Question about a tattoo on my leg...?

Question

sooo i want to get a tattoo of wolf paw prints going up the side of my leg starting from my ankle to about mid calf. but since i shave, will that affect fading of my tattoo?

Answer 1

Your tattoo will not fade if you shave it. You just can't shave it until it heals which is about 2 to 3 weeks.  

Answer 2

I have an ankle tattoo and a tattoo going up the back of my leg. Both my artists told me not to shave the tattoo until it's done peeling. Which ought to be about 2 weeks. I know it looks kinda bad close up, but better safe than sorry!

Because, as I'm sure you know, you're not supposed to pick at the tattoo. And the razor will end up pulling off the skin when it's not ready. Yes, therefore making it fade.

***EDIT: All tattoos fade eventually. It'll fade more if you pick it/scratch it/shave it when it's healing. And I know that from experience. Where I pulled the skin off on my bird tattoo, it's a dark grey color opposed to the black that the rest of the bird has.

After about 2-3 months if you need a touch up, some artists will do it for cheap. (If you go back to the shop you got it done at.) Just call and ask them after your tattoo does the peeling and is healed.

And best of luck! :)

Answer 3

you really shouldnt shave, i know its gross  

Answer 4

I agree with the person above me..

If anything, shaver around it!