Can I Shave Before Getting a Tattoo? We recommend avoiding waxing for at least one month before getting a tattoo in the area you plan to tattoo. However, there are no specific issues with shaving, using hair removal creams, or even laser hair removal.   Can I Wax After Getting a Tattoo? We recommend avoiding waxing for at least one month after getting a tattoo. Also avoid razors, hair removal creams, and absolutely do not use laser hair removal. How Should I Shave Correctly on Areas That Have Been Tattooed for a While? Laser Hair Removal: This technique is strongly discouraged. Hair Removal Creams: The use of hair removal creams should also be avoided. These often contain aggressive chemicals that could negatively react with the tattoo ink, causing irritations, allergic reactions, or altering the color and definition of the design. Waxing and Razors: These two methods are generally considered safe and do not have any specific contraindications on skin that has been tattooed for a long time. However, it’s important to perform these techniques carefully to avoid irritation or cuts.   Post-Hair Removal and Tattoos: What Should I Be Careful About? Post-Hair Removal Precautions: Immediately after hair removal, it is crucial to avoid applying scented products or lotions. These can irritate already sensitive skin and cause issues during the healing process of the tattoo. Opt for neutral and gentle products. Beware of Waxing Complications: Waxing, through the pulling of hair, can affect the skin layer where the tattoo is located, potentially blurring the lines, especially the finer details, compromising their sharpness. Furthermore, this procedure can lead to reactions like redness, itching, irritation, and, in more severe cases, folliculitis from waxing. For optimal care of tattooed skin after hair removal, it is essential to apply a specific treatment. This should soothe irritation and itching, repair skin trauma, and prevent folliculitis. At Etoo, for example, we’ve developed a specific product for tattooed skin aimed at preserving the integrity of the tattoo: Etoo Post-depil Vital Cream.