Waxing/Shaving Before Tattooing

You probably already know this, but if you’re new to tattooing, you should know that the designated tattoo area needs to be waxed or shaved prior to tattooing.

The tattoo artist cannot tattoo your skin if there’s hair. This will obstruct their vision, create general issues with the movement of the needle and the ink, and of course, there is always the issue of contamination of the tattoo (since body hair isn’t the cleanest stuff out there).

The designated tattoo area needs to be hair-free, washed, cleaned, dried, and fully prepared for tattooing. Even if you forget to wax or shave, your tattoo artist will shave the designated area for you before they start tattooing.

Also Read:

• What Should You Not Do Before Getting A Tattoo?
• Safety Precautions Checklist before Getting a Tattoo (How to Prepare for your Tattoo)

Waxing After The Tattoo Has Healed

As we mentioned, waxing a new, fresh, or freshly healed tattoo is a big no-no. Your skin is too sensitive and there is too high of a risk that you may induce inflammation, further skin damage, infection, or you may completely mess up your tattoo. Waxing required swift, repetitive hair removal (which also pulls the skin), so we have to mention the almost unbearable pain you may experience as well.

Now, once your tattoo is fully healed, and it isn’t freshly healed anymore, you can continue your regular hair removal and waxing practices. We still advise you to get waxed by a professional who will know how to deal with tattooed skin. Bear in mind that the tattooed are will forever be more sensitive than the rest of your skin. So, a certain professional approach is definitely required, so try not to wax yourself, or at least the tattoo.

Bear in mind that, when it comes to hair removal, there is always a potential for skin irritation, ingrown hair, or follicle inflammation. This can happen even on tattooed skin, which further indicated how important it is to have your tattooed area waxed by a certified professional.