Awesome! Now that you have a tattoo, here are the steps to properly heal a fresh tattoo to prevent any ink from falling out and to make sure the tattoo looks just as good as when you stepped out of the tattoo parlour.
DO
DON'T
Touch the fresh tattoo with unwashed hands or let anyone else touch your tattoo.
Moisturize the tattoo with unscented body lotion or hand cream. BUT NOT DURING THE FIRST 48 HOURS! Always wear sunscreen before going outside.
Go to the gym or a concert or do anything that will cause you to sweat.
Take a shower everyday and wash the fresh tattoo with unscented soap or body wash.
Expose the fresh tattoo to direct sunlight!
Keep the tattoo covered under clothing to keep dust from getting in
Check the tattoo to make sure nothing weird is happening. If it looks off to you, contact your tattoo artist ASAP
Soak the tattoo in water for an extended period of time. DON'T GO SWIMMING!
Scratch the fresh tattoo! It will be very itchy, but if you scratch it, the ink might fall out. Rub lotion on it instead.