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xxinxsxx · Tattoo lover Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 7 Location: Uk

Hi i have 16 tatts now most recent my intials on me neck and for arm
please could you answer a few questions for me.

I work in the building trade and as you might no i get dirty does this matter ???
also they say to keep new tatts out of the sun how long does that mean??and what if it's really hot??i know i can't keep the 1 on my neck frm the sun etc.

ink king · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:18 am Post subject:

u should try and keep the tattoo clean 4 the first two weeks if it is dusty and dirty were ya work then try and keep it covered with something that will let it breath plastic wrap is ok 4 an hour or two but haveing it on 4 2 long will make it 2 wet witch will draw the ink out plus the salt in ur sweat will dull ur tattoo even more, bacteria can also breed and spred in sweat witch can increase ur chance of infection as for keeping it out of the sun i would try and keep it out of the sun for about 3 weeks

ink king · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:23 am Post subject:

by the way never let a fresh tattoo get sunburnt because it will turn into a rather nasty sore and leave an evan worse scare anyway hope it all gose well

devilduckie523 · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:46 pm Post subject:

I agree with ink king - the most important thing is to keep it clean and moist for the first few weeks