How Long Should You Keep Your Tattoo Wrapped? *Cling vs Tattoo Film* | Sorry Mom
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ค. 2024
- Wrapping your tattoo is an integral part of that proper aftercare. Knowing how long and when you should cover your tattoo plays a large role in effective aftercare.
We know that many questions may arise during this process, which is why we laid out all of the necessary answers in this video.
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00:00 - Intro
00:13 - Cling Film
00:58 - Tattoo Film
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thanks brother. this really helps especially for some newbies like me.
earned new sub❤ i just got my first tattoo yesterday this vids give very good information thank u
great short and concise video!
i just got my birth year on my neck today, my tattoo artist used cling film. I just took off the cling film and will start washing and applying Aquaphor afterwards.
This is an awesome video, deserves a ton more views
Thanks! :)
Appreciate the info.
Thank you!
This was my first time with the tattoo film and it is very sticky so learning how to remove it in the shower after 24 hours was a great help. Thanks! 👍
I have to use the old school method because I'm terribly allergic to adhesive of all kinds. Tegaderm, steri strips, bandaids. You name it blisters and hives. I usually use hibiclens the evening before a tattoo, as soon as I take the cling wrap off when I get home and leave it off. I then clean again before bed with hibiclens rinse in cold water, and wait a good 15 min before applying my product. Also allergic to lanolin so it's really limited but I can use as aftercare but I found stories and ink cream to be very helpful. Then I wrap in cling and go to bed. Wash again in AM. Depending on the area and what has been done sometimes I sleep in the claim for two or three nights at least when I was using CeraVe healing balm. The story and ink almost feels like I don't need to do that the second night so I'm going to try it without because there's no oozing and it looks pretty good. This is for my arm sleeve. Wish I could use the adhesive but there are those of us that is absolutely never going to be an option.
Like ur accent! I definitely like the film and works great
Thank you! Thats awesome to hear! Jacob - Team Sorry Mom⚓
100% agree with the tattoo film for healing because when I got my leg done, the artist wrapped it in saran wrap and my ink was just weeping alot and I ended up losing alot of ink requiring a touch up. Later on ,I got my arm and back done somewhere else and this artist used the tattoo film and boy was the healing proccess much better, and it allowed me to shower and do things much easier. Tattoo was 80% healed by day 5 when I took it off and I just needed to moisturize until 14 days and bam all healed.
Did u keep the first film that the tattoo artist put on for 5 days?
@@crister4903 Yup or sometimes if it peels off in the shower, I just re apply with lotion to keep it hydrated underneath.
My artist used a tegaderm cover, like a sticker told me to leave it for 24hrs but it caused allergy around the edge of the cover. The tattoo is safe tho.
Just got a tattoo, and i have tattoo film on it. My artist said to leave it on for a month but that it would probably fall off before that. He used Saniderm bandage
Is it ok to do both? In other words - leave tattoo shop with oldschool film, come home and take it off + clean + another cling to sleep in, thrn when you wake up, clean and wrap with a second skin?
Når folien er taget af første gang.. og jeg vasker og tørre, skal jeg så smøre den med salve og så folie på igen og have det på 5-6 dage eller vasker og tørre jeg det og lægger folie på uden salve//creme?
I just got my tattoo yesterday and wondering when do I unwrap it ? He told me wait 4 days but I don’t remember doing that on my first tat I got 10 years ago
hello, I got a tattoo on my arm eight days ago, but at work I have to wear a long shirt and the tattoo bothers me with the rubbing, I can use the tattoo film during work hours so that the tattoo doesn't bother me
Should i apply a thin layer of Sorry Mom Tattoo balm until i put the tattoo film on ?
Yes
I got a big forearm tattoo where artist used the last one mention. I was told to leave it on for as long as possible. Is that normal? I’ve usually taken it off after 2 days but I don’t have a big of a piece
thanks
Is it ok to mosturize when it's still an open wound?
What do you recommend for hand tattoos?
Hi , my tattooartist said , I must let 4 days , I have a back tattoo but look now with money blood and colours
Is it okay to sleep on a fresh tattoo like if I have the film on it? Or will the pressure mess anything up? I got a small tattoo on my hip and I’m a side sleeper
Just wondering when you will have more of your tattoo film back in stock?
My artist used a black UV blocker on my tattoo but it started leaking blood the first day and ruined one of my shirts and some pillow cases. I took the uv blocker off.I didnt know what the next best thing to do was so i went with the "old school" method of cling wrap. I put a small amount of A&D ointment on it and put the cling wrap on for work so my shirt doesnt rub on it ot get any dirt on it but when i get home i take the wrap off and apply some more ointment and let it breathe the rest of the day. It stopped bleeding by the second day and ive had it about 4 days now. I didnt know about the saniderm so is it okay to put saniderm on it now or is it too late? Am i damaging my tattoo by doing this? Any reply would be appreciated.
Can you do both? My artist used cling, I have film. Can I change to film after the first cleaning instead of putting the cling back on?
Hey! Sure you can mix, however we never recommend cling film because it does nothing for your tattoo other than prevent you getting ink anywhere. It is not breathable so you cannot tighten it, therefore you risk bacteria, dirt etc. ending up in the tattoo. But in most cases you can start with clingfilm, clean and use tattoo film :) Jacob - Team Sorry Mom
I just got a tattoo today and my tattooist told me to wear cling film for 24-7 for the first 7 days apart from when I clean it twice a day. Does this doing right
Hi, appreciate your vid. I don't get it at all. Sure I understand that I don't understand but to keep liquid muck (old plasma) that leaks held in place onto a fresh open wound that is trying to heal went against everything in my head. I tried it, followed my artists advice closely & had his film on for a day. Replaced it at 24 hrs I was very particular with hygiene with not introducing bacteria yet I got the mother of all infections from 6 hrs after the 2nd application of film (used the correct breathable medical grade Smith & Nephew). Pretty much though it now with a Dr visit straight away & antibiotics. I can only assume my body rejected the film with an allergen of sorts. My previous tattoo was air dried from 2 hours after getting it & it healed perfectly. Is my assumption correct that some peoples bodies will throw a tantrum at the film ?
Hi there! We highly appreciate that you raised that question. As you pointed out, some people can experience adverse reactions to certain components of certain products. Therefore, before applying any product, it's super important to check out the list of components -especially if we've had averse reactions in the past. In your case then, dry healing was the better option. However, in our experience, for the majority of skin types the film is proven to be highly effective. In any case, we are sorry to hear about your experience. We wish you a good recovery and all the best. We hope this could answer your question! :)
@@SorryMomTattoo You know that's dead right. Ive never been allergic to anything ever (im no spring chicken & built like an M1 tank) & thus didn't even consider a trial method. I will talk to the same artist & will give it another try for the rest of my sleeve shortly & this time ive bought a different brand of film which I had ordered earlier so I will certainly trial it extensively on bare skin prior to putting on a fresh work. If nothing else I now know that early feeling of an infection & if anyone thinks a tattoo can itch - wait until infection starts lol, it goes totally nuclear in just a few hours. Appreciate you took the time to answer & yep my tattoo is healing normally now & was saved with very minor ink lost ready for touch up. My advice to anyone new is if you think its infected then do not waste 1 single day getting to a Dr. I caught it just in time. Hours do matter
@@video3ish We are glad you caught it in time :) And yes, infections can spread rapidly, therefore we recommend to visit your doctor if you feel that something is off. We hope you get an awesome tattoo and a more pleasant healing process!
Hello I have a question I got tatted yesterday at 3pm and is already 3am when should I remove the tattoo film ? Is my first time getting a color tattoo in my chest and I don’t have an extra film
Hello Katia. If your artist used a propper breathable tattoo film, you should be able to use it for the first 24 hours - preferably remove it the next time you shower. It is not a must to use a new layer of film, but if it is possible we recommend it because it keeps your tattoo protected. Keep the area clean and avoid too much friction and you should be fine. We hope this helps - Best regards team Sorry Mom
question: when you say leave the tattoo film on for 2-3 days, does it not need to be taken off to wash the tattoo or is it fine to just have the film on and not wash the tattoo?.
We always recommend, that you use 1 piece of film for the first 24 - 48 hours, take it of and clean it while you are in the shower, then re-apply a new piece for the next 2 - 3 days :) so for the time period where you have the film on, you do not need to wash the tattoo, because it is protected and nothing from the outside gets in contact with it :) Jacob - Team Sorry Mom⚓
yeah but what do tattoo artists do to clean the extra ink off your arm and finish the process right BEFORE wrapping it?
Hello, Most artists wipe the tattoo off, with foam cleanser and a papir towel. Jacob - Team Sorry Mom
what if you don't have tattoo film?
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I got a 2 shoulder tattoos 2 days ago. My tattoo artist put a cling film over it for 12 hours and then they put a tattoo film over it and had asked me to keep it for 5 days, but it came off within 5 hours. So should I moisturize it and wrap it with a cling film because i am not able to tattoo film
Hello, do not apply more film, start your aftercare rutine now. Jacob - Team Sorry Mom
Hello! i have a new tattoo on the back of my thigh and i have tattoo film! i was wondering how long can i keep it on for? ( involving changing it every 5 days or so.) i don’t mind having this film on for a bit as long as it heals completely perfectly..
Check the video :D
My artist told me to leave the film on for 5 days an never brought up cleaning after 24 hours should I leave it on for the 5 days or could that result in an infection or messing up my tattoo because I wasn't given any extra film
Hello Quintin, if the film that the artist put on was just regular non-breathable film, we wouldn't recommend you having it for so long (24h tops). In that case you are better off letting your tattoo "dry heal". But if it is film designed for tattoos then the 5 days should be fine :) but listen to your body and pay attention. It should not be able to ruin the tattoo or create an infection, if he did it right. Jacob - Team Sorry Mom
Hi! I just found this video after getting a tatooo, my artist gave me tattoo film & instructed me to leave it on for 1 week. Everytime he tells me this- it falls off within 2-3 days. Should I leave it on for as long as possible?
Hey Victoria, as we do not know which brand your artist used, we cannot speak on how the specific product works. However, our tattoo film can safely stay on for 5 days, but if it falls off before the 5 day mark, it is fine, just start your aftercare routine by then. I hope you found this information
useful best regards - Team Sorry Mom
@@SorryMomTattoo so do I start my after care after the 4 day period my artist told me to keep the wrap on cuz with my others tattoos I took the wrap off and started immediately
Hi Sorry Mom Tattoo. I bought your film to use on my first tattoo. I will be getting a full sleeve. 1 session.
I bought your Tattoo Film, and I do not know what he will be using. But I will be using yours the first night sleeping.
When I will apply your tattoo film (1 night). It should be without any tattoo butter/cream correct?
Then leave it on for like 2-3 days and then start the process from your videos/guides aftercare?
Thank you.
Hello Leo! sry for the late answer, But yes you are correct! How did it go? :D
Hello! I feel like a pain to ask but i got my first tattoo yesterday (small one) and he recommended I keep the film he used on for 3 days. He didn’t provide extra film. Is this ok? After the 3 days I will start the healing process and moisturising
Thank you x
Hi Krissy! We are happy to help, you are not a pain at all :)
Make sure that the film your artist put on your skin is breathable. If that's the case, it's okay to have it on up to 3 days. However, if the film is just cling film, we'd rather let it "dry heal" after the first night; your skin needs oxygen in order to regenerate, and by keeping it covered by cling film, we avoid that and increase the chances of getting an infection. We hope this helped! :)
@@SorryMomTattoo hi, please I got my tattoo today and my tattoo artist put a film on it and also ask me to keep it for 3 days but before I got home it’s was too bloody inside and uncomfortable so I took it off same day and just clean with just water and I don’t have new ones to put on it,,,, I guess it’s okay still to just leave it
That’s fine, I always keep mine on for 72 hours. Not a big deal at all.
hi, just got tattoed on my hand, its a small tatto, my tattoer didnt use the film and recommended me to not use water at all.
Hello Anas, congratulations with your new tattoo :) It is extremely important that you keep your tattoo clean with water and neutral/tattoo specific soap. Best regards
My artist put a tattoo-use second skin seal product over it and told me leave it on for 3-5 days and not cover it after that. Is it ok to leave the seal on for so long?
Yes, you artist has most likely cleaned it properly and everything should be fine!
hello i want to ask, i just got my new tattoo, and my tattoo artist said for leave the tattoo film until a week for a maximum healing process, but then, i saw your video now i'm confuse 😂 who that i should follow, are there is another advice for me to keep my tattoo heal properly?
Sorry we did not manage to respond ASAP! How did it go? You should be fine leaving it on for a week as well, but it's not our best recommendation
Hi, just found your video. I have 8 tattoos already, but I recently got one 6 days ago & this one seems to be healing differently than my previous ones. Some parts of my skin seem to raised - sort of bumpy looking and some of my line work seems to have a milky looking feel to it. I have washed and cleansed how I usually have done in the past but once I took the tattoo film wrap (after 2 1/2 days) a lot of glue residue stayed on my tattoo but now is gone after 3days. Would this have harmed my healing process? Should I have left the film a little longer?
Can you recommend tips on cleaning it / after care? I remember only a bit from my session yesterday. I got a new piece, a friend of mine gave me tattoo film.
My Artist said 3 full days
@@DickShezzzz I was told 4 lol
I was told 8 & got no extra film
@@ptl0007 same but 5 for me
Do you put ointment before putting on the saniderm?
Hello! Saniderm is a competitor of ours, so therefore we do not know much about their product or how they want you to use it. However we have a simular product our "tattoo film", that we recommend you to use without ointment. Jacob - Team Sorry Mom
My shop always tells me 7 days for that stuff
hey i just got a tattoo i think they used regularly saran wrap my artist said take off after 2-4 hrs. what do you guys think?
I don't recommend saran wrap, but it won't hurt you. I always recommend using a dedicated tattoo film.
My tattoo artist didn’t wrap my tattoo in tattoo film idk If that’s a good thing or not I am worried though that it might get infected
Hello Cap, we would always recommend that your artist wrap your tattoo, atleast to protect it from infection while the wound is still fresh. How ever as long as you keep it clean and pay attention to the tattoed area you should be fine. // Jacob - Team Sorry Mom
Can I change my Tattoo Film every 4-6 hours like saran wrap? I understand its much more expensive, but just wondering...
I don't see any reason for doing that. If properly applied your tattoo should be safe and protected under the film, so there's no reason for it. Your tattoo is also healing when the film is on.
so how often should i cover it even at home or let it sit out a bit to let it breath
Hello Echo, it depends on which kind of film you use, if its cling film, leave it on when you sleep and thats it, if you use film made for tattoos, leave it on for as long as it says or as long as your artist tells you to. Jacob - Team Sorry Mom
What if your tattoo leaked while your tattoo film on and let's say that you're on your second film 3rd day. Should you remove the film and cleaned them, then apply another tattoo film til you reach your 4th or 5th day? Same thing with first tattoo film if you haven't reach the 24 hrs yet. Thank you in advance
Hello Ian, leakage is completely fine and normal, you can keep the film on or take it off. If your film is half falling off or not covering all of the tattoo, take it off. The films most important role, is to protect your tattoo from bacteria etc. while your tattoo is most vulnerable, which is the first couple of days. Jacob - Team Sorry Mom
Thanks! You're the best guys 👊 keep up the good work team sorry mom tattoo
@@MrCrhistian02 No problemo Ian! You can subscribe for more awesome tattoo related content ;)
After cleaning my tattoo, do I apply lotion and then the film or what ?
Hello J, we have a aftercare step by step video, that i would recommend you watch! it dependents how far in the healing process you are, in the first few weeks its the tattoo balm, the lotion is no for the healing process :) //Jacob - Team Sorry Mom
So if your using wrap(no. 1) how many days should you keep wrapping sport if you already explained.
Hello Anthony, the cling film does nothing except protect from dirt etc. So unless you are doing something physical we recommend that you sleep with it the first night and then take it off for good :) // Jacob - Team Sorry Mom
Thanks bud taking it off immediately.
No Problemo, and congratulations with the new tattoo ;) // Jacob - Team Sorry Mom
Hello plz replyyy i removed my tattoo film within an hours and the artist told to keep it for 3 days but i removed it will it cause any damage
hello Lynx, hello the best you can do now is to keep the tattoo clean and sleep with clinge film, but only sleep with it. then start your aftercare rutine tomorrow. Jacob - Team Sorry mom
Do you remove the tattoo film to apply lotion & such for wet healing?
Hello James! While having the film on, you shouldn't apply anything. However, after removing the film, you can start applying the balm as part of your moisturizing routine. Once the tattoo is completely healed (2-3 weeks after getting tattooed), you can start applying the lotion. We hope this helped!
My tattooist just told me to keep cling film on. Changing and cleaning it every 2/4 hours. My arm is sweating. Will I loose ink out of it
Cling film makes it impossible for your skin to breath which is why sweat under it. You won't loose ink though and you should be fine!
My artist said i should leave the tattoo film on for 7 days! Is this correct?
Lol just got one and my tattoo artist said , the same !
So just got my neck tatted . Something small. The tattoo artist put a film on it (Tuesday night) and told me to take it off after 4 days ? Today is (Thursday morning ) day two. Should i take it off and clean it or leave it . (I don’t have any extra film )
Hi Christian. If the film you have on is simply cling film and you have nothing else to cover your tattoo, we would recommend you remove it, clean the area and start the moisturizing routine. However, if you have breathable film on and you have no extra film, it's alright to have it on up to 4/5 days. Ideally, the first film should be changed after 24h after cleaning and moisturizing the area with a thin layer of balm and kept on for up 3/4 days more. We hope this helped answering your question :)
Is it alright to have the tattoo film for a little over 24 hours and then not apply another on?
Hello Ax, yes its completely fine :)
thanks that was exactly my question. my tattoo artist sent me home in film but didnt give me any extra to apply to myself.
@@lerrac3625 same!
you mean they can use the used 2nd tattoo film to re-apply it on their tattoo?
Hello Es, no you can never reuse neither cling or tattoo film. Jacob - Team Sorry Mom
My Artist told me to keep the film on for two weeks first application! is it posible that its a different film or is that just absolutely wrong?
Hey Ajjono, We here at Sorry Mom would not recommend keeping the film on for more than a day.
Sameeeee
my artsist says to leave the tattoo film on for 3-7 days?
Hello tommy, if its tattoo film its properly gonna be fine, however if its cling film we recommend that you only wear it until you get home from the tattoo artist and then use it while sleeping the first 1-3 nights. The cling film is not breathable so wearing it for that long is not good for your tattoo/skin. But as i said, if its film made for tattoos its breathable and then its fine. Jacob - Team Sorry Mom
@@SorryMomTattoo thank you! i took it off, i think its saniderm cause the glue was so hard to get off, any advice for getting saniderm glue off your tat?
i left mine on for 12 hours lol, i don’t think i was supposed to do that
11 days into my new tattoo, still haven't scabbed ! Going out for my bday on Sunday! Is it okay if use a film over it when i m going out
Hello! the tattoo film is for the first 3-5 days, after that the effect/point of the film is done. What kind of tattoo did you get, since it hasnt scabbed? Jacob - Team Sorry Mom⚓
@@SorryMomTattoo it's a script 'Leo' and 'fearless' both are not more than 2 inches
okay, maybe they were so small, and the artist so delicate, that they dont scab, what about peeling though?
@@SorryMomTattoo the skin has lifte a bit . No evidence of proper peeling
okay, my advice is to use propper aftercare and make sure that the tattoo heals as is it supposed to!
My tattoo artist told me to take off the film after 5 days
Hello Uchiha, pay attention to your tattoo, if it's starts drying up or feel annoyed take it off before.
same
When i use this , i can to go to pool to stay in water ?
Hello Ferariu, in princip a tattoo film should be water proved, however we would not recommend you to go into a pool, spa etc. while the tattoo is healing, not even with a tattoo film. The chance of the film falling off, getting torn off or otherwise compromised is way to high. If you are going on vacation or otherwise are going swimmin, we instead recommend you to wait until after and then get the tattoo, because a new tattoo do not like the sun either and while it is healing you are not supposed to put sunscreen on it. I hope this helped you. Jacob - Team Sorry Mom⚓
My artist wrapped my tat in tattoo film, and said to wear it for 5 days. My tattoo takes up the bulk of my inner forearm. There is some color, but not a lot.
Hey Viking, we normally recommend that you use 2 pieces of tattoo film, the first you wear for 1-2 days and then you chance it and wear the next for 2-4 days. That way, you protect your tattoo in the first crucial part of the healing period. Jacob - Team Sorry Mom⚓
Tattoo film is the breath one . It's the boom
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I'm on day 2 and I wrapped it so I could wear pants to work. But now I'm afraid I crated a petri dish and that I made more ink bleed out 😭
I only wrapped it for 4 hrs before I started to second guess my decision.
Sorry about the late delay! I hope it went okay?
Good stuff. Sexy accent.
I always keep my tattoo skin on for 3 days and that’s what everyone in the tattoo shop recommends. It is important to point out though that Saran Wrap (or cling film or whatever he calls it sry I’m American) is NOT the same thing.