Argonauts Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Hello I got a new tattoo it will be about 2 weeks tomorrow since I've gotten it. It still looks a bit dark for my liking. It's black and gray. Will it fade a bit more given more time or is what I see now what I will be getting in terms of color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogrider Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 (edited) It takes 4-6 weeks to heal, it's really best to wait until then. It will likely lighten as it heals. Welcome aboard! Edited March 13, 2023 by Hogrider oboogie and Argonauts 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStu Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Yep, healing is 4-6 weeks and it'll be months before the ink fully settles in and the blacks aren't quite so dark and bold. Everything will tone down a bit. oboogie, Hogrider and Argonauts 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argonauts Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 9:16 AM, SStu said: Yep, healing is 4-6 weeks and it'll be months before the ink fully settles in and the blacks aren't quite so dark and bold. Everything will tone down a bit. When you say settle I assume that's referring to the raised portions of the tattoo? Because if I run my fingers on the outline of the tattoo I can feel it now after 3 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStu Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 18 hours ago, Argonauts said: When you say settle I assume that's referring to the raised portions of the tattoo? Because if I run my fingers on the outline of the tattoo I can feel it now after 3 weeks. No - I'm just talking about how the ink will tone down from bright black to flat, dark grey. oboogie and Argonauts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reysero Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 12:30 AM, Argonauts said: Hello I got a new tattoo it will be about 2 weeks tomorrow since I've gotten it. It still looks a bit dark for my liking. It's black and gray. Will it fade a bit more given more time or is what I see now what I will be getting in terms of color? This is a good thread about tattoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argonauts Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share Posted March 22, 2023 2 hours ago, SStu said: No - I'm just talking about how the ink will tone down from bright black to flat, dark grey. Ahh I see okay that's good to know. Any ideas on why I can feel my outline when I run my fingers over it? Perhaps it's all part of the healing process but I wouldn't know.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStu Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Yes, that's not abnormal for work that's less than 4-6 weeks. oboogie and Hogrider 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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