10/18/2026
We ranked the five ways people cover a fresh tattoo, worst to best. Every one trades something: breathability, sticking, daily upkeep, or cracked scabs.
Swipe to see where plastic wrap, gauze and the classic wash-and-balm land, and what we reach for at #1.
Whatever you use, your artist's aftercare sheet comes first.
Which of these have you healed with, and which would you never use again? 👇
