Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs)

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All Questions Answered.

How to get tattooed at inked ?

OPTION 1
SEARCH THROUGH THE WIDE RANGE OF ARTISTS
& ART STYLES VIA OUR OFFICIAL INKED WEBSITE
CLICK THROUGH TO ARTIST PROFILES ON INSTAGRAM
TO TAKE A LOOK AT PREVIOUS ARTWORKREACH OUT DIRECTLY TO THE TATTOO ARTIST / STUDIO
THROUGH THEIR PREFERRED METHOD OF CONTACT
AND BOOK IN!

OPTION 2
PURCHASE AN INKED EXPO TICKET & WALK
THROUGH THE MANY AISLES OF TATTOO STUDIOS
& ARTIST BOOTHS.MOST TATTOO BOOTHS WILL HAVE FLASH SHEETS
& TAKE WALK-INS. FEEL INSPIRED IN THE MOMENT
& BOOK IN WITH AN ARTIST ON THE DAY!TATTOO PRICES WILL VARY DEPENDING ON EACH
INDEPENDENT ARTIST. INKED DOES NOT HANDLE
INDIVIDUAL BOOKINGS AT THE EVENT.

Can i use soap on my new tattOo?

Yes, but it should be anti-bacterial and perfume free

Why do i need aftercare?

Proper aftercare reduces the risk of infection and speeds healing times

what is tattoo armour?

Tattoo Armour Sheets are sterile pads with exceptional absorption, designed to protect freshly tattooed skin. They efficiently absorb excess fluids, creating a clean environment for healing and promoting proper tattoo care.

Can i itch my new tattoo?

NO! DONT ITCH YOU HEALING TATTOO OR PICK AT SCABBING - APPLY BALM IF NEEDED.REMEMBER SCABBING IS A NORMAL PART OF THE HEALING PROCESS..

Can i Go to the gym with new ink?

NO. YOU SHOULD NOT FOR ATLEAST 10-14 DAYS OR UNTIL HEALED. SWEAT CAN HINDER THE HEALING PROCESS SO AVOID ANYTHING STRENUOUS.

Can i Swim?

YOU SHOULD NOT SUBMURGE YOUR NEW TATTOO IN ANY BODIES OF WATER (EVEN THE BATH) AS IT CAN CAUSE INFECTION. SHOWERING IS FINE.

How Do i Remove Second Skin?

ALWAYS TAKE OFF SECOND SKIN UNDER WARM WATER. PULL DOWN AND AWAY FROM YOUR TATTOO.YOU CAN THEN WASH, AND HEAL WITH YOUR CHOSEN AFTERCARE (DR.PICKLES)

My second skin is full of liquid, is this normal?

YES! The plasma inside the first layer is essential for healing in the first 24 HOURS.WE RECOMMEND REMOVING AFTER 24 HOURS AND REAPPLYING OR THEN SWITCHING TO A BALM METHOD.

Can i tan/ fake tan?

YOUR NEW INK SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND YOU SHOULD NOT PUT ANYTHING OVER A TATTOO (LIKE FAKE TAN) UNTIL YOUR TATTOO IS HEALED AS IT WILL LEAD TO INFECTION.

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