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One of the worst things you can do to a new tattoo is get it wet. Do not shower for at least 24 hours. Don't soak in anything -- a bath, hot tub, lake, pond or pool -- until your tattoo is fully healed. Avoid saunas and steam rooms as well.
4. Dry off after showering with your tattoo. After showering, you should dry your tattoo as quickly as possible. Using a clean towel, gently pat your tattooed skin dry. Do not use a rubbing motion, and do not allow your tattoo to slowly air dry.Dry the rest of your body as usual.. Take a shower with your new tattoo. After getting tattooed, you should try to wait at least 48 hours before you shower to give your new tattoo time to form a protective barrier, but sometimes it's unavoidable.