Most people think of getting a tattoo about the same time they will be wearing less clothing- spring and summer. When imagining frolicking in shorts in the warm sun is a good time to imagine your new tattoo art.
And yet, the best time to actually get the new art is in the fall and winter. The most important period of healing is the first 4-6 weeks after getting tattooed. For at least 2 weeks the tattoo cannot be soaked and for best color retention keep it from direct sun for as long as possible (4-6 weeks). In the summer, this just isn’t possible (unless you live in San Francisco).
Winter is a great for tattoo healing. Most people are keeping warm under long sleeves and trousers, and the frosty winter sun will not tempt the exposure of new tattoo art.
So think of winter as tattoo season and heal your tattoo with plenty of time to show it off in the warm summer.
