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This 1,340-word article teaches tattoo enthusiasts new and old alike about basic aftercare. These simple and inexpensive tips (one, for example, teaches about aftercare when dealing with sun exposure), will help ensure that the new tattoo remains beautiful for life. This article also addresses pre-tattoo precautions, such as looking into the tattoo artist's health practices and examining one's own body type and style to determine whether a tattoo is worth the investment.

I am a freelance writer and former journalist from Texas. I got my first tattoo at age 22, a full decade after I first fell in love with the art.

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Tip: keeping the tattoo moist will prevent most of the itching and other irritation that might tempt you to scratch, pick or rub it. Sometimes you'll still have these problems. Do not, under any circumstances, succumb to the temptations. It will undoubtedly mess up the tattoo, which will never heal properly and will forever look like a tattoo given to a person who couldn't keep his or her hands off of it the first week or two. One trick, besides keeping the site moist and germ-free, is to scratch just below or above it. This sometimes convinces your brain that you are, in fact, scratching the real itch. It might seem stupid, but it works for many people and is definitely worth a try.

PHASE THREE: AFTER THE HEALING

Because you have paid an artist to decorate your skin with multi-colored ink, you are now the proud owner of a somewhat-delicate investment. There are certain things that you can no longer do, or must modify somehow before attempting. It seems like a pain in the butt (or wherever you got that tat), but it's worth it.

First, don't ever expose your tattoo to the sun without proper precautions, even if you had it done fifteen years ago. The sun will fade it away, slowly but surely, leaving you with a faint and completely uncool version of that awesome Grim Reaper you'd coveted since the third grade. If you must play or work in the sun, wear something over the tattoo (wrapping a handkerchief around it will usually suffice if it cannot be covered with clothing), or wear sunscreen. The more effort you put into keeping the tat out of the sun, the longer it will last.

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