How Long Does Tattoo Shadings Take To Fade?

2 Comments 15 February 2010

I got a tattoo last night on my wrist and the shading is really dark and the tattooist said that it will fade away in time. How long exactly?

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CT says:

February 16, 2010 at 3:46 AM

I have had my b/w tattoo which has a lot of shading. I have had the tattoo for nearly two years and the shading has not yet started to fade. Generally speaking most artists will instruct you to get your tattoo re-shadded every 1-3 years. However, it just depends on the size, location and how well it healed.
Horror Movie Addict #7 says:

February 16, 2010 at 6:47 AM

Well within the first few days, it’ll fade alot (not really fade, just get less shiny-like) Then, very very slowly over a few years.
Sun and chlorine will hasten the process. Stay away.

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