Finger Tattoo Tips

Recently, I have seen a lot of clients come into the shop and they are wanting finger tattoos. It's crazy, but there are some things you should actually consider before getting finger tattoos.
Don't worry, though. I am here with some tips and some of those considerations you should be thinking about.
Let me know in the comments if you have had a finger tattoo and if you have needed touch-ups.
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[@UnicornPrincess87]

Had my finger tattooes for over 10 years. Only colors have faded, the black is still there🤗

[@itsdaji2744]

im getting finger tattoos next week, this video is very helpful for the time after, thank you very much!

[@Dayday-xj3hc]

I got my finger tattoo on the side of my ring finger, my artist was so sweet and he said he touch it up when it’s healed. He went over it 4 times just to make sure enough ink was penetrated

[@randomherotattoo]

Sounds like you got a great artist!! 😊

[@mandarinz69]

I didn't realise blow out was common on finger tattoos, that's really helpful advice

[@Amber-gn5gz]

I did my own finger tats with the traditional hand poke method and I did not hurt nearly as much as my ankle tattoo. I did them in July and have had to do a few touch ups since then as I'm a housekeeper at a hospital and wear gloves and wash my hands often. But I love my tats and don't mind doing the touch ups

[@anthony13710]

Haha I did my fingers with a tattoo gun and the pinky hurt the worst

[@themicdfiles1865]

Bro, I've done my fingers five times since I started tattooing. They fade, the ink is really difficult to lay down clean and crisp. I've done a number of finger or hand/wrist tattoos and they all fade. Sometimes they don't take. If you don't have the setup to tattoo your fingers yourself, then be prepared. I work with my hands all day everyday, but I have a studio and I can tattoo left or right handed. Good video, man. I've had people ask me to do some crazy stuff on the back of the hand or across the fingers and knuckles...I won't do it because first of all the phone rings for touch-ups, complaints, or they whine and snivel because it hurts. It's a difficult region as is, without somebody flinching and jumping around. From my experience, you have to use a smaller RL just to get the lines close to being right, so shading is even more painful. If I have a 1203 RL on my machine and am doing black lettering...guess what...I'm not changing out a cartridge to fill in some block lettering, numbers, etc. You're 100% on this subject. That's why I never had fingers inked until I could do it myself. I've disliked every minute of it and that's me working on my own stupid self. Do they look good? Yeah, they do, but I have the luxury of stepping in my studio and doing it myself...if it's a trainwreck, it's my trainwreck.

[@randomherotattoo]

A. MEN. I’m picky about what I tattoo on fingers and it’s the only spot I don’t offer a free touch up.

[@alexis_renee]

I just got a finger tattoo on my ring finger as a coverup from an old tattoo. It’s a butterfly shaded in with black ink. Just took the plastic off and put ointment on it. Hope it heals well! Thanks for the tips

[@randomherotattoo]

Glad I could help!

[@B-squiggy]

How has the tattoo held up? I just got a rose tattooed on my ring finger today 🤘

[@dankmeme1990]

I just got my finger tattoo on my middle finger today and it didn’t hurt that much it’s my first tattoo so maybe I don’t know how other parts feel but if it feels less then this then I won’t be scared to get my next

[@anjanasunkara4757]

Is still there?? I got mine done today.. I worried if it will fade..

[@Z06kupid]

I just got mine done today same spot

[@HoneyBexx]

Excellent video thanks for the advice. Xx

[@andykerr9538]

Ive had my fingers tattoo done neally 5year now there all stilk solid no faded

[@itsfreddie7132]

In 4 sessions [7 hours] purely on my fingertips, doesn't just feel like someone's tattooing your bone but it feels like someone has a tiny buzzsaw and is going through the bone very slowly. Best way i can explain the pain, this is coming from someone who had 5 exposed nervs for 7 months as well im amazing with pain.

[@itsfreddie7132]

But yeah dont expect free touch ups, my good friends doing mine and i still pay him everytime or ill feel bad lol.

[@itsfreddie7132]

he offers free touch ups too, but like you say its almost insulting when you know its a multiple session job.

[@itssamanthavasquez4]

just got a finger tattoo a few days ago, along with an arm tattoo..& I love it! I know I’ll have to do a touch up, but I Loveee it sm sm I don’t mind lol it didn’t rally hurt, either one but I do have a high pain tolerance😅 kinda felt nice🤣

[@MELINAAYALA-ku2gy]

I just got my first 4 lol finger tattoos and out of the 4 on needs to be retouched to basically retatto bottoms half of it! I know it’s not the artist doing a bad job because all my other tattoos are well done and pigmented! What are the odds that the one that hurt the most is the one that needs the most touch up work 😭 but I love them and I would do it all over again!

[@randomherotattoo]

Lol that’s awesome!

[@carol-annemartinalolafrase8473]

I get my middle finger left hand right hand wrist tattoo the right others ear neck area lol iv been doing so much look up lol

[@smileylina96]

Incredibly helpful!!! Thank you so much.

[@randomherotattoo]

So glad I could help!!

[@Slytherinarmy]

I want to get a simple heart outline on the top part of my finger in the space above my main hand knuckle. I’m fully aware that it will need to be touched up every few months or so, or I could be lucky and be one of few people who get lucky and have their hand/finger tattoo not fade after a long period of time. But I don’t mind having to have it touched up though, it’s not a surprise and something I expect.

[@randomherotattoo]

That’s the mindset to have!

[@GrheghtsKn_Badman]

I've had all my fingers tattooed "L I V E" "L I F E" , and they've been there 13-15 years, they've faded a good bit but are totally legible and kept there shape for the most part. I need to re-do the outlines, the grad-shade, and fill in any holidays that I have. Considering outlining each with different colour , just to make em 'pop' again. Got a new machine, starting with the space between my middle and lower finger joint/knuckles. Prob ☆ @ ♡ $ #

[@chandracox6814]

I have a heart with my husband's initials inside of it in the same spot you are talking about, between the top and middle knuckle, and it hasn't faded at all over the last 3 years. Also have several other finger tattoos (6 in total) and only one of them has faded. So it just depends on the artist as well as have a simple design in all black.

[@debrafr6924]

i want to get a inner finger tattoo saying let it be in cursive so this helps to letting me know what im getting into

[@randomherotattoo]

Glad I could help

[@fabness1250]

How do we get into tattoos and providing dainty finger tattoos?

[@HARLINSVIKINGLIFELNC]

GREAT!! Getting ALL my fingers tattooed !! ..lol. If I gotta get them touched up? I'll do it myself! Good Advice though! Tj

[@vp4755]

I got my fingers done 2 months ago and got a sunburn on week 3 but i came out quite nice, only a small line thats has faded. Fingers is by far the most painful tattoo i have.

[@eddiecruz8088]

That crazy cuz I honestly think fingers are the least no pain at all

[@aurora6447]

@LeoS For me it's interesting to have people's feedbacks

[@randomherotattoo]

@aurora I agree

[@gutterboyy6141]

@@eddiecruz8088 you probably have fat fingers lmaoo

[@-pp5424]

@LeoS 😂

[@TNmomA]

Thanks for the info! I just got my ring finger tattooed yesterday 😄❤

[@randomherotattoo]

That’s awesome!!

[@B-squiggy]

How has your tattoo held up? I just got a rose tattooed on my ring finger today 🤘

[@TNmomA]

@@B-squiggy It healed great one tiny spot of ink was removed from the scab phase of the healing process but it's still dark in color and so far so good! I hope yours heals and stays true to color! 💕 Blessings

[@miker6619]

Just got all 4 fingers done. All the color fell out within 7 days but the black is still there

[@clearlycaitlin901]

Would on top of the finger be better or on the outside/inside for fading wise or is it all the same

[@randomherotattoo]

Top would be best, but it all fades about the same

[@ishitajain9115]

Hey I just got a hand poked finger tatoo yesterday. and the plastic covering came off, can I use seran plastic wrap to cover it for 3-4 days ?

[@randomherotattoo]

No. You can just leave it uncovered. If you used Saniderm or Tegaderm, you can buy some online or at Walmart. Saran Wrap and Saniderm/tegaderm are NOT the same thing. You can go look at one of my Aftercare videos and just take care of you tattoo that way.

[@athan1890]

Man i'm so sad I was hoping to get a tattoo on my fingers for my first time but guess I'll pass. Thanks for this video.

[@randomherotattoo]

Still get it if that’s what you want. I just wanna make sure people are aware of some of the draw backs and/or downsides.

[@sarahmettler3483]

I want to black out my fingers, how do I prevent them from fading away completely?

[@ecnalreleam]

When I'm out and about, I apply sunscreen to exposed tattoos every two hours. After I get my finger tattoo, I'm gonna carry a stick of broad spectrum SPF 50 everywhere I go, and put it on it every 2 hours that I'm in the sun.

[@laraleal713]

Weird cause i have finger tatts that havent faded in 20 yrs and thats cause i wanted them to So now i gotta get a coverup

[@boytusok9197]

Hi I got a small hand tattoo a 3 days ago i got 4 days off then go back to work on day 5 and im a butcher we wear cotton gloves and latex over how should i go about covering and working while it heals?

[@randomherotattoo]

If you could get some Saniderm or Tegaderm, that might be really helpful.

[@boytusok9197]

@@randomherotattoo hey man thanks with tegaderm should i put unscented lotion or something underneath for the 8-10 of work or just put it on thanks for replying so quick !!

[@randomherotattoo]

Nope, just make sure it is dry before applying. If you watch my video about applying Saniderm, it is the same concept. Hope that helps!!

[@DevineRenovations]

Mine is fading and peeling after one week. I know that you can put ceramic plastic on your tatts once you get them but is it the same thing with finger tattoos? The one that’s fading already is a cursive B on my ring finger. I’m going to get it touched up but is there any advice you could give me on how to make sure this doesn’t happen next time?

[@randomherotattoo]

Don’t get it on your finger is my advice. Finger/hand tattoos are notorious for fading and not holding ink well. Honestly, you will just have to get it touched up a few times until it stops fading out.

[@nattamused9074]

Is it true that some people’s skin is just really bad for tattoos? I have very pale, freckly, Irish skin. Think: Conan o’Brian pale and freckly. My skin is also incredibly STRONG. For instance, when I was 18 and had my belly button professionally pierced, the VERY big and strong piercer (built like a linebacker) could NOT get the needle through my “bulletproof” skin. After completely working up a sweat, and only making it halfway through, he took a break before coming back in and leveraging his body on the table to get it the rest of the way through. Also, even though I’ve had many pregnancies and plenty of ups and downs with weight, zero stretch marks. My skin is just really tough. I only have two tattoos, and neither of them are great. But I think that my skin was actually hard for them to work with. What do you think? Is some skin just harder to tattoo than others?

[@evankalmokoff6401]

That mic Danm

[@brookee7391]

Dude my ring finger is so swollen. How do I make it stop. Lol thanks in advance. I've got a full femur tattoo, 3/4 right arm sleeve , and several others my finger on the top, is still swollen, its been two days and annoying lol. Sos dude much love & God bless from North Louisiana!

[@kennethbeats7025]

Hand n finger tattoos heal like crap for the most part. I have over 25+ tattoos and the hand/fingers just don’t play nice. Artist essentially went over all of what he did first session around, so it’s considered more than just a touch and still … mixed results. First time around, A&D for 4 days, then Lubriderm. Resuming cardio after 96 hours from the session prolly did damage. Second time around, saniderm for 6 days n purposely wore a hand brace as to not flex my fingers. No gym in that time, then lubriderm after 6 days. Resumed light cardio. Results are so/so as certain spots on fingers just won’t take …

[@randomherotattoo]

That sounds about right…

[@jm260584]

I've recently had all my fingers tattooed with viking runes down to the tips above the nail, my artist did them hand poked as he said the ink will go in better but still had to go back a few weeks later for a few touch ups but they are in the skin good now.

[@ApolloParanormalTV]

At least I can touch them up whenever I want so it’s not an issue

[@pomalde]

finger tattoo

[@TR41N_OF_THOU9HT]

I just hate the fade. I have to go get touch ups every 6 months just to keep it looking dark.

[@therose5722]

would a tattoo on the thumb be the same? I was considering a rose.

[@jasmijnkerkhof5240]

I have a rose on my thumb. Heals better than my other fingers. And is not fading

[@ericcooper712]

Good video! I’m a tattoo artist of 20 years and even when you tell clients this, they still want what they want, what i don’t understand is when you tell them all this, and they call you in two weeks complaining that the ink fell out, and you feel like say no shit! I warned you of that! Lol

[@madtabby66]

The ink fell out? I’ve never met anyone whose ink fell out.

[@seanconnolly1647]

Creases on your knuckles are the worst never felt pain like it I’m heavily tattooed sleeves legs ankles top of the hands etc etc but I do not advise the creases of your knuckles 😩

[@nw66990]

They hurt LIKE HELL!! Worst pain ever. Great video

[@randomherotattoo]

Thanks so mich

[@ginakirkland386]

Disagree. I got one today. Little hurt but nothing major.

[@OnlyBrina]

Got a few stick and poke finger tattoos myself.

[@LtheDetective]

Naw I got my whole front side done from neck to thigh, hand included. THE RIBS AND ABDOMINALS are the worst tattoo pain EVER lmao 🤣

[@randomherotattoo]

Stomach was hell!!!

[@Alesha_Lewer]

I got my finger tattoos done today…. It was the least painful tattoo I’ve had done, I wish they could all hurt that less. But I think that’s because I have chunky fatty fingers lol

[@randomherotattoo]

Hmmmm…I only have one finger tattoo and I don’t remember it hurting that bad.

[@pewiwannadiepie]

play this at 1.25x you're welcome

[@shihchunting]

I did 2x

[@TheNraveles]

My ring finger was actually my first (well my second, but I got two when I first turned 18 lol) tattoo and surprisingly didn’t really hurt as much as I thought it did. I was gonna do my knuckles with a letter on each for a phrase, but I was gonna ask. Should I get both hands done all in one sitting?

[@randomherotattoo]

Honestly, it’s all personal preference. Personally, if I knew what I was going to get, I’d get it all done in one sitting.

[@m.h.9984]

I am wanting to get a simple colored floral ring on each of my fingers on my right hand, one for each of my kids. My thought process is to do a more “water color” type style so any blowout and maybe even the fading between touch-ups would look more intentional. Does this seem like a reasonable concept to you? Or am I way off base?

[@randomherotattoo]

Theoretically that would work. However, the execution is a different story. I’m not saying it can’t be done or is impossible to do, I’m just saying there is a chance it might not come out how you want it. BUT, I don’t have any experience with watercolor tattoos on the fingers.

[@lisal7508]

I'm so scared I wanna get my first tattoo in 2 months, a small heart on my ring finger but now I'm so scared because of the pain and I've seen a video of a girl who passed out. I make myself craazyyy

[@randomherotattoo]

Do it!! Every one handles pain differently. Honestly, she probably didn’t pass out due to pain…she could have held her breathe, not eaten, thrown herself into a panic…there’s more likely reasons. Fight through the fear and go get that tattoo.

[@johanpracielo3157]

So I pretty much want to get a tattoo on the side of my finger, and I don’t honestly know if I should get it or not.

[@randomherotattoo]

Just go for it. Know that you might have to get it touched up.

[@zatirarose6546]

Watch this video cause I just thought my tattoo artist sucked but mine started fading literally like two weeks after getting it is that normal?

[@jasmijnkerkhof5240]

Probaly not deep enough

[@livyamouniskandikatla8631]

my finger tattoo got faded what to do

[@randomherotattoo]

Go get it touched up!

[@TheCambra]

I'm fully sleeved chest back hands fingers fingers were by far the least painful for me I didn't even feel it

[@randomherotattoo]

I’ve heard that a few times.

[@Bad_bitch24]

Yeah for me as well

[@themicdfiles1865]

Kneecaps also suck! People, if you want this type of work to come out well, you also have to moisturize, moisturize, moisturize....the more you moisturize, the better the result. Dudes, I know, you don't want to get on that lotion unless you're punching the one-eyed clown, but it's a must. It's a great thing to do if you have work scheduled with an artist...period. Running lines on shoe leather isn't pretty. So lotion up! Flog the dolphin a couple extra times the week before you jump in the chair...

[@randomherotattoo]

Lol…the funniest comment and BEST advice. 10/10 would recommend

[@onewheelisbetterthan2]

I want knuckle tattoo if it fades it fades. I just want my hand to say "unicycle" nothing complicated and im not a picky fuck. My gf has finger tattoos and some fade more than others. She goes in to get touch ups while she gets tattoos so it works well for her. Im stoked. I know its going to hurt but thats part of it. Also i have suspicion that some people dont take ink as well as others because ive had a lot of work done over the years and ive never gone in for a touch up anywhere. I feel as they age they tell the timeline of your story and the more new they look the more recent the story is and someone could read your body like a timeline. Idk everyones different but A LOT OF PEOPLE GET THE SAME LAME ASS TATTOOS HAHAHA. dont be that person.

[@jessicaaperezz4348]

my tatoo is dark black idk if i had to wipe the ink off of some but i made the tatoo in my own any tips of how can it be or can u js dms?

[@randomherotattoo]

If you wanna DM me on IG @iamcodypratt I can try and answer your question better.

[@CanCable1708]

I’m so sad. I got a finger tattoo redone 3 times and my finger keeps rejecting the ink 😭 all I wanted was a simple black and white rose

[@randomherotattoo]

Yeah, fingers can be finicky

[@SbJstunn]

Numbing cream would ease the pain?

[@randomherotattoo]

It could! I have never tried it on the fingers or hand though…🤔

[@armandohernandez5158]

Or not being a weenie

[@SbJstunn]

@@armandohernandez5158 Nigga really thought he did something

[@ApolloParanormalTV]

Even with symbols it’s as if your fingers want to reject the ink during the healing process which is a pain in the ass

[@MyHorseCalledJohn]

is it worse then a whole foot tattoo?

[@randomherotattoo]

Not pain level, imo

[@gabriella4229]

I have been wanting my knees tattooed but no one want’s to. So I bought a gun and EVERYTHING one needs to do it professionally, even the stencil machine. 👀.

[@randomherotattoo]

Don’t do it! It won’t come out how you think it will.

[@gabriella4229]

@@randomherotattoo 🥹.

[@adolfoflores4914]

My tattoo artist wants me to keep my finger dry for a week before moisturizing

[@randomherotattoo]

Dry as in, don’t soak it like when you wash the dishes? Or dry as in, don’t wash with warm water and soap?

[@adolfoflores4914]

@@randomherotattoo not washing it, unfortunately I have to wash my hand multiple times a day so I just didn’t wash where the tattoo is

[@blackwater6146]

this mf talk real slow

[@sansasousa]

bro u speak soooooooooooo slowly jeez

[@randomherotattoo]

Hahaha sorry?

[@alexwhite3151]

It's prob just how he's speaking on KZbin , he'll get better , prob already has...anyways I was gonna comment you sound like Dr. Brule sorta in a way...don't take it the wrong way I think it's tight bro

[@8008iess]

KZbinrs slow down their whole video to make it longer. He’s talking slow cause he wants to make more money.