap, next time I'll research ones specific for tattoos. I wouldn't wrap it up during the night because I don't really toss and turn during the night- I had my arm hung off the edge of the bed or positioned in a certain way that no clothing or sheets touched it. In the morning I'd wash it, puta light layer of cream on-I had a work shirt with sleeves and without so I could choose to my comfort. when I was at work I would then roll my sleeves down and wrap it back up with the cream (after washing it again) I'd leave it in the cling film for 3 hours and then I'd let it air out again. I made sure I put the cream on 3 times a day & one of those times it was wrapped. I repeated this for 10 days till healed.
day one update: its really annoying having plastic wrap on my leg, but so far the tattoo is good! one more day after today for the wrap, excited to get this shit off!
Really nice video. Thank you for making it. In your opinion do I put the paper towel and. Saran Wrap during the DAY **** For 3 days. After washing it or just at night..?.? Thank you. Your tattoos. Look beautiful.
That sounds adorable! Go for it~ It really isn't as big of a process as it seems while you're doing it and there's almost a sense of pride during the healing process of a tattoo. It's so exciting and so worth it!
Legs are easy, it's when you have a place that's difficult to wrap (like the shoulder blade >.>) that takes a bit more to take care of. Though, it's mostly in the case that you have to figure out how to make sure it's washed, moisturized, and covered/wrapped for the night.
Hazy Honestly it's not that overwhelming. Use soap to wash it twice a day. You don't have to re-wrap it after you take off the bandages for the first time, just make sure to give it a gentle but thorough clean first time washing. If you start peeling, use an oil or lotion to moisturize. Natural simple unscented products are best, I recommend dr bronners soap and coconut oil or shea butter. Loose clothes are nice while healing it's true. You'll find it's a lot easier than you think plus since it's small I'm sure you won't have a very hard time.
Hazy General rule for healing and the body, 'leaving it the fuck alone' is a great process. Like even over cleaning is bad. Just make sure it's clean and dry and not getting irritated and it'll heal just fine.
My tattoo artist uses derm shield is something similar to sandiderm but you keep it one for a full 5-7 days and it fast racks the healing because the plasma in liquid form actually helps with the healing of your skin and tattoo.
I actually use a beeswax based body moisturiser, it feels more like lip balm and very similar to the tattoo shop healing balm they all sell, it works really well for me! I do prefer a balmy consistency mainly because I already have super dry skin, and it is all natural
I will definitely have to try the wrap process with no ointment I use coconut oil and tht seems to work but I'll be trying to method 4sur... thnks for the info!
Awesome tips :) not sure if you mentioned it, but overall what is your typical total time until your tattoo is completely healed (if you had to guesstimate an average)? Does it vary with size at all or is it typically uniform?
+Renee Kelliher I have 3 large tattoos and for me the 3 day rule of moving from ointment to lotion is pretty uniform. it takes me about a full 2 weeks before the peeling stops but you should still be careful about sun exposure (as it is most sensitive while healing) for about a month.
+theRorasaurus I've been working on my half-sleeve for nearly two months, and each time i've gotten it worked on, the peeling keeps on for about 2 or 2.5 weeks, give or take. But it took my line work alone about 3 weeks before I personally felt it was completely healed.
I wrap only at night for magic three days too but on second night I use clingfilm without absorbing material because it makes the skin sweat which helps remove that last bit of excess ink in surrounding pores and ink that hasn't penetrated deeply. i do have one tattoo from years ago that I didn't cover and there is a small smudge of ink that somehow got under my skin next to my tattoo that has never been excreted or washed away, evidently I had huge pores that day and my skin drank it up. so annoyance following that experience is extra incentive with later tats to ensure all ink that will be rejected is elimated as early as possible!
When I got my first tattoo, I put saniderm on it and didn’t touch it for the first 3-4 days and then I washed it twice a day with antibacterial soap and applied some non scented lotion on it, for the next couple of weeks
Getting my first tat soon and I know I have sensitive skin that tends to have trouble healing sometimes so I think I’ll rewrap at night so the sore-liquid won’t stick to the sheets
We looked up coconut oil and tattoos and there was not one single comment saying don’t use it and a ton saying it’s great for healing tattoos. My prob is my dog loves coconut oil and in the past licked it right off (no tattoo involved at that point just a leg and hands)
I once had a tattoo artist tell me that he wanted me to dry heal my tattoo so essentially not to put any ointments or lotions on it at all and just allow the tattoo dry up, scab and flake off. I did that for a day and could not stand how dry and tight the tattooed skin felt so I ended up deferring from his suggestion. Which he said if I didn't follow his "rules" that he "wasn't responsible for the final outcome of his work" Needless to say I didn't go to him again. Also, do you know of any tattoo artists in the Chicagoland area that you would recommend? Thanks 😀
you're lucky to have only minimal swelling. anything on my legs or sensitive areas (inner bicep, wrist) swell like mad. i use saniderm for the first few days and it speeds the process of healing crazy amounts as well as reduces swelling within a day vs 3- days. cheers for sharing! your work looks great. all very well taken care of.
My tattoo artist told me to not let it scab and to not wrap it in Saran Wrap and to not swim for 2/3 weeks after getting the tattoo but I'm going to try your method.
I remember when I first watched this before I even had tattoos and I wrote down notes from this video if I ever did. 3 whole tattoos later I decided to come back to see which parts of the healing process I actually do that's like hers. Only things I don't do is I don't use a special soap, I use dial gold (because my also-tattooed friend recommended it to me) and I don't take whole showers until after it's healed a bit (also recommended by the same tattoed friend).
I did my first tattoo 4 days ago and I think no need to wrap it after the day you make it, just the first night is enough, and keep it breathing, I wash in the morning and before I sleep, I also use healing cream 3 times a day, seems good so far, but a bit itchy
I wish i would have thought about putting paper towls on it overnight i always hate how wet they are in the morning. & scratching around the tattoo really helped me relieve the tattoo a lot plus i used lubriderm to keep it moisturized. Oh and also where did you get that soap? I always just use what soap is availale
My artist recommended straight up cocoa butter when not washing. It moisturizes it through all stages of healing and post-healing care. It's a little greasy but doesn't stain clothing
Oh the paper towel part.. I was told to " dab" with a paper towel and not cover with a paper towel or any fabric as it can pull some of the ink out and cause it to look patchy.. just cling film and mircropore tape
So are you not supposed to use bacitracin ointment the first few days you have a tattoo? Does not using ointment make it stay brighter? Loved this video; super informative! :)
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It's become kind of a tradition for me to watch this video every time I get a tattoo. By now I basically know it by heart and have my own healing process down but I still religiously watch it, it's just become part of the process
Literally same. Was just tattooed today and BACK AT THIS AGAIN!
Same
Literally me LOL
sAME
just use saniderm, this is too long
you can put your lotion in the fridge and it is great for itchyness xxx
For now, just put it in the basket =)
Randall Flagg hahaha
Cool recommendation. Thanks!
Have you heard of saniderm aftercare bandages? It's a clear plastic film that is waterproof but still breathable unlike the plastic wrap. Makes the healing process much simpler, with the best quality results. I think you'd love it.
I've tried them. Pretty good
That's what I got for my first and only tattoo so far. It was simple and clean and reduced my healing process to almost nothing. So I'm going to stick with it for the rest of mine! I was lucky enough that my artist gave it to me otherwise I wouldn't have known about it
Dustin Hill I leave mine on for like 5 days, peel it off and it’s mostly healed, still flaky but no babying it.
Yeah, but for one of mine (a leg sleeve with heavy shading) I couldn't keep one of those on because I was bleeding on off.
I had that and took it off my tattoo was bleeding Wich is normal but it just collects the blood and gives it a pouch to sit in and eventually it leaked out and it didn’t dry until I took it off
i have always been told to not re wrap it.
Yes it's best to let as much air as possible to your new tattoo.
soddiepop I usually get a clean t shirt and lightly wrap in in that while Sleep for the first two nights.
You need to protect the skin from scraping/bacteria ecc ecc. It's way better to "not let it breathe" than to expose it
Mine wasnt wrapped at all....🤔
@@ca.r1334 it's very different from person to person and artist to artist. My artist said it's better to wrap it the first 5 days while at work since I shouldn't scrap it or something like that. And some people just keep it wrapped the first hours.
I used to use lotion, but my artist recommended aquaphor... Best healing aid I've used. No scabbing for me, hardly any flaking. Great video. I am going to try your wrapping method.
_wildcosmia_ aquaphor tests on animals and she’s vegan
Don't
Aquaphor is Petroleum based and technically shouldn’t be used on tattoos as it clogs your pores and leaves no way for your tattoo to breathe and often can pull the ink out of your tattoo but everyone is different. I’m glad it worked for you though!
yo same i don’t scab up and hardly any peeling they stay as fresh as when i got them!
I just wanted to let you know that I have used this routine for my traditional sleeve, and I have been getting so many compliments about how well they have healed and how bright they are. Just wanted you to know :)
Great tips! It's so interesting because I've always been told to never re-wrap my tattoos and to just clean them and then let them air dry. But yours look so great and you re-wrap them for 3 days. I think it's very interesting what different people/tattoo artists will recommend!
This girl is absolutely adorable. Super informative as well, her tattoos are a testament to her healing regimen. Thank you for the information!
i did rewrap my tattoo for the first two nights I'm glad i did because the stuff leaving my body wouldve been on my sheets otherwise and it would be really irritated
Me: hey qcknd what's the best way to heal my tattoo?
Qcknd: *give it a good smack*
It’s feb 2018 and I’m coming back to this because I’m getting a tattoo tomorrow and next Saturday!!
bri2uty I'm doing the same, too! Getting my first tattoo on the 9th of May 😅
Just did one and do i wrap during days or she meant knly nights
Heh, my first was Feb 1st. Would have been my birthday on the 3rd, except the artist was booked then.
september 2020
I’ve watched your old tattoo videos for years. I’ve seen this one so many times lol just thought I’d let you know how much I love your stuff. It’s so calming to listen to your old TTT videos🖤
You should definitely let your tattoo breathe, dont wrap it back up
this is what i do also..you want it to start to dry after you remove the bandage , while cleaning it as well with a rinse ....Then I apply skinfix after 24 hours and rinse to keep from drying up.. Ps. using cold water after the tattoo to rinse will close your pours and keep ink from running out.. that's my method
Could you check out my new tattoo on my channel 😏 I'm now in the process of healing
i don't wrap mine either, unless i have to go out. i also start moisturizing it the next day, with coconut oil. everyone has something that works for them
Your tattoo is an open wound, you shouldn't put oil on it. Healing takes approx 2 weeks, so you should use coconut oil after those 2 weeks.
I use coconut oil instead of unscented lotion (which still burns so bad). It works amazingly.
I am a picker and a scratcher and when I tell you when I got my first one, I had so much self control with the itching because I didn’t want to ruin my tattoo so i was pleasantly surprised but like i said, i didn’t want to ruin it. Healing was worst part for me compared to actually getting the piece on my side/ribs. I patted the crap out of my side though lol. I used aquaphor the first weekish and than once healed some more after that I used Cerve body/face lotion.
Also helps to have friends who have a lot of tattoos to get advice from! Big help!
i have the same routine!!! same brands and everything. also my first tattoo is a floral rib piece on my left side haha i had to double take when reading this.
pretty much every single comment is about peoples experiences with tattoos and I'm here just like.... ive been watching her videos all day and I don't even want a tattoo
This is the first tattoo care Video I checked out three years ago and the best.
I have mild eczema, so I have to be really careful with my skin getting dry or oils getting trapped and that would usually be a problem when getting tattoos because stuff is getting lodged into your skin. Eczema doesn't stop me though, and I have had very considerate and kind tattoo artist help me with finding a good healing process for me.
I have 4 pieces, one I just got another the other day. My processes is basically cleaning it twice a day, morning and night. During the morning cleaning, starting after the first day, I add a little bit of Lubriderm lotion. On the forth day, I beginning only washing it in the morning and add lotion twice a day. Once it starts to get scabby, I add lotion when it bothers me. Also, when it itches I add lotion as well. Keeping it moisturized with a water based lotion helps from an eczema outbreak and helps the tattoo from scarring because an outbreak.
OH! Also, I make sure I wash my hands before every lotion application to insure no infection.
+Ashley Leezer Thanks for sharing, I have sensitive skin and eczema so I'm gonna have to pick up some lubriderm lotion
I have watched this video so many times always saying to myself that when i get a tattoo i will use this.. I finally built up the courage to get one and this method worked perfectly! My tattoo is healing perfectly! Thank you Qcknd!!
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I commented a while back and I just got my first two tattoos today, my tattoo artist told me to use coconut oil in the healing process. It is natural and just a little bit of it goes a long way. He said not anti bacterial soap but what I'm doing is diluting the soap with water when using it. Thank you so much for this video! Very helpful
hi, did you use the coconut oil as a substitution for the cream or lotion?
@@Imwinnnie You can use organic cold pressed virgin coconut oil as a sub for lotion. That's what my tattoo artist recommends. It's worked for me beautifully!
I use coconut oil it works very well plus has natural antibacterial properties never had a problem with it and I only get black ink no color I like the old fashioned look. or some people call jail house work I'm also type 2 diabetes but I try very hard to take care of my self and tattoos.
I used that too along with Hempz lotion, she and I use the same soap but she dilute hers down way to much I'm guessing she has sensitive skin. As I've commented on her other video each person has different healing genes in them
baby lotion/cream Is THE best for tattoos. Basically made for sensitive skin with no fragrance or nasties!!
is this true? cause easy money if it is
Yes it is. Literally everyone I know here in italy who has a tattoo has advised me to use baby lotion and it works. no fragrances and no harsh chemicals. it's usually really thick though so you don't want to put too much and too often. about 4/5 times a day in the first week and then you can use it more often.
In the UK tattoo shops sell nappy rash cream to go with the healing process 👍👍
Lilli Romer baby ointment A+D is what I use
Depends on the baby lotion some lotion marked as baby lotion is terrible ex Johnson and Johnson is sented and has crap ingredients
Of course everyone has different experiences but I never re wrap tattoos and what I have has healed amazingly, I just wash and moisturize them religiously. I poke fresh tattoos when they're itchy 😂 your tattoos are lovely!
My bandage comes off a few hours after I get the tattoo, I wash it when I shower and then use coconut oil on it for moisture. Not lotions.
+Joanna Dyndor (Dyndorian) I use aquaphor, but I'm sure coconut oil works amazingly! It probably smells good too.
new tattoo today! time to watch this video again even though it’s my 8th tattoo I’ve healed with this method!
Same 👌 thanks qcknd! 🦆
bepanthen lotion is AMAZING for healing tattoos!!
I was going to use that but I also have some lush dream cream. I dont know what to go with
worried about the bepanthum being drying
***** I've tried both! I found bepanthen was a lot better! Even though I used it on a bigger tattoo than I used dream cream on, it healed a lot quicker, but I only used it for the first 5 days then switched to a moisturiser.
+Jessica Marie i allways recommend bepanthen plus... plus is ment for small wounds (scratches or tattoos in this case) and it's also antiseptic which is a big plus (pun intended)... while the regular bepanthen is ment more for burnt skin than wounds and yeah, it does feel kinda dry when compared with plus... and i also use it for the first 4-6 days... after that i use bepanthol plus (a lotion version of bepanthen) and fish ointment - a thin layer of bepanthol, and after my skin absorbs it (it takes about a minute) i top it off with the fish ointment creme (it's like this greasy thing that puts a nice and long lasting shield over my newborn)
+Emily Jane just.... put the lotion in the basket ;D
The only things my artist told me to do was keep it clean and put coconut oil on it. I absolutely loved using just coconut oil. I only used food grade coconut oil because I felt like that was the most pure. Now, my watercolor tattoo is nice and vibrant!
Brooke Watson I used coconut oil for my first tattoo and it’s incredibly patchy and a lot of the ink came out during the healing process.
I love coconut oil for everything but tattoos.
Thanks , Actually I was thinking about using coconut oil on my next tattoo…
@@Crazygaucho62 It's wonderful. I've gotten more tattoos since that comment and I've used coconut oil for all of them. I just melt it and dab a light layer on. That way, the skin can soak it up without becoming suffocated and you don't have to worry about disturbing the skin from rubbing it in.
My artist told me to put a THIN amount aquifer to when I wrap it and to NOT put a paper towel bc that will dry it out and make scabs. I wrap it at night for like a week. Also use antibacterial soap the kind that it foamy pump is the best. Keep using Aquifer for the lotion. I have colored and black and gray lotions and they are really bright.
Lotion? I meant tattoos at the end there lol
this might sound strange, but your bathroom makes me nostalgic for my childhood and visiting my grandparents in america (but in a good way)
anyways though, your leg tattoos are gorgeous and this video is great and i will definitely use these tips! :)
Oh my word, your sleeve is GORGEOUS!
Doesn't wrapping in cling wrap overnight promote sweat and moisture buildup? (Which are both bad for new tattoos)
100% correct. I have two full sleeves, two pieces on one leg, my entire right knee and lower leg covered and not once has an artist told me to re-wrap it. In fact they actively discouraged it as cling wrap promotes heat and moisture, two ideal breeding grounds for nasty bacteria
When I got my tattoo he told me over and over again that he doesn't recommend keeping the plastic wrap on more than an hour or two due to the humidity
Aquafore is a great product that keeps your skin moisturized and clean.
But not CF or vegan
+Emili Lucia not every one of us that follow Qcknd are vegan but are looking for great tattooist recommended products.
i think she was making more of a helpful statement rather than a generalization
I can no longer use Aquaphor. I have developed an allergy to it. :-( Now I just stick with Bacitracin to help heal my tattoos.
Personally, Lush products make me break out so I stay away from that. I've never had an issue with aquaphor so i'll probably stick to it.
omg love it! gia rose is my tattoo artist! ceremony tattoo is the best place, that's amazing and a small world
+1987DaniMac it's such a cute little set up! Wish my livingroom looked like that place
me too! they are such great ppl there
+1987DaniMac did you just reply to your own comment?
um no Qcknd replied to my first comment so i just commented back to her?
your tattoos are flawless!! man I barley got my first tattoo and for sure my second tattoo I'm doing it your method loved the video and subscribed!
hustle butter and aveeno unscented lotion are really helpful!
I rewatch this every single time I get tattooed
just got my second tattoo and i am soooo excited lol I used unscented antibacterial soap and lukewarm water to clean my tattoo and a very thin layer of aquaphor..I am a fast healer..my first tattoo started to peel the second-third day
What did u get tattooed
be careful with using soap, your tattoo doesn't really need it. rinsing with water is good enough
brandie bland have you ever wrapped your tattoo
My tattoo healing process is very similar to yours, except I don't use any paper towels and just wrap it for the first 2-3 nights (depending on how much the tattoo is oozing on the second day). After that, I just leave it to breathe and apply either Bepathen or natural lotions every time my tattoo feels tight and dry, washing accordingly when needed with cold/lukewarm water. During the itchy process, I just do my very best to ignore any itchiness and just rub lotion whenever possible. Thanks for the video!
Yo thank you so much you were so straight forward your really good at explaining and giving the best information the quickest way
Awesome tips :) Just wanted to add that my tattoo artist recommended a dryer approach, less cream/lotion like when it flakes and stuff. Just washing it now and then but not applying cream often. And I think she's right because I did use too much cream once (non fragrance, natural) and blurred out a lot of my tattoo lines on one tattoo of mine. Maybe I did use it too soon though. But yeah dryer healing has been working very very well on my tattoos since I was given that advice
I thought so too! But it was weird because it only blurred after the first day, once I started healing it... the first day the lines were crisp and thin... is that normal? I had a hard time understanding why it happened how it did, and none of my other tattoos acted that way so I'm confused xD Thanks though, it probably is because of what you said
I had my first tattoo done yesterday (so i have no clue) my tattoo artist told me to keep the 2ndskin on for 3 days and then 3-4 days i should put tattoo creme on it 2-3 times a day
I'm watching the whole Public Record and Tatto Talk Tuesday Archive and it's being really helpful for me because I'm about to get my second tattoo, it's going to be big and the first one since I'm vegan. Can't wait to have it done! Thanks for all the advices and useful information you share. :)
well I don't know about these other people but her tats look fuckin amazing! so that means she did something right!
I've always used Aquaphor or baby Aquaphor for my tattoos... have you ever tried that?
It's not vegan so I can't use it :/
that is what I use for my tattoos
3 days of soap and water then I switch to that as well. I feel it works the best, for me at least
I use aquaphor, It definitely has worked the best for me!
I'm fairly new to the tattoo game but what works for me is the day of the tattoo and 3 days after, I use A+D ointment 3 times a day after I wash the tattoo (I use warm water and Dove unscented sensitive skin soap). I always blot the excess ointment off after applying to ensure I don't oversaturate. Then starting on the 4th day, I use Aveeno lotion on it 3 times a day after washing instead of A+D, but this time I don't blot off excess, I just just make sure I use enough to cover and rub into the tattoo, but not so much that it's not rubbing in all the way. Then I proceed with that until the tattoo has completely peeled and healed.
I swear by dr bronners soap, aquaphor for the first few days and then lubriderm as much as i feel necessary or when im itchy!
I like hearing that you moisturize when it itches too. I hear people say they just do it once in morning and once at night but I moisturize mine (I just use vitamin E after sun gel, like aloe) multiple times a day and I've always healed well :)
Yeah, my artist told me that after 3 or 4 days, I should moisturize my tattoo about once an hour
I wrap mine for the first couple of days, because I'm scared that it will get stuck to my bed sheet, or clothing, and to protect it from the elements. and in between wraps, after I wash them, I add a this. layer of aquaphor. after a couple of days, I use s non scented lotion, I usually use an aveeno product. and just keep it moisturized, and let if breath too until it heals. and don't pick scabs like you said! I have a tattoo I need to get touched up, because I picked a scab, and there is a hole in the color.
Smoking cigarettes can also hinder the body's healing process.
My tattoo artist said to not come in contact with water for a week. And he said as soon as the original bandages come off don't recover with bandages and let air get to it so it heels better
+Miranda Amyotte I mean, the tattoo is essentially a open wound, you have to wash it with soap and water. Your tattoo artist may have been referring to submerging yourself in water, like avoiding hot tubs, water park, bath tubs, etc. You HAVE to wash your fresh tattoos
+Miranda Amyotte Saniderm provides a waterproof barrier while still allowing the skin to breathe.
+Dustin Hill but they test on animals. :/
I hadn't heard that! Where did you see that info?
+Dustin Hill Well I can't see them on leaping bunny and they don't really promote it so I just guessed..? :/
nice video cool kid!
I must say my healing process differs from yours..
i apply anti bacterial lotion the very next day... i also disapprove of putting paper towels around the tattoo overnight as this seems to bleed the tattoo of color. Nice video however... keep it up. :D
Love this video! Just got my first tattoo, and I really love your method on healing
Your tattoos are absolutely stunning from what I can see!!
i wish i knew these tips before i got my first tattoo 2 years ago. my artist told me that i should immediately apply some kind of weird-ass cream over it and dont let it rest. i don't know how but cream made almost whole ink to come out and finally my tattoo ended up being light grey instead of solid black. Now as i am going to get inked again after past failure i will use these tips :D thank you a lot for sharing your experience and knowledge!
I'm working on my 6th tattoo right now, it's my second really large piece, but it's also the second piece that's scarred in the tattoo. I've always been told to never rewrap my tattoos, but I know a lot of people swear by the method, so I think I'm gonna try it for my next piece or two in the next few months. I love tattoos so I'm really glad I found your channel!
Thank you, just got my first tattoo yesterday, 😻🥰 super excited
I dreamt of this tattoo for more than 15 years. Finally got it, or at least the first half. It’s large and has a ton of color. My artist is a master. He tells me I can wrap it before I sleep up to five nights. It’s amazing and I will take all precautions to keep it perfect.
I now SWEAR BY Dream Cream by Lush! OMG! Got my second tattoo two weeks ago and it was pretty much healed in just over one week!
This helped me figure out a good routine for my healing method. I just got my first one and I am on day three now. I've been moisturizing it with unscented lotion and aloe every couple hours to keep it from scabbing which has been working so far. I've also been wearing loose pants/shorts (my tat is on my thigh). I've also been washing it gently with a washcloth every morning and night. Hopefully this might help someone with their's.
thanks for this, in a few years I hope to get two black X's on my hands and this information will be put to use!
How interesting! I have a few tattoos but I have never re taped my tattoo once I've washed it at home. Thanks so much for the advice 💕
When you re-rapped your tattoo, how come you only put the paper towel on the bottom half of the tattoo?
Yep, what Kaitlyn said...
+Kaitlyn West It catches the ink instead of letting it drip down your arm.
I was thinking that too! 😂
Thanks for the tips!! My tattoo healed beautifully and its been my least itchy experience💖
I do pretty much everything you said but I never wrap again after first wash. I just let it breath and apply a thin layer of a healing cream. Maybe 2 days after I use a good moisturiser until it's healed
I have 14 Tattoos and what seems to working for me is if the Artist applies Tagaderm or similar tattoo film. The morning after I remove that, clean it well with antibacterial soap, and apply a new bandage. I leave that on for three days then wash again with antibacterial soap and follow up a few times a day with Aquafor. I have noticed the Tattoos are brighter and holding the ink better. Oh and I also blot with paper towels. If the Artist doesn't use Tegaderm I apply it after the first washing. Very nice video.
"stay out of stress"
me, with anxiety; fuck
So the way I treated it was immediately washing it when I got back home after the tattoo, I was told to wash off the gel they put on and remove the cling film and rewrap it in Bepanthen baby cream (because savalon didn't provide enough moisture). I cleaned it with Unscented normal bar soap, next time I'll research ones specific for tattoos. I wouldn't wrap it up during the night because I don't really toss and turn during the night- I had my arm hung off the edge of the bed or positioned in a certain way that no clothing or sheets touched it. In the morning I'd wash it, puta light layer of cream on-I had a work shirt with sleeves and without so I could choose to my comfort. when I was at work I would then roll my sleeves down and wrap it back up with the cream (after washing it again) I'd leave it in the cling film for 3 hours and then I'd let it air out again. I made sure I put the cream on 3 times a day & one of those times it was wrapped. I repeated this for 10 days till healed.
hey qcknd! i just got a tattoo today for friday the thirteenth, and am going to try to heal it this way!
day one update: its really annoying having plastic wrap on my leg, but so far the tattoo is good! one more day after today for the wrap, excited to get this shit off!
Really nice video. Thank you for making it. In your opinion do I put the paper towel and. Saran Wrap during the
DAY **** For 3 days. After washing it or just at night..?.? Thank you. Your tattoos. Look beautiful.
This is so intimidating tbh. I just want a cute tattoo of a peach on my leg :(
That sounds adorable! Go for it~ It really isn't as big of a process as it seems while you're doing it and there's almost a sense of pride during the healing process of a tattoo. It's so exciting and so worth it!
It's not as bad as it seems. It's actually pretty simple. If you want it, then get it! :)
Legs are easy, it's when you have a place that's difficult to wrap (like the shoulder blade >.>) that takes a bit more to take care of. Though, it's mostly in the case that you have to figure out how to make sure it's washed, moisturized, and covered/wrapped for the night.
Hazy Honestly it's not that overwhelming. Use soap to wash it twice a day. You don't have to re-wrap it after you take off the bandages for the first time, just make sure to give it a gentle but thorough clean first time washing. If you start peeling, use an oil or lotion to moisturize. Natural simple unscented products are best, I recommend dr bronners soap and coconut oil or shea butter. Loose clothes are nice while healing it's true. You'll find it's a lot easier than you think plus since it's small I'm sure you won't have a very hard time.
Hazy General rule for healing and the body, 'leaving it the fuck alone' is a great process. Like even over cleaning is bad. Just make sure it's clean and dry and not getting irritated and it'll heal just fine.
My tattoo artist uses derm shield is something similar to sandiderm but you keep it one for a full 5-7 days and it fast racks the healing because the plasma in liquid form actually helps with the healing of your skin and tattoo.
Honestly this was so helpful
I'm about to get my forearm tattooed (half sleeve) and I'm going to try this method to heal it😁
I actually use a beeswax based body moisturiser, it feels more like lip balm and very similar to the tattoo shop healing balm they all sell, it works really well for me! I do prefer a balmy consistency mainly because I already have super dry skin, and it is all natural
I will definitely have to try the wrap process with no ointment I use coconut oil and tht seems to work but I'll be trying to method 4sur... thnks for the info!
so only wear the wrap to bed? not throughout the day?
Some people like to let it breath & be open during the day - just nake sure dirt & shit doesn't get in there
Awesome tips :) not sure if you mentioned it, but overall what is your typical total time until your tattoo is completely healed (if you had to guesstimate an average)? Does it vary with size at all or is it typically uniform?
+Renee Kelliher I have 3 large tattoos and for me the 3 day rule of moving from ointment to lotion is pretty uniform. it takes me about a full 2 weeks before the peeling stops but you should still be careful about sun exposure (as it is most sensitive while healing) for about a month.
+theRorasaurus I've been working on my half-sleeve for nearly two months, and each time i've gotten it worked on, the peeling keeps on for about 2 or 2.5 weeks, give or take. But it took my line work alone about 3 weeks before I personally felt it was completely healed.
I wrap only at night for magic three days too but on second night I use clingfilm without absorbing material because it makes the skin sweat which helps remove that last bit of excess ink in surrounding pores and ink that hasn't penetrated deeply.
i do have one tattoo from years ago that I didn't cover and there is a small smudge of ink that somehow got under my skin next to my tattoo that has never been excreted or washed away, evidently I had huge pores that day and my skin drank it up. so annoyance following that experience is extra incentive with later tats to ensure all ink that will be rejected is elimated as early as possible!
I have had lots of success using Lubriderm unscented lotion. I also tried Lush's Dream Cream which definitely felt awesome too.
Yay for this video! I was tattooed yesterday too! The Qcknd healing help came in just at the right time :)
When I got my first tattoo, I put saniderm on it and didn’t touch it for the first 3-4 days and then I washed it twice a day with antibacterial soap and applied some non scented lotion on it, for the next couple of weeks
Getting my first tat soon and I know I have sensitive skin that tends to have trouble healing sometimes so I think I’ll rewrap at night so the sore-liquid won’t stick to the sheets
could you heal them with coconut oil for the lotion?
This is a real old comment but that's what i used. I don't like lotions
We looked up coconut oil and tattoos and there was not one single comment saying don’t use it and a ton saying it’s great for healing tattoos. My prob is my dog loves coconut oil and in the past licked it right off (no tattoo involved at that point just a leg and hands)
I once had a tattoo artist tell me that he wanted me to dry heal my tattoo so essentially not to put any ointments or lotions on it at all and just allow the tattoo dry up, scab and flake off. I did that for a day and could not stand how dry and tight the tattooed skin felt so I ended up deferring from his suggestion. Which he said if I didn't follow his "rules" that he "wasn't responsible for the final outcome of his work" Needless to say I didn't go to him again. Also, do you know of any tattoo artists in the Chicagoland area that you would recommend? Thanks 😀
Dude was right, if you don't follow the basic rules he gave you, he's not obligated to re-touch everything if you fuck it up.
Thank you for this video I have plenty of tattoos never really understood the RIGHT way, now my neck tattoos infected wish I saw this before 😩😩😩😩
you're lucky to have only minimal swelling. anything on my legs or sensitive areas (inner bicep, wrist) swell like mad. i use saniderm for the first few days and it speeds the process of healing crazy amounts as well as reduces swelling within a day vs 3- days. cheers for sharing! your work looks great. all very well taken care of.
Thank you for making these videos! I'm excited to get my first tattoo soon :)
I've been loving your videos and loving how often you upload, btw :)
I wanted to ask if you did the whole wrapping thing for your small tattoos like your little "xo" on your left knee
Your videos are great, thank you! This is so useful to me as I plan to get my first tattoo in February ^-^
I got my first tattoo yesterday and I have no liquid coming out at all. But thanks a lot for your videos, they are very helpful!
My tattoo artist told me to not let it scab and to not wrap it in Saran Wrap and to not swim for 2/3 weeks after getting the tattoo but I'm going to try your method.
My black ink won't stick on my shoulder. I have to get a second touch up because it just won't stick...
I remember when I first watched this before I even had tattoos and I wrote down notes from this video if I ever did. 3 whole tattoos later I decided to come back to see which parts of the healing process I actually do that's like hers. Only things I don't do is I don't use a special soap, I use dial gold (because my also-tattooed friend recommended it to me) and I don't take whole showers until after it's healed a bit (also recommended by the same tattoed friend).
I did my first tattoo 4 days ago and I think no need to wrap it after the day you make it, just the first night is enough, and keep it breathing, I wash in the morning and before I sleep, I also use healing cream 3 times a day, seems good so far, but a bit itchy
I wish i would have thought about putting paper towls on it overnight i always hate how wet they are in the morning. & scratching around the tattoo really helped me relieve the tattoo a lot plus i used lubriderm to keep it moisturized. Oh and also where did you get that soap? I always just use what soap is availale
what happens when you get a cut on your tattoo? like i asume it heals normally and all but is there fading or a gap in the ink?
I really want to know this too. Now having more tattoos I am more cautious with the things I do
Not unless it's a pretty significant, deep cut. Most superficial wounds don't get through enough skin to actually reach the ink.
Thanks this is so helpful ! I'm getting my first tattoo next week :)
My artist recommended straight up cocoa butter when not washing. It moisturizes it through all stages of healing and post-healing care. It's a little greasy but doesn't stain clothing
I have 11 tattoos now and I still come back to watch this video after I get the latest one. It's become a weird tradition haha
Here I am with 15!
Oh the paper towel part.. I was told to " dab" with a paper towel and not cover with a paper towel or any fabric as it can pull some of the ink out and cause it to look patchy.. just cling film and mircropore tape
So are you not supposed to use bacitracin ointment the first few days you have a tattoo? Does not using ointment make it stay brighter? Loved this video; super informative! :)