I'm going to get a upper back tattoo which is fine and i can't wait!!
I know i will have to wait two to four weeks for it to heal and during that time i can't soak it a.k.a no baths. But i was woundering that after the tattoo has healed will i be allowed to spend long times in the water?
(I'm a good swimmer, competitions and such)
Thanks for your Help
2007-08-08 00:43:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
nope you will be fine just make sure if your in the sun put sunblock on the tattoo to stop it from fading
2007-08-09 09:14:54 · answer #1 · answered by cutiebabexx420 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a stupid question at all!
Once your tat is healed you can go in the water. If you are swimming outside just make sure you use a higher SPF sunblock, because the sun will fade tattoos.
Now, chlorinated water might be an issue (especially the heavy chlorination in publicly used pools.) Once your tattoo is completely healed with a new layer of skin over it, you should be sufficiently protected from the chlorine, but before that, you might be subjecting it to some fading.
If you don't swim all year round, I would wait until you have a few months and get the tattoo then.
2007-08-08 09:50:23 · answer #2 · answered by jennrfp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After your tattoo heals, the water deal doesn't matter anymore, I mean the tatt is apart of you. Now, on the other hand, I will tell you this, sunlight or tanning beds will fade your tatt. My advice, if your going to be in the sun for awhile, just rub a dab of sunblock over the tatt to extend the colors. I works for all of mine.
2007-08-08 08:35:25 · answer #3 · answered by July 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the sun that fade tattoos not water i have had my tattoos ranging from 2 years to 3 months old in water "soaking" i love the beach and swimming and mine look great once its compleatly healed you will be FINE, just put on lots of sun block and enjoy the water babe!
2007-08-08 11:56:39 · answer #4 · answered by Auts13 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes what do you think people without tattoos cant swim, alrite not being mean but really you arent suppose to shave that area/haha hopefully not. and you arent suppose to be in the water or swim for atleast a week after that you are pretty much good.
2007-08-08 19:00:54 · answer #5 · answered by Dystany Loves Ryan <33 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You wont be allowed to stay for LONG times, especially in the beach. The tattoo tends to fade when submerged for a long time in water. I have friends whos tattoos were faded and needed to be retouched due to a long time in the beach.
2007-08-08 07:53:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Most definately, once your new tat is completly healed it will be fine in water for as long as you can take it yourself.
2007-08-08 07:54:20 · answer #7 · answered by jmt6699 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup
good luck
x
2007-08-08 07:50:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
won't be a problen, use a sunscreen when you are swimming as to keep it looking fresh
2007-08-12 05:31:23 · answer #9 · answered by cheri h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't know dear
2007-08-08 07:51:18 · answer #10 · answered by anjali 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋