My tattoo is healing and the color is very faded. Is this normal?
2006-09-07 14:37:26 · 12 answers · asked by Mary T 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
It's not fading, it just looks like it is because the skin is healing over it...don't worry, it's normal!
2006-09-07 14:39:06 · answer #1 · answered by youdontneedtoknowme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Make sure you are putting on either a tattoo oil or cream once a day. Some colors will fade a little. It's just the excess ink coming off your skin, not the tattoo its self.
2006-09-07 14:40:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had my tattoo for almost 10 years, and it hasn't faded at all. The red has "bled" into the gold a bit, but the colours are still warm and vibrant.
My tattoo artist said that the sun will fade a tat over time, and if you want it to stay bright, you have to protect it with sunblock.
2006-09-07 14:51:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
After 20 years it will really be faded. The red in my rose is hardly there anymore. When healing, the tattoo tends to scab over for awhile. You're supposed to keep it out of direct sunlight for awhile.
2006-09-10 09:21:55 · answer #4 · answered by Dellajoy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not fading, it just looks like it is because the skin is healing,, give it time,, if it starts fading in a couple years.. then worry
2006-09-07 14:43:26 · answer #5 · answered by Freedom_Fighter_From_Mars 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is normal. It is actually just healing. Mine did the exact same thing but color is nice and brite. Make sure you are taking care of it and putting a cream on it to keep it from drying up and cracking the skin.... or consult with your tattoo artist. I am sure they can put your mind at ease. :)
2006-09-07 15:17:17 · answer #6 · answered by Sasha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's red around the edges...it sounds infected. I would go back to the person that did your tattoo and he/she could help you out. Try aquaphor...it's an ointment that helps with dry skins and I use it on all of my previous tattoos. anyways. Hope your foot becomes better and is not infected. BEST OF LUCK :)
2016-03-17 10:21:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should not fade that much...same thing happened to me..it was the healing cream i used that faded mine out..go back to the place that did your tat and have them touch it up.
2006-09-07 14:41:25 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will get lighter. Yes its normal
2006-09-07 14:41:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO WHAT WOULD BE THE POINT.....OVER THE YEARS THE COLORS ARENT AS VIBRANT, BUT U JUST GET YOUR TATTOO ARTIST TO RE OUTLINE YOUR COLORS
2006-09-07 14:40:27 · answer #10 · answered by CeeCee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋