I have to butterflies on my stomach and I want to go start tanning but I dont want them to fad.. Should i cover them up or are they ok!!!!!!!!!!!???!!!!!!!!
2007-01-31 04:38:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
well if you just recently got them then yea. but if you have had them for awhile then don't even worry about it.
2007-01-31 04:45:52 · answer #1 · answered by ber-ber21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard rumors that the ink will boil under the tanning beds, but truth is, I've never actually seen it happen. Your best bet is to ask the owner of the tanning studio. He/She should be well-versed in the use of the beds and tattoos. If they don't know, go to a different studio; how much else don't they know about their beds. Please use sunscreen (as mentioned before) of a higher SPF for the added protection and go into the bed gradually (don't start with an hour right away...5-10 minutes at first, then a couple days later, 10-15, you get the idea). The worst thing that happens with natural suntans and tattoos is that the color might fade or discolor over time. Just use sunscreen...another good one not mentioned before is SunDog/Dr. Bronners or JASON's.
2007-01-31 04:49:08 · answer #2 · answered by nyhtshade 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will fade, even with sunlight. I have had my tattoos for about 5 years and they havent faded to much. Most tanning places sell a high spf sunscreen stick for tattoos, while you use a bronzer on the rest of your body.
Make sure you are 100% healed first, and you can always get them touched up if they fade too much. Also color fades more than black!
2007-01-31 05:09:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
High SPF sunblocks will help, but over time, you'll still notice the damage. Even regular sun exposure can effect tattoos.
Tanning is not only bad for your tattoos, but for you skin and overall health, just don't do it. Why would you want to pay all that money to ruin your skin and tattoo?
2007-01-31 06:31:39 · answer #4 · answered by 4eyed zombie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive had a small black star on my foot for 3 yrs & I tan every other day & nothing has happened to it. You can cover them up if you want to or put some sunscreen on it. Its your choice but I think you will be fine. I hope this helps! :)
2007-01-31 05:24:01 · answer #5 · answered by She is Beautiful! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not bad. Just be sure to use a sunscreen with a high SPF rating like 45 and up. Bullfrog works well so does No-Ads. No-Ads is a someone generic brand, but it works.
2007-01-31 04:44:24 · answer #6 · answered by the_one_and_only_punkette 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's generally best to keep tattoos out of the sun as far as possible. But you could put high-factor sunscreen over just the tattoos, I s'pose...
2007-01-31 04:47:17 · answer #7 · answered by Marzipan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's bad to tan any time tattoos or not. it's bad for your skin and for your health. but yes, you should cover your tattoos. and sunscreen doesn't protect the tattoos from breaking down.
2007-01-31 05:42:01 · answer #8 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i got my tattoo on my lower back on dec.14 and on dec 23 i got a tannin membership..it didnt affect it, jst make sure to keep your skin hydrated with a good lotion, and dont let your tattoo dry out =) good luck
2007-01-31 05:05:56 · answer #9 · answered by ii love him xo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not bad for the tatoo at all. if you do put something on it it miht help its color such as a lotion or sunscreen of a sort.
2007-01-31 04:46:43 · answer #10 · answered by nochickrun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋