Summer is here in Edmonton. That being said, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, PLEASE KEEP YOUR TATTOOS OUT OF THE SUN. Joking aside, burnt skin is no joke it not only hurts but can negatively impact any tattoos that you have. Tattoos are in an investment of your hard earned time and money so be sure to wear sunscreen and cover up when you can . We get it though, we have a very limited time to mingle with the sun in this part of the world. We kindly ask you keep your tattoos in mind when you are going out to enjoy what the summer has to offer. :)
Pro tips on getting tattooed in summer.
Not only should you keep your fresh ink out of the sun, there are a few things you should keep in mind when you get tattooed in general but in the summer you need to be more mindful of.
HYDRATE! - with the summer heat we need as a general rule more water please feel free to bring water , juice, and /or energy drinks to the shop to drink while you are at your appointment. This keeps your skin happy , receiving ink well and keeps your energy stores up. We have water and Gatorade here for our clients as well if you forgot to bring your own.
EAT!!! - with the weather being warm we know it can affect the appetite. We have seen folks get faint, or pass out completely if they have not fed their body properly before they get tattooed. A decent meal is always best a few hour prior this way you have something to sustain you during your tattoo session and will keep your energy up. If you have longer tattoo session feel free to bring food and snacks with you to much on during your stretch breaks , this way your sugar will not dip, and cause issues.
Keep your healing tattoo and /or your second skin bandage out of the sun. Light weight, loose fitting clothing are key here. Once your tattoos are healed, continuing to either sunscreen or cover up your investment is recommended. This way your tattoo will last allot longer. Sun worshipers tend to need touch ups much earlier than their counterparts, the sun can fade your ink. 4.
Make sure you moisturize your skin regularly before your tattoo. ( even the week before) It will help your skin receive the ink as well as keep it heathy.
Frame of Fame Flash for June is up !
As usual, the first of the month is when we feature flash from all of our artists s at Heart & Dagger Tattoo that is up for grabs. A deposit claims the design you like . You can send a message of this website to claim the design or call/text the shop 780-934-8415 to contact the artist who’s flash you are interested in.