Tattoo Help

This topic was created in the Miscellaneous forum by jessejames on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 and has 13 replies.

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@jessejames
13 YearsScorpio
I got my first tattoo last Friday and next weekend I have a 3 day outdoor concert to attend. Any suggestions on what to do to protect the color, after 5 excrutiating hours I don't want it to be faded or ugly being out in the sun. I have some heavy duty sunscreen already any additional advice would be wonderful?!! 🙂
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@james tate
21 Years10,000+ PostsCapricorn
FIRST OFF WHERE IS THE TATOO AT. IS IT A TRAMP STAMP
OR ON THE TOP OF THE BACK ARM LEG ANKLE TITS?
DEPENDS IM NOT SURE YOU HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT FADING
I GO SOUTH IN WINTER DON'T SEE ANY FADED TATS ON THE BEACH AND MOST OF THE PEOPLE HAVE VERY LITTLE SKIN COVERED.
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@Scorpio72
13 Years
I would mix A+D ointment, which is what you should already be keeping on it, and sunscreen (50+). Then keep it on there as you would sunscreen when sweating or wet.
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@jessejames
13 YearsScorpio
I love it I just want to protect it. It is a very dark tattoo, I have fairly tan skin but I don't want it to fade. It's going to be hard to keep it out of the son at a 3 day outdoor event. I will use the strong SPF as you all suggested. Thank you!!!