Tattoo development will vary slightly from person to person. There are a few factors that can impact how your tattoo turns out. For example:
- Individual skin chemistry
- Whether your skin is properly moisturized (prior to and post-application)
- Whether you sweat during application
- How long you wait to sweat/shower after applying (we recommend at least 8 hours!)
If your tattoo didn’t turn out as expected, please email us at support@inkbox.com with
- Your order number
- A picture of the tattoo
- What happened with your application, so we can better assist you
Our team would love to help. 💛
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