Tattoo tomorrow !

Hey y’all😊

I’m getting my second (fine-line) tattoo tomorrow, It’s going to be a little bit bigger this time (but still not BIG BIG lol). I’m so nervous but also excited (I’m a baby when it comes to pain lol)

It’s been a few years since I got my first tattoo, so I can’t remember much of the healing process/after-care and I’d love some tips & help.

& before anyone says anything, I know that my artist will tell me as well, but I’d just like to know what has worked for y’all / what y’all usually do to make them heal well & fast.

1. My artist uses 2nd-skin. I can’t remember but I think I wore it for 5-7 days (can’t remember) last time (cuz that’s what my artist told me to do).

My skin got rlly red and irritated after a few days,(it was fine the first days) so I’ll definitely not keep it on for that long this time. I’m thinking maybe 2-3 days. I’ve heard that some ppl remove it as soon as they get home but I don’t think I’m gonna do that because I don’t want ink to get everywhere…

2. How long / how many days does it usually take for it to stop “leaking” (like…yk, inc and plasma comes out)

3. When should I start moisturizing? How often?

(I have moisturizer at home, for tattoos + antibacterial & perfume free soap)

+ more (random / other) tips. Thank you!