The most common myths (busted).
1. “Let it dry out and scab, that’s how it heals.”
Sounds tough, right? Wrong. Dry healing risks scarring, patchy pigment loss, and uneven colour. Tattoos need moisture, not neglect.
Truth - Keep your tattoo lightly hydrated with tattoo-safe aftercare. Thin layers, not thick slathers.
2. “Vaseline is the best aftercare.”
Grandma swears by it, but Vaseline suffocates the wound, traps bacteria, and can push ink out. Your tattoo isn’t an old hinge.
Truth - Use breathable, tattoo-specific recovery products instead.
3. “Sunscreen is only for summer.”
Cloudy day? Indoors by a window? UV still gets you. Tattoos fade slowly, until one day you realise your masterpiece is a ghost.
Truth - Sunscreen is tattoo insurance. Daily, year-round.
4. “Once it’s healed, you don’t need aftercare.”
Biggest myth of all. Tattoos don’t stop ageing. Your skin does, constantly. Neglect long-term care and your ink will pay the price.
Truth - Tattoo care is lifelong, protect and restore forever.
5. “Colour tattoos fade faster than black.”
Not always true. Blacks and greys often last longer, but certain colours (like blues and greens) hold well too. It depends on skin type, placement, and sun habits.
Truth - Any tattoo fades if you mistreat it. Protection beats pigment.
6. “Alcohol before a tattoo helps with the pain.”
Sure, if you want to bleed more, lose more ink, and feel more pain later. It doesn’t numb, it sabotages.
Truth - Arrive sober, hydrated, and fed. Pain tolerance comes from preparation, not pints.
7. “Tattoos look the same forever.”
Sorry, but no. Skin changes with age - collagen loss, UV damage, and natural renewal all blur lines over decades.
Truth - Ongoing care keeps tattoos sharper for longer. Neglect = blur.
8. “All skincare is fine for tattoos.”
Nope. Harsh acids, retinol, and scrubs can damage pigment. Random moisturisers may clog or suffocate.
Truth - Use skincare designed specifically for tattooed skin — safe, breathable, barrier-supportive.
9. “Swimming is fine with a fresh tattoo.”
Pools, spas, oceans = chlorine, bacteria, and infections. Basically, you’re dunking an open wound into a germ cocktail.
Truth: Wait until fully healed before swimming. Stick to showers.
10. “Tattoos ruin your health.”
False scare story. For most healthy people, tattoos are safe when done professionally. Risks come from poor hygiene, bad aftercare, or dodgy inks.
Truth - Choose a reputable artist, follow care instructions, and your tattoo is as safe as it is permanent.
Spread the word.
Tattoos attract myths like magnets — but most are outdated, misinformed, or just plain dangerous. Knowing the truth keeps your skin healthier, your ink sharper, and your journey smoother.
Skin is living. Ink is forever. Don’t believe the myths.