The Best Foot and Ankle Tattoos
Without question, ankle and foot tattoos are a trendy choice for women today. These unique designs are especially popular during the warmer seasons of the year, making these highly prized tattoos as beautiful as they are subtle, although extra care should be counted on before having one done.
The biggest obstacle is letting the foot and ankle totally heal. This may take up to four weeks. The reason for the added time is because almost all footwear will scratch and irritate the fresh image. Additionally, the ankle and foot tattoo is always moving and if either of these causes any harm, a quick touch-up may be needed later.
It's always better to have your foot or ankle tattoo done during the warmer times of the year, or even better, just take a few weeks off to kick back, relax, and go barefooted. As good as that may sound, most people with jobs just don't have the time, but with a little additional care you can minimize the damage.
A popular shoe selection that offers great protection is the topless sandal, although they can be fairly awkward at first .All you really need to do is use a little common sense and wear comfortable, relaxed fitting footwear, and keep strenuous activities to a minimum.
It is also highly advised that you further care for the new tattoo with a thin coating of Vaseline, followed by a sheet of glad wrap, then socks and shoes, if you are going to be moving a lot.
Another potential problem to watch out for is the chance of getting an infection. When you mix a pasty material within close proximity to the ground, the end outcome will be dirt, and a higher chance of getting an infection, but this is easily fixed with more frequent washings.
Like the rib or shoulder blades, tattoos on the feet may be slightly more painful to have done on account of the thinner skin over bone. The pain is different to each person, but the most widespread response is that it only hurts somewhat more than other tattoos.
Ankle and foot tattoos call for more thought in advance because of the additional care, both during and after the fact.
The layers of skin on the foot and ankle exfoliate more than any part of the body and will, from time to time, take out some of the tattoo. This means that there is a good chance that your foot or ankle tattoo will need to be retouched from time to time.
Ankle and foot tattoos are more difficult to ink because of the tender area and the thin skin, so a qualified artist is essential. Make sure to check the artist's qualifications and be sure to look at their portfolios to see examples of past foot and ankle tattoos they have done. It's easy to have an unwanted result if the ink is placed too deep or too shallow when working on the foot and ankle, either entering into the blood stream or scabbing off during the healing process... and remember to use a quality sunscreen when outside.
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