What happens if you tan with a new tattoo

You can also use indoor tanning lotions that offer tattoo protection. Ask your Sundays tanning expert about the lotions we carry, like Ed Hardy, that are good for tats. A spray tan is completely safe for tattoos. You can still get that beautiful, natural looking tan without having to worry about a tattoo fading away.

Help make your tattoo last by taking care of it the right way. If you have other concerns, talk to one our tanning experts the next time you visit any of our twenty locations in Hampton Roads. Prematurely introducing fresh ink to either the sun or tanning bed will diminish the brilliance of the color both immediately and long term.

In a nutshell, you want to cover your tattoo either with an object that surrounds its surface area or a generous coat of sunblock with high SPF. Ideally, you should reapply sunscreen every two hours and a solid 15 minutes before exposing your skin to the sun or tanning bed.

After tanning, be sure to moisturize your skin as you usually would while applying a more generous portion to your tattoos. To ensure the color stays, consistently take care of your skin. The only risk with spray tanning and tattoos is that the tan can darken light-colored or delicate tattoos. Ultimately, spray tanning is a much better option for those who burn easily, are worried about the damage to their skin, or want to preserve the life of their tattoo while still looking golden year-round.

We recommend you stop in and prep your skin with a nice tan before your tattoo and then visit us after while using caution. You are going to want to cover the tattoo or use very high SPF before going into a tanning bed after getting your tattoo. Tattoos are usually considered well-healed after about 3 months. A protective cover or use of sunscreen is critical in tattoo healing process.

Ultraviolet rays, while adding a nice bronze tone to your skin, can drain the life out of a tattoo. The more you tan, the more the ink fades, and it slowly goes from brilliant to boring. Does that mean your tanning days are over? Good news is, there are plenty of ways to protect your fresh ink.