Every tattoo heals slightly differently depending on the person and the tattoo's location. But all tattoos heal in four stages.

The tattoo healing process typically involves a week of redness and oozing, followed by two to three weeks of itchiness and peeling. After about a month, the skin still internally heals.

Things to avoid during the tattoo healing process: Try not to sleep on your tattoo. For example, if the tattoo is on your back, sleep on your stomach. Not only will the tattoo become stuck to your ...

How long it takes a tattoo to heal can vary. While many factors can affect the healing process, it typically takes 2–4 weeks for a tattoo to heal.

PEOPLE's senior style editor got inked at Bang Bang's New York location and then tried out Forever Care to see how well the products really work ...

Tattoo needles pierce small holes in the skin, making the tattoo healing process similar to that of a cut. Here's how to take care of a new tattoo.

Tattoo aftercare is one of the most important parts of the healing process, which can take anywhere from a month to a year, according to Small Shop Tattoo artist Zachary Robinson Bailey.

The tattoo healing process can differ greatly from person to person, depending on the size of the design, but according to California-based tattoo artist Saem Kim, around a month is standard ...