The way your tattoo heals is crucial to how it will
look afterwards. I'll explain healing your tattoo just ahead,
but for now, let's get your skin ready for a tattoo to be done
right. You really need to have your skin in good condition for
us to work on it. Everything
can make a difference on how it turns out. If your skin is damaged,
sun-burned, cuts or scrapes, etc. it will definitely make a big
difference.
First, stay out of the sun. If you are sunburned, it will (of course) be very red. That redness is blood at the surface of you skin. So, if you tattoo through this, that blood at the surface will thin the inks we're trying to put in. This will wash out (or fade) your tattoo, and you'll just have to redo it again when it heals. Even then, it won't be as good as it could've been. So USE SUN BLOCK for a few days ahead if you have to out in the sun. Pale white skin is great canvas, and a lot healthier, too! A tan is nice, but very over-rated. Second, cuts, scratches, etc. are also bad. You can't put needles to a healing wound because it could cause scarring and/or uneven color. A little skin moisturizer for a few days ahead would be nice for your skin and stay out of the tanning booth and sun for a few days. It can only help. It's your money and pain, so let's do it right the first time.