Reading Room

Tattoo knowledge, history, culture, craft & personal expression. Explore the stories, symbols, traditions & practical knowledge behind tattooing, with deep-dive articles from the community and the Inked Vice team.

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Tattoo Aftercare, From Fresh to Fully Healed

A day-by-day healing guide: what's normal, what isn't, and how to look after a new tattoo from the moment the wrap comes off to fully settled skin.

Looking After Your Tattoo in the Summer

Sun, sweat, and swimming are the three fastest ways to wreck a tattoo. How to get a fresh or healed piece through the hot months intact.