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Summary: Learn tips about other unusual things that happen when you get a tattoo and wrapping it up in this free video clip on tattoo care.
Sean Beck, an 11-year veteran in the art of tattooing, has owned and operated two tattoo parlors in the last five years. He currently owns and operates Mom's Tattoos in Wilmington, NC.read more
"Hi my name is Sean Beck at Mom's Tattoos in Wilmington, NC. on behalf of Expert Village here to tell you a little bit of tattoo after care. Alright I'm going to tell you a little bit about the unusually things that your tattoo might do that might freak you out during the after care. Simple things when you take a shower and you wash your tattoo it looks like it is bleeding out color it is not it is just part of the skin, it is just part of the top layer removing itself from your skin. Don't freak out about this stuff. Quiet often after the tattoo has peeled it is going to look like your skin has got kind of a clear sulfa like texture to it, it often makes all the colors looked bleached out. Don't freak out about this stuff it is just fine. Same with the peeling the peeling is going to look like the tattoo is coming apart it is probably not. If you are freaked out about these experiences don't worry your artist just call your artist they are going to tell you to calm down and you would be fine. But these are some of the strengths that you might experience with tattoos. I can't cover them all cause there has been a lot of strange things but I guess if you freak out just call your tattoo artist they probably put your mind in ease. Okay in conclusion basics keep your tattoo clean, keep it moisturize, keep it out of direct sunlight, don't soak it, if you have any problems or question contact your artist they have the best advice for you and good luck with your tattoo. My name is Sean I work at Mom's Tattoos in Wilmington, NC on behalf of Expert Village you have a good day. "
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