you can tattoo over self-harm scars — but how, when, and why you do it matters. At GRIM, we’ve worked with a lot of people reclaiming their skin after self-harm. And we treat that process with the same gravity we’d give to sacred art — because that’s exactly what it is. Tattooing over scars isn’t just technical; it’s emotional.

Your new tattoo isn’t gym-proof — or waterproof. We get it. You’re committed to your routine. You hit the gym, you swim, you sweat — and you just got fresh ink. But here’s the thing: a new tattoo is an open wound, and your body needs time to heal before you put it through extra stress. Here’s the truth about working out, swimming, and sweating after getting tattooed — and how to avoid ruining that brand-new piece you just dropped good money on.

Yeah, tattoos hurt. But they also heal, and then they become part of you.Pain fades. Art stays. And if you’re getting tattooed at GRIM Studios, you’re in safe, gentle, ridiculously capable hands. So breathe. It’s not that bad. And when it’s over, you’ll have something beautiful to show for it — forever.

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