Reveal · Week 4–6
Day 29: the reveal begins
The waxy layer finishes shedding and the healed saturation starts showing through. This is close to the tattoo you’ll live with, but fine lines and colors keep sharpening and deepening for a few more months.
What to do today
- SPF whenever it sees sun
- Lotion if dry
- Photograph it in the same light as day 1
Normal in the reveal stage
The waxy layer finishes shedding and real healed saturation comes through. The deeper skin keeps settling for months, but the surface is done.
- Colors coming back as the haze clears
- Smooth, non-shiny skin
- Fine lines still tightening over the coming months
Care for this stage
- Mineral sunscreen whenever the tattoo sees sun
- Note any patchy spots for a touch-up after week 6
- Keep moisturizing if the skin feels dry
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