When considering getting a tattoo, most people think about the summer being the least sensible time of the year for it. That’s not necessarily the case, and here’s why: your skin needs proper care when recovering from a tattoo, and that involves regular showers to clean it (key aspect, as it eliminates the dirtiness over the skin and helps it to heal correctly), and cream or balms for keeping it properly hydrated. Yes, you’re usually more covered up in colder seasons, but because of that people can neglect their skin more easily (out of sight, out of mind). Also, you may think going to the beach daily will hinder the recovery, and that's correct most of the times, but if you plan on not doing it regularly, or using a second skin, or wearing cloth over it and staying under a parasol, or not spending your time in a house with a pool or jacuzzi, or you simply don’t plan on getting out of the house much because it’s cooler inside, then you might go forward with a project. Plus, since a good amount of the usual artist’s customers go on vacation, there’s usually good availability in their schedule, and if you’re on vacation as well, you have time to heal up your skin and not go to work with discomfort. Are there things and certain precautions to consider? Sure, but that’s true all year round. Is it a reason to not go for it? Depending on your plans, it might not be.
Taking precautions to avoid putting your skin work at risk is a responsibility we must assume in order to ensure the best possible care for your skin: keeping it away from chemical substances, dirt, and excessive humidity, while staying close to your professional advisor.