Learn how to take care of your henna tattoo following the tattooing in this free video. Expert: Kathleen Wright Contact: WWW.HENNAPARTIES.COM Bio: Kathleen Wright has been making Henna Tattoos, and creating jewelry for seven years. She runs her business through New York and Miami. Kathleen is a Fashion Merchandising graduate from FI Filmmaker: Paul Muller

As soon as your tattoo has been finished, the tattoo artist will offer you some advice on the right ways to take good care of your fresh tattoo. Some tattooing outfits will provide an information sheet which will list out instructions that you should follow. Two basic rules are essential when it comes to taking care of a new tattoo, moisturize but do not over moisturize, DO NOT pick at scabs when they start to form.

If you choose to do otherwise and neglect these rules, you run the risk of getting infected and you also run the risk of ruining your new tattoo. As long as you keep to these bits of advice, you should be alright. Forget what other people say about taking care of new tattoos and only stick to the rules which are known to work.

A lot of people get one tattoo and decide to mix up the rules when they get another one. Regardless of whether you have used something which you developed a reaction to, you are better of contacting the tattoo artist and asking for what you can substitute it with. A patch test on your skin before you get a tattoo may be a good idea to see whether you develop a reaction.

One problem is that the recommended ways that you should properly take care of your tattoo may differ from one tattoo artist to the next and this can become a problem. One tattoo artist may instruct you to use Neosporin several times a day whereas another may suggest that you powder your bed before getting into it (this avoids you sticking to the sheet), a mild baby soap to wash the tattoo, baby lotion to moisturize the skin, and diaper rash cream to apply to any areas that might rub against the bra, waist of pants, socks, etc.

Certain other individuals will suggest that you use a number of different ointments and lotions. Some will say that the Tea Tree Oil (toner) from the Body Shop is the best because of its healing powers or that the cheapest form of tattoo treatment is Vaseline Intensive Care.

If you stay in an area that is dry the chances are that you will be using a lot of lotion anyway so you can opt for a large pump bottle of lotion in order to get the best bargain. This will help you forestall any problems and take proper care of your tattoo.

Varying opinions are held from one studio to the other when it comes to the issue of body art healing and this can become rather confusing. Despite this fact there are many legitimate reasons why so many differences in opinion exist. Some of the means through which you can take care of your tattoo have been covered already and there are many other options such as ointments and lubes designed simply for tattoos but most of them are really just commercial versions of most products listed above.

There is a plausible reason for the variety of ways to take care of your tattoo; this is because of various improvements in technology and a variety of products that have become available in the marketplace. Petroleum jelly was a largely popular product in the past due to the fact that it was widely available, inexpensive and did the task rather well. However ever since then it has been discovered that products which are petroleum based tend to drain the color from tattoos and they possess no healing powers.

Getting a tattoo is a very important thing so if you are not sure about anything concerning your tattoo, you should get some tattoo advice before you go ahead. A lot of aftercare is going to be involved in handling your tattoo and your tattoo will most likely be with you for life. You can have any questions about your tattoo answered at the tattoo shop which you decide to get your tattoo at.

You can also ask around and check what other people have in terms of tattoo advice. It is quite common to hear someone state that they wished they had gotten a tattoo in a different area of their body or that they had changed something about their tattoos. You should ask them about aftercare when you are at it. They might offer you a couple of great tips before you get a tattoo.

If you have to consider tattoo advice, one important one to note is that you ought to try and avoid rebellion tattoos at all costs. Rebellion tattoos can simply be defined as tattoos which were gotten out of anger or as part of a radical move and which will most likely be regretted much later on in life.

Other than this simple form of tattoo advice, you should also make sure that you find a talented tattoo artist and go a tattoo shop which is known to be reputable. You should ask questions around and find out what other people have to say and who they recommend. You should also find out whether the tattoo artists are friendly and informative and whether they allow you understand the aftercare process properly.

You should think of factors such as how your tattoo is going to look when you grow older and your skin is no longer as elastic as it is now. Are you using a tattoo meant for larger areas of your body and trying to squeeze it into a smaller area that will do it no good at all? Will your tattoo be an employment problem for you?

The right approach to getting a tattoo means that you have to be logical and educated as well as passionate and adventurous. Tattoos are not items that you look for bargains on; there can be no compromise in value and price if you want to get work of the right quality done. It is not really worth it trying to save pennies when you are getting a masterpiece in terms of artwork that will be displayed on your body for the rest of your life.

Tattooing will hurt when getting it done but tattoo artists can give you advice on how to mitigate the pain which is likely to be experienced when getting a tattoo.

Basically these are the various areas where getting tattoo advice may prove to be helpful so if you have friends who have a great deal of experience when it comes to tattoos, make sure that you listen to what they say and follow through properly with aftercare and proper tattoo management.

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This is my tattoo aftercare movie. If you want your tattoo to look its best, this is my advice. Everyone you talk to will tell you something different, hopefully I can explain WHY experience has taught me this is the best method. For more information visit www.luckyfish.com.

Aftercare instructions to ensure that your new tattoo heals properly. Important things to remember: 1. Always listen to the recommendations your tattoo artist gives you on how to care for your tattoo. If you have any questions or concerns, ask them!! 2. DO NOT soak the skin of your new tattoo for at least two weeks. This means no baths, no pools, and no hot tubs. 3. NEVER pick or peel the scab of your tattoo. Also make sure to wear clothing that does not rub or irritate the tattooed area. 4. Do not over-moisturize your tattoo. Use the smallest amount of lotion or ointment needed to thinly coat the tattooed area. 5. Avoid direct exposure with the sun, as it can cause fading and blur your tattoo. When your tattoo heals, make sure to use sunscreen with SPF of 15 or higher to prolong the color and life of your tattoo. 5. Tattoos are permanent….and laser removal is expensive and painful!