What's the best ointment to put on a tattoo?

It is only your perception that defines what is offensive due to what society has ingrained into us and many other factors. I don't particularly find it offensive, as depending...

Everyone is different, so what might be painful to some might not be for others. In general, though, the ribs, sternum, and stomach are all sensitive areas. Just keep in...

You don't have to. Your artist will shave the area regardless of whether you shaved before or not.

Believe it or not, getting a good night's sleep and having a nice meal before you get tattooed will both really help.

First, follow your artist's instructions. Every tattoo artist has a different process so whatever they tell you trumps whatever instructions you find on the internet. As a rule of thumb,...

Tattoo artists often know more about tattoo care than medical professionals. Sometimes the normal healing process, which can include bloody or inky discharge around the tattoo, looks like the beginning...

Always use a clean cloth or towel when cleaning your tattoo. Towels often hold bacteria and other grime that can actually cause infection instead of preventing it. Choose a clean...

You shouldn't keep the cling film on for more than a couple of hours after getting a tattoo. Once you remove it, wash the area since bacteria can breed beneath...

If you are showing any signs of infection, such as discharging pus, you should contact your doctor immediately.