What to Know Before Getting Hand Tattoos
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Let's examine the hand tattoos that date back almost 5000 years.
Hand tattoos have a special place in the increasingly popular tattoo culture. Tattoos, which were relatively less accepted because they created a negative perception in society until recently, have become more popular with the changing perceptions today, and hand tattoos have started to be preferred much more than all other tattoos.
Today, we will examine how these tattoos, which we see more and more examples of, especially with the intense interest shown by famous people and the effect of social media, reflect the truth and how logical it is to have them done.
Brief introduction:
5 ESSENTIAL FACTS ABOUT HAND TATTOOS
1- THE AFTERCARE PROCESS IS CRITICAL
There is no guarantee that hand tattoos will heal properly. The first importance you should take in this regard is to take good care of your tattoo.
2- INTENSIVE CARE IS NEEDED DURING THE HEALING PROCESS
To get the best results in hand tattoos, you should use your hands as little as possible during the healing process.
3- IT'S CRUCIAL TO USE SUNSCREEN
Hand tattoos are much more exposed to the sun than any other tattoo, so you should avoid the sun as much as possible.
4- IT'S VITAL TO USE A MOISTURIZER
Due to its structure, hand skin dries very quickly and cracks easily, so it is essential to use moisturizer for long-lasting and good-looking home tattoos.
5- PALM TATTOOS INVOLVE MORE RISKS
If you are considering getting a tattoo on the palm of your hand, you need to be more careful. Since these tattoos are constantly worn and under pressure, they quickly lose their recognizability.
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HOW PERMANENT ARE HAND TATTOOS?
If you think long-term, hands and fingers may not always be a good choice. The aging process of hand tattoos, constantly exposed to intense water and sun, is adversely affected.
In addition, there is a risk that hand and finger tattoos may become blurred or unrecognizable over time, depending on the application technique.
Don't get us wrong, we love all types of tattoos, on hand or elsewhere, but we want to keep you fully informed so we can make a responsible decision.
If you want to get a tattoo on your hand or fingers, you can reach us on our contact page, ask your questions, and get professional help.
CAN ANYONE MAKE A HAND TATTOO?
Unlike all other tattoos, hand tattoos require more experience and mastery. Determining which area is more permanent and the variability of skin thickness all over our hands makes the work of artists more difficult.
A needle inserted too deeply than necessary causes the tattoo to disperse and become blurry in the future. In contrast, a needle inserted too shallowly cannot deliver the ink to the proper depth, which causes the tattoo to fade quickly and disappear over time. Since it is more difficult to inject the ink into the relatively thick skin of the hand, it may cause the skin of the hand to be damaged more than necessary during tattooing.
For these reasons, many tattoo artists who are aware of these difficulties with hand tattoos refuse to work on hands and fingers.
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HOW IS THE HEALING PROCESS OF HAND TATTOOS?
Immediately after the tattoos are completed, they are covered with a bandage to protect them from external factors. Still, the structure of our hands and fingers prevents permanent bandaging of the tattoo.
It should be noted that, without exception, every fresh tattoo should be treated as an open wound, which poses a greater risk for hand tattoos. Our hands, which we use extensively in our daily work, come into contact with many different surfaces and are, therefore, more exposed to the effects of bacteria and microbes. The healing process of hand tattoos is adversely affected as we have to clean them with soap and water.
People who use their hands extensively for work, for example fishermen, car mechanics, doctors, or cashiers should think twice before getting a hand tattoo.
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF HAND TATTOOS?
Our hands, which we use a lot in our daily life, are under the intense influence of the sun and other abrasive factors. For this reason, hand skin gets dry quickly and can be cracked if not moisturized properly. That is why it's crucial to use the right amount of moisturizer and sunscreen to take proper care of hand tattoos.
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THE DESIGN OF THE HAND TATTOOS IS VERY IMPORTANT.
Our tattoos age with us, and the aging effect of the outside world on our hands is enormous. Especially since our hands are the areas most exposed to the outside world, the tattoos get affected, and they should be designed accordingly. The hand skin, constantly worn and renewed, causes the loss of small details and the fading of colors in this cycle.
This unique condition of the skin of the hand prevents the tattoo design from having fine and tiny details. Thicker lines and details are recommended.
For this reason, hand tattoos with fine lines and high levels of detail, which we constantly encounter on the Internet, involve significant risk. These tattoos give a false impression on people as they are usually photographed on the day they are applied and put on the Internet. These types of tattoos, which are too small and detailed, will become unrecognizable in a few years.
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HOW PAINFUL ARE HAND TATTOOS?
Our hands have a different skin structure than the rest of our bodies. For example, the thickness of the skin on our palms and faces is very different, which changes a lot.
Since our hands have fewer fat cells, they are more prone to dryness. Therefore, the effect of external factors on our hands is more abrasive.
Think about it, what would you do first if you wanted to feel something? You would rather touch it first, wouldn't you? That's why our hands contain much more nerve cells than the rest of our bodies to feel better.
But how do these differences affect the pain factor?
The needles used while tattooing should go deep enough to reach the dermis layer, where the nerve endings are densely located. Because it has fewer fat cells, needles have a more significant effect on nerve cells. That's why our hands and all other options are in the "most felt" category.
