Getting your Tattoo Before Summer is the Way to Go!

In this post we’ll go over why getting your tattoos, especially any larger projects, before summer is the way to go! If you want the best results and to heal the best, taking into consideration what time of year you get that tattoo is important.

Summer’s warm weather and inviting beach days are great and all… until you have a fresh tattoo and can’t go in that pool! Tattoos need healing time. To produce the best outcome, the healing time is incredibly important and can be sensitive. One way to help your tattoos heal is to avoid swimming and sweating, which can cause peeling or itchiness. But of course, in summer, everyone wants to be outside, going hiking, swimming, etc. So, planning your tattoos based on the time of the year can really come in handy. If you were to get a large sleeve or leg tattoo, it’s important to schedule based on the weather. Getting a large piece in March or April before the summer heat hits will allow you to take your time healing and allow you to still go for that summer day swim! Your tattoo will be healed up nicely and less prone to infection, so that you’ll have a good healing experience and a great tattoo at the end of the process!

Infection is Real and Can be Avoided

The healing process of a tattoo is one of the most important phases in your tattoo journey. To allow your tattoo to heal up nicely and without infection, avoiding swimming or hiking is a necessity. Exposure to bacteria in water, whether a pool, watering hole, or the beach, can cause your tattoo to become infected or not to heal completely or correctly. Similarly, sweating a lot can cause the same issues. Using some products like sunscreen is great for your skin, but the chemicals and oils may not be great for your healing tattoo. Tanning oils and sunscreen can cause infections by blocking exposure to fresh air. Getting your tattoo in cooler weather prevents any friction between the fresh tattoo and your clothes from sweat, so the aftercare will come along very smoothly, allowing the tattoo to heal perfectly, letting it look its best!

Timing Matters to Ensure Your Tattoo Looks It’s Best

Another reason why timing your tattoos can be important is the way they will look. Allowing yourself to have a couple of months or at least a month before summer hits lets your tattoo heal, which in turn will allow you to proudly show it off. It’ll be nice and clean, fully developed, and ready to be put on display! At the beach, at home, on your hikes, etc. Sun damage is a serious concern for a fresh tattoo. UV rays from the sun can cause colors to fade or become blurry easily. So, letting your tattoo heal up before the sun gets too hot will help ensure your tattoo stays crisp-looking and be something you are proud to have on your body!

How to Prevent Infection or Blurriness If You Have a Fresh Tattoo in the Summer

If, however, you do get a tattoo in the summer, here are some ways to help prevent infection or fading. Firstly, keep out of the sun. Not having the option to put sunscreen over your tattoo obviously leaves you very exposed to the UV rays from the sun. These are no better for your tattoo than the tanning oils or sunscreen. Keeping yourself in a shaded, cool area will help your tattoo to be less irritated. Secondly, keep yourself out of germ-filled areas. like watering holes, public parks/waterparks, hot tubs, pools, saunas, etc. This helps your tattoo to stay away from areas where lots of bacteria lie. That way, there’s less likely a chance of infection. And lastly, keep your tattoo hydrated. Applying the appropriate oils and hydrants for your tattoo can really help prevent scabbing or peeling, which helps the lines stay fresh and sharp. Apply things like Aquaphor or Butterluxe to keep the tattoo feeling its best.

Clearly, getting that tattoo before the summer sun kicks in is the best way to go. It will help prevent infection, allow your tattoo to heal crisply, let the lines stick smoothly, prevent fading or itchiness, and let you have that beautiful tattoo to show off without any big concerns! Do you plan ahead when getting a tattoo? If you don’t, here’s your wake-up call!

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