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Why Is My New Tattoo Itchy? (And What to Do About It)
The itch usually starts around day 7 and peaks in week two. Here is why it happens, six ways to stop it without scratching, and the difference between normal itch and infection.
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Tattoo Healing Timeline: What to Expect, Day by Day
Tattoo healing is a four-week process with predictable stages. Here is the day-by-day map: open wound, peeling, itching, and settling, plus when each phase ends.
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Tattoo Aftercare: The First 24 Hours, Hour by Hour
Most of how your tattoo looks in five years gets locked in on day one. Here's the calm version of what to do in the first 24 hours, hour by hour, with no mystique.