PEOPLE's senior style editor got inked at Bang Bang and then tried out Forever Care to see how well the products really work.

I've seen these fade-away designs take about 4-6 weeks to fully heal. That's way quicker than permanent ink! During this time, you might notice some scabbing or itching - don't worry, it's normal.

The tattoo healing process can differ greatly from person to person, depending on the size of the design, but according to California-based tattoo artist Saem Kim, around a month is standard ...

You chose a design, booked an artist, showed up to the studio and endured multiple hours of discomfort, but your tattoo journey isn’t over. Proper tattoo aftercare not only prevents infection ...

It can take up to a few weeks for skin to heal after getting a tattoo. Learn how long symptoms like inflammation and peeling ...

Advice from a dermatologist and a tattoo artist on the best lotions, soaps and more for a new tattoo, plus their expert tips to help speed the healing process. Are you sporting a recently done ...

We pursue every tattoo as a collaboration between the artist and the client — it’s an individualized process. And we don't want to force them into anything they aren't 100% happy about.” ...

“When the tattoo is close to finished healing (most tattoos take 10 to 14 days to heal), body lotion will allow the area to breathe while keeping it hydrated and supple,” he adds.

They already have the power within to heal themselves, and the tattoo acts as a tool to draw it to the surface. Tattoos, of course, do not have to be of the intuitive type to offer similar benefits.