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Tattoo Fading: What Causes It and How to Prevent It
Every tattoo fades a little. Sun, skin turnover, placement, and ink type decide how fast. Here is what actually causes fading and how to slow it down.

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Matching tattoos usually run $200–$600 for a pair. Here is what actually drives the price, and where couples and friends waste money.
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Every tattoo fades a little. Sun, skin turnover, placement, and ink type decide how fast. Here is what actually causes fading and how to slow it down.

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Fresh tattoo and a plane ticket? Here is how to handle wrap, washing, sun, and hotel water without wrecking the heal.

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A weeping tattoo in the first 48 hours is almost always normal plasma leak. Here's what to expect, when to worry, and how to manage the drainage.
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