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.

For decades, tattoo culture thrived on walk-ins. You’d wander into a shop, flip through flash designs on the wall, and walk out an hour later with a fresh piece of ink. It was spontaneous, fun, and part of the rebellious spirit of tattooing. But times have changed—and so has the industry.

You booked the appointment, survived the needle, tipped your artist — and now you’re wondering why your new tattoo looks like it’s trying to escape your skin. Don’t panic. That’s normal. But what happens next? That’s up to you. Here’s your quick, no-BS guide to tattoo aftercare that actually works, including the only two products you really need Mad Rabbit Soothing Gel, Mad Rabbit Aftercare Balm

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