Taking Care of Your Tattoos

May 15, 2010 by Ben Swank

Welcome to the tattoo finder blog, where we scour the web looking for all of the latest and greatest tattoo-related news, products, and pictures. I've noticed a recent uptick in search traffic looking for tattoo crosses, so we'll be spending some time working more cross designs into our posts. Remember to leave a comment or get in touch with us if there's something you'd like to see.

Proper aftercare is very important to your tattoo. I've seen some wicked cases of infection and scabbing, and many cases of tattoos prematurely fading and running. It's pretty simple to care for your tattoo, so why would anyone sit in the chair, spend the money, only to be left with something that is less than optimal? I don't get it. That's why you do your homework and browse through tons of tattoo designs before you make a decision.

Anyway, here's what might have been a nice tattoo, but it was somewhat ruined when it wasn't cared for: