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Tattoo healing process timeline: days 1-45, months 2-6

Most people underestimate the dull "milky" phase. This tattoo healing process guide maps days 0-45 plus deep healing to 6 months, updated for 2026.

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Peony Tattoo Meaning, Colors, Styles, Cost, Aftercare

Color changes symbolism more than most clients expect. This peony tattoo guide covers placement, sizing, price ranges, and healing for 2026.

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Cherry Blossom Tattoo: Meaning, Placement, Cost, Aging

Falling petals read as grief, not healing - and 5 more cherry blossom tattoo calls that decide how your piece ages, costs, and lands culturally.

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Skull Tattoo Guide: Meaning, Sizes, Cost, Placement

At $150-$200/hour, $500 buys a 4-6 inch skull tattoo, and hand placements see 20-30% touch-up rates in year one. Plan before you book.

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Lotus flower tattoo: meaning, placement, healing, cost

Watercolor fades in 3-5 years without anchor lines. This lotus flower tattoo guide covers color, petal counts, pain, and aftercare timelines.

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Tattoo Aftercare: Week-by-Week Healing Rules

Most healing problems come from over-moisturizing or picking. This tattoo aftercare guide breaks down wash timing, lotion swaps, and red flags.

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Peeling Tattoo: Stages, Timeline and Aftercare Guide

A peeling tattoo typically starts day 3-7 and lasts 7-14 days. Pigmented flakes are dead skin, not lost ink. Know the warning signs.

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Forearm Tattoos: Design, Pain, Cost and Aging Guide

From a $200 budget to blackwork that still reads at 50, here's what actually works for forearm tattoos, ranked by how the ink ages.

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