Tattoo Aftercare Instructions - ★ TATTOO ADVICE ★ by Tattoo Artist Electric Linda
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I'm so confused I've watched about 10 videos and everyone says something different
Amanda Hebert You should ask your artist what he/she recommend. Tbh I don’t think it’s that important. Ofc you have to do the aftercare properly but since everyone says something different I don’t think it matters that much what you decide to do
I had the same experience, what I ended up doing was just listening to my body and act accordingly. For the majority of the time I just constantly washed it and only applied bits of moisturizer when it felt too dry. It turned out stunning!!
So rather find sort of your own way according to what your body tells you
Good luck! 😄
sameee, i don't know what to do anymore
I hate it too because you hear "Listen to your artist" but that's a frustrating answer. You want to pick up stuff before hand and be confident while every artist says totally conflicting advice. I want some science backed answers rather than "here is 100 lotions, I only believe in this one but have never tried the other 98 nor do I know the chemical differences"...
I totally agree! And while these videos can be helpful in some ways, ultimately you should listen to your artist. They will give you the best aftercare advice
“Weeping” is the word you are looking for. The tattoo will weep plasma.
Thank you for a great video!!
The voice of EXPERIENCE, the best advice anyone could ask for.
Finding your channel is the best thing that ever happened to me.
I got my sleeve a year ago, neck, hand and chest. I'm getting my other sleeve in 2 weeks. I took care of them pretty well because aftercare is the most important process. I watched your videos just to get advice from an artist themself for tattoo and aftercare. You deserve more subs
+Young Shrine Thank you!!!
Another reason to use sunblock or keep them out of the sun is that cancerous spots are more difficult to see on tattooed skin
And you use should wear sunblock anyway even if you don't have tattoos. (I know I'm replying a super old comment lol)
This is such bs, sunblock is a very dangerous and toxic substance disregarding the manufacturer. And wtf do tattoos have to do with cancer? Get a life and stop spreading fear
i misread this as “tattoos are more difficult to see on cancerous skin” and i was like “ah, yes, priorities”
Thank 😊you Linda for all the tips on aftercare. I'm getting my first tattoo this Wednesday .I'm 60 years old and trying to do as much research as I can.
Hello electric linda a big thanks for making incredible videos and providing information about tattoos. Ive decided in the near future to go and get my first tattoo and apon stumbling accross your videos ive learned so much. Ive been following and enjoying all your videos they are all great to watch and i have such respect for artists making art. THANK YOU KINDLY!!!!
I can watch this beautiful woman all day. She is delivering good information.
Just start watching yours videos. Really good. No bullsheet talking, but straight to the point in nice stile. Thanks
I have 22 tattoos. I like saniderm for the first 3 days. I change it once. I use antibacterial soap and (with my artist approval) I use organic coconut oil. I know that doesn't work for everyone, but it does for me. I keep it out of the sun as much as possible and always use sunscreen. I appreciate your advice, thank you.
This was extremely helpful. Really appreciate you!
I'm so glad I found your yt channel you're so awesome and helpful
I’ve used this method for over 10 years. Highly recommended
I had a beautiful Sunflower tattoo put over a surgical scar to repair my wrist last spring. I followed my Artits' recommendation and my tattoo healed beautifully with no problems. 🌻💕😘
I always use an SPF 30 and above every day!
Great instruction.
Shared the information with my tattoo artist in Tanzania 🇹🇿.
I’ve got 5 tattoos so far and each time I’ve used coconut oil to heal. It’s natural and contains vitamins that are good for your skin. It also works well as a moisturiser (don’t be deceived by the use of ‘oil’ in its name!). All of mine healed perfectly 🤗
That is the product I was advised to use, and did.
Natural antibacterial too.
Great Video !!🥰 Linda should talk about thr business side, how more or less a studio is run.. and how to start up from nothing. Awesome content Linda🙌🏼
Nice and easy advice! I'll stick to this. Thank you!!
Best tattoo after care advice
I love your videos. Keep it up!
Thanks for tips! Love you
Thank you Linda I've learned so much from watching your vids. I still haven't talked to my artist yet, but he really doesn't talk much. Your on the money.
Thanks for sharing the aftercare information, great video. I just recently got my first tattoo, so I'm paying attention to the aftercare to make sure I don't have any problems during the healing process. Agin, thanks for sharing some great afercare information.
Fantastic advice, thanks Linda! Most of this applied to me and was also in accordance with my tattoo artist. 👍
Most gorgeous. Talented. And respectable women I've ever seen in my entire life 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
I'm new at this channel and utube suggest me about this channel nd I really loved ur video ur channel blablabla.... I just loved it..!
Thanks for all the tips honestly. I try so hard to keep my tattoos heal as best as possible but this definitely is a lot of great tips :)
+AlecIsNostalgic Thanks!
Thanks for the information just got my first tattoo this was helpful how to take good care of your tattoo
thanks for this video ,as you said in the beginning every has different advice, so it gets really confusing looking on the internet for said advice
Thanks!
It is so confusing - you're saying to use warm water to open the pores, yet other people say to use luke warm water to avoid opening the pores ... D: I know I am going to fuck it up!
I have always heard lukewarm.
Just got my first so happy
Good advice.
The best and easiest after care for my tattoos starts with covering the fresh tattoo with a clear self adhering sterile biofilm. It is the same material used by doctors for covering wounds to promote healing and monitor for infection. You leave it on for two to three days. After gently removing it, you wash the tattoo with antiseptic soap and water and use your aftercare products of choice. For me I have found a thin layer of Aquaphor to work the best! My tattoos have healed the fastest with this method.
Hi Linda, great vid! just had some questions about sweating and going to the gym. What are the guidelines on lifting weights, cardio and contact with gym equipment? Thank you!!!
You are PRETTY!!! I LOVE THE Greenish colors. Hair/eyes
My bucket list #1 : get a Chicano sleeve from Linda! Unfortunately, I don't have the money, so I just watch, learn, and be entertained by this amazing artist. ❤ from the USA.
P.S. I love Aquaphor for healing.
I really love your channel and I enjoy it so much to listen your.
I am also a tattoo artist but just since 2 years and I love to lear as much I can from every artist about tattooing and after care
But I am really interested what do you think about the suprasorbe f, dermalize or second skin for after care
Love your hair color.
Beautiful woman thanks for the tips 🥰
Been using aquaphor ever since and it makes the healing so much faster.
Thanks for your videos! I am getting my first tattoo Saturday and I plan on asking my tattoo artist about aftercare but I like reading and hearing from other artists. I was wondering, how do you feel about "Natural" products? Like those that are made with beeswax, organic oils and essentially oils? I noticed a lot of people are saying "plastic wrap" but what about a thin gauze pad?
getting my first tat tomorrow nervous and excited
Liverpool fan!! Me too! How was your tattoo experience
@@rwinklegill7707 it wasn't even bad doesn't even hurt if anyone tells you it does they just.a wet lemon 😂 only nips on boney areas but doesn't hurt hurt
Bailey H I just got mine done, didn’t hurt much at all!’
My tattoo in 5 days time did not peel but I wish this is permanently vibrant! Anyway Im so excited after one month.
Super Video Linda ❤️❤️❤️
What tattoo pen is good for freehand stencil? Love your videos and your work! ♡
Just got my fifth tattoo and it was a 6 hour work, I nearly passed out and got so scared coz outside of the tattoo was swelling bad (and more painful than the actually area). Good suggestions in your video, appreciate it! I just chatted with my tattoo artist though and she said no plastic foils after 3 hours and make sure it’s breathing. She said nothing about wrapping it up when going out or sleeping or anything for the first 2 days, which is right??? But confused there... (and yes, my precious tattoos are smaller and are done 9 years ago, I don’t remember a thing) sorry for the rant, just subscribed and thank you again! X
Watch all your videos, you give a good advice keep making more videos for us, what do you think about Saniderm? What Your advice for new tattoos for people who work outside in the summer all day as in landscaping, construction worker and mailman
The liquid is plasma love and thanks for the tips.
I used burn gel and sliver miracle healing cream. This combination worked best for me .
Heey Linda, do self tanners mess up tattoos or have any influence on the tattoo after letting it heal for the approximate amount of time?
Highlight on the video: "Keep the tattoo out of children" lmao
Kinda looking like Michelle Pfeiffer here...😍😍 I love it..
How many times a day r u supposed to clean it & with what do u clean it with like with ur hands a wash rag etc .. & how many times r u supposed to keep it moisturized
Hi Linda, I just got my rib tattoo this afternoon but I’m off work for the next week so no need to worry about bra, will I be better wearing sleep bras (like a cotton gym bra) when I go back to work?
Ive used Second Skin and Saniderm and recommend either one over A&D/ Plastic wrap. Zero itch!
What do you think is the best healing ointment? Or is it justvpersonal preference?
Every shop I been to said keep it wrapped up for 2 hrs, remove plastic wrap, clean it good with soft soap, clean shirt.... for remaining time do the same thing. I use oatmeal lotion from gold bond works great
By week two I'm already healed I heal very quickly
Iam planning to have a tatoo... Im scared a lot but watching ur vlog gives me the courage to do so.... I hope i could have that soon..... Thank a lot for the info......
Vangie Reyes got my first one today! It’s not as scary is you might think. At least for me the pain and such was not bad at all! Also as she said listen to your tattoo artist. Mine gave slightly different instructions to what Linda said and I’m gonna listen and take care of it that way. Good luck on getting your tattoo, hope you will have the courage to get one soon 😊
@@rowanthomas9181 thanks.......... Finally i got inked........... Aftet watching a lot of electric linda's video finally i had one...... As i say i had conquer one of my fears.........
I've learned that the ribs, elbows, and sides of the chest, are the most uncomfortable. Otherwise, it's not bad at all. Tattoos are totally worth the "pain".
I have a lot of tattoos and have never had plastic on for 3 days. Always just the first day. And I’ve always used Aquaphor as my ointment and it’s not meant for tattoos it wow it’s been better than the A&D ointment most places tell ya to get. Also...I’m allergic to sunscreen. But I’m also super pale and avoid the sun lol. I have an appointment coming up soon and will definitely ask the artist for their aftercare advice and keep yours in mind as well. Thanks
Why had I not discovered this channel before? You're amazing =)
I’m planning to get my first tattoo on my wrist this October. Do you need to wear plastic or can I do just the moisturizer?
How do you keep the plastic film on a neck tattoo ? I am in the process of a full neck tattoo and have trouble keeping the film in place. It is hardest behind the ears.
Love your blogs....all the way from Australia
Thanks a lot it well help me to make my tattoo beautiful but its to late😥 i crush like totally crush it and my tattoo got burn in sun😭 and it make me sad but thanks to you i know better ways of getting a great tattoo😍
Thank you from PHILLIPPINES 🥰
What about some cremes that i can use after my tattoo is healed, like daily ,before bed ,before work ,someting with vitamins ,can i use someting like cocoa butter with vitamin E or its better option ? :)
How many times a day should you clean your tattoo? In the first weeks.
Hey ik this is an old vid but do you have advice for freckle tat aftercare? Ty tattoo guru ❤
HI everyone!!! How soon after a tattoo can I use self Tanner?after the final peel..but when is that?? My artist didn't even know what it was. Is a month after OK ?? Any advise is welcome..xoxo💖💖
Love your tips and channel and you are really awesome 💕 ps the watery substance escaping the tattoo is lymph drainage
Thanks :) I don´t always know the correct words, english is not my native language.
What is the best moisturizer to put on an old tattoos?
Do you need to have plastic on for day 2 if you are just staying home all day? Seems like for sleeping i should but for just hanging out in clothing that isn't rubbing against it or anything touching it at all I should just continue to clean and apply hustle butter to it.
I've only used A&D ointment and Aquaphor. The guy who did my first tattoo told me to rub it into the tattoo and to only wear the plastic for up to 1 hour after getting the tattoo
I just got a sleeve on my arm of a Phoenix and I bought the solution from the shop as recommended from artist. It's only the line work write now as well. So my question is how much solution should I be using?
Wish I saw this video a few weeks ago. I recently got a tattoo fixed that I had done 3 or 4yrs ago by someone else and all the artist did was wrap it in plastic, tell me to wash it with antibacterial soap and make sure to use lotion. No specifics. Like how long to keep it wrapped and how often do I wash it and what temperature the water should be. I basically just winged it and thankfully it turned out ok. Won’t be going back to him though.
Hello Linda. I got my foot tattoo 3 days ago and it's not oozing anymore. I keep it moisturized, no sock, no shoes. Haven't left the house since I got back from tattoo session. My question is, what kind of shoes you recommend for going out? Mind that I live in Poland and it's September and it's getting cold. Do you rcommend plastic wrap for going out? I also work out at home, mostly upper body now, do you think I can wear a sock (inside out to avoid the seam rubbing) as a protectove barrier? Or should I plastic wrap it? I am basically pretty against plastic wrap, it seems to me like a nasty, suffocating trap for bacteria. I would prefer to wear just a sock and clean the foot immediately after workout. As I said, the tattoo is not oozing anymore, so the fibers from the sock wouldn't get stuck to it (if so, they would get stuck to moisturizer and get washed off...). I read through web but there are so many opinions, ideas, stories, I am confused as hell and the thing is stressing me out.
Thank you for all the videos, very helpful!
Thank you for this, I got a tattoo on the second and even though it's my 8th it's healing differently... I got a tattoo in February and I notice that once in a while I will get bumps on it (almost like a clogged pore). I usually accidentally scratch it and it bleeds but the tattoo seems ok. It doesn't happen to any other tattoo. Do you know what this could be or am I just weird?
Sometimes I get pores on my skin from sweating from work and natural oils that come from your skin during the day. I would just wash that particular part of your body a little bit more.
I used to have a similar problem a couple years ago with my right arm for some reason and I came to the conclusion that I am right handed so maybe I wasn't washing my right arm thoroughly enough. In other words I'm not left handed and therefore I wasn't getting spots on my right arm as easily as my left.
I just got my first sleeve yesterday but for about a month I prepped and washed my right arm very well so no pores would be open when I went to get the line work done and everything is going good so far. Next appointment will be color and shading.
I wish I knew this before I got my tattoo. It turned out well. But I think from having the plastic on for so long and it was wet the inside of the butterfly looks smudgy and the purple isn’t as colorful as when he finished with the tattoo. So I believe it was my fault with the plastic. He didn’t have a portfolio of his work I basically walked in and got the tattoo. But he did do a great job on focus and being a little chatty I’m not chatty at all lol you would be like the next artist I’d love to get my next tattoo from. I love your honesty, your professionalism, your style. You basically just won a fan lol
How about Dermalize!!! What can you say about that product?
Hi Linda, on the opening credits of the tattoo's, I recognised one portrait tattoo of Alissa White vocalist from Arch Enemy.
Can you recommend any tattoo cream during first few day. Bepanthan ointment is too thick to put on whilst wet
Whats the best moisturizer with SPF protection, in your opinion
So in my region during the summer it's just sun, sun, and more sun followed by 115 degree heat. I'm guessing I should wait until it's gets colder and the sun isn't a human slow cooker before getting my tattoo?
Yes. :D On one hand, you want it to be warm enough to be able to not wear any clothing on the tattoo, or wear very loose clothing when you're at home. This is because during the first week or two, depending on how fast you heal, what can happen is that fabric can get stuck to new scabs forming and rip them off prematurely, or too tight fabric can rub against and irritate the tattoo, worst case leave behind fibers. So no clothing if you can, or just loose clothes. On the other hand - if you do need to go outside, it's best if it's not killer temperature so that you could have the healing tattoo covered by (not too tight) clothing. And another thing to consider is that the hotter it is, the easier it is for swelling or infection to set in. If you live somewhere typically very sunny and hot during the summer, I'd recommend getting tattooed in the autumn or spring (or winter, if it doesn't get super cold).
Yeah, I live in Las Vegas and it's nothing but sun and heat right now. Just got my first tattoo and now scared I'm going to ruin it by being in the sun!
Hey! can you explain a way for a beginner artist to do aftercare? there’s a lot of advice for people who get the tattoo, but how would an artist do aftercare for a customer? ❤❤❤
A thing i've been wondering- When can your start applying sunblock on a fresh tattoo? I suppose you shouldn't while it's very fresh but can you use it before it's fully healed?
My aftercare pack came with a tattoo goo brand sun block that said to wait 3 weeks
What do you think of products like Saniderm?
My saniderm never stayed on due to me sweating on the job a lot. Ive just started washing morning and evening. Applying lotion 4 times a day and sunblock before work.
did your tattoo heal well?
Is it ok to leave some kinda wrapping or bandage on the tattoo at night
I was wondering if you know Bepanthen/Bepanthol and what is your opinion on it? I have two tattoos, the first one I got in Spain and the second one in the Netherlands and both my tattoo artists recommended it (and I've used it for both) but I've read online that other tattoo artists really hate it and don't recommend it at all. Same with wrapping your tattoo in plastic foil, a lot of artists say you shouldn't do it but that's what I was told for both my tattoos.
Everyone in comments: just ask your artist it’s better to. Meanwhile mine only said to use Vaseline and you’re good 😂
Lol!!!
What i hv to use for good healing after a week an ointment or a fragnance less lotion??
Hi! Thanks for the video😍 what about showering? How many days after i get a tattoo, can i take a shower? And is it ok to take with a plastic on it?
Also, what about shaving? With what should i shave it? Razor? Depilatory cream? Laser?
Thankss💖
You can and should shower the next day. Take the plastic wrap off first and wash your tattoo in the shower. And not sure what you mean by shave it with? You shouldn't shave the skin over a tattoo until its fully healed.
I always play tennis in-direct sunlight. Should I still get a tattoo? Thank u
Current artist aftercare is 3-4 days of A&D ointment with 3-4 washings with antibacterial soap. Then a good lotion (I use Lubtiderm) to heal the rest of the way. Bout the same instructions I got 25+ years ago when I started getting tattooed.
I was rough on my first tattoos, working construction building swimming pools, vermiculite dust and blazing sun. Surprisingly even some white ink frm back then has survived.
can i make chest tatto if i was fat? and will it stay good if i lose wight ?
Products like Saniderm protect the tattoo and make the aftercare easier and improve the healing. Have you tried it?
Saniderm is amazing and helps you skip the whole scabbing process unless you are getting a big piece with a lot of color. Mine always fills up with plasma and leaks so I end up having to remove it after one day.
Saniderm is love. Saniderm is life. Just like Hustle Butter Deluxe! 😁
Alexa Simpson I just finished my first half sleeve, and my saniderm filled up so quick it was the weirdest thing and I was not prepared😂 my boyfriend has bad saniderm on his whole sleeve, all the different pieces (except his elbow lol) and his never did it. But he does black and grey and I do color. It’s two weeks old now though and almost fully healed beautifully 😭
In my experience coloured tattoos dont do well with saniderm but maybe it's just me
Great advice as always, Linda...love your no-bullshit direct style too :)
Just as a PSA, for any Australians tattoo enthusiasts out there, Sanideram isn't easy to find, but local medical/tattoo supplies company Orien produce a hypoallergenic AND latex free tattoo aftercare film
What type of plastic film is best to use?
Every tattoo artist that has tattooed me gave me specific after care instructions. I've never had a lazy one that just said "put this on and keep it clean"...has anyone ever had one that didn't give specific instructions? Lol. But good advice! I was told to use baby soap as well like J&J or specific after care tattoo ointment