that clip of you rinsing the tattoo for the second time was so satisfying watching those bits fall into the tub 😂

I think it's so interesting that you feel sluggish after you get tattooed I'm so exhilarated and excited after 😂

I remember when I first watched this video when it came out and I was 15 and I swore I would come back when I was going to book up my tattoo.. and here I am 3 years later planning my post lockdown tattoo routine! Thank you Helen! X

thank you so much for posting this :D I'm going to get my full back tattooed in about 2 hours and I travelled all the way from Germany to Dublin for it. I'm sooo nervous but I'm well prepared with smoothies snacks and sandwiches!!

AHHHHHH WASHING THE GUNKY SHIT IS SO CRINGE YET SO SATISFYING?!!! LIKE IT MAKES ME WANNA BE SICK BUT I CANT LOOK AWAY 😂

This was such an interesting video, I only have one small tattoo on my wrist but I remember no one told me how much the ink would bleed out so in the evening I was freaking out like "Oh my god, my tattoo is ruined why does it look smudged?!?!" then all the excess gunk literally came away in the shower and all was fine 😂

Give Tattoo Goo a try! It basically just completely soothes the skin and stops any irritation/itching without the tattoo scabbing over. I've been using it on my most recent ones and they've healed within about a week or so, zero itching and the colour's been really vibrant! X

It baffles me how you've been able to do your house, plan your wedding and keep dishing out great original content. Thanks so much Helen :) x

The outfit you wore to get the tattoo was so cute! 😍😍

Why are people arguing!!! When I was doing my apprenticeship (and still with all tattoos ive had and tattooist i know) you kept it wrapped until you get home, cleaned off the gunk, then let it air dry. Ideally don't re-cover, as sweat builds under it and can in very rare cases cause infection as sweat is your bodies way of excreting waste so you don't want it to mix that for hours with a raw wound. BUT if its kept clean some tattooists recommend to recover to stop you sticking to clothing and bedsheets when its still in its "oozing" stage, but that stage should only last MAX 24h if you're looking after it right. Then keep it moist with whatever you use to heal, scabs will naturally fall off, don't pick at it and voila. Peace!

I am definitely taking your advice for when I get my first :}

Lush's charity pot is one of the BEST products I've used on my tattoos. I SWEAR it heals it so much faster and makes the skin feel great. Give it a shot!

iIve watched so many videos on this but this is EXACTLY what I needed !!! step by step, examples and details. THANK YOU!!

your make up is absolutely flawless helen !

YES HELEN! So glad you posted this! I get my first tat in two weeks and have been watching your previous tattoo care routine on repeat! Love it and you of course! X

i love your videos helen. respect how much you show yourself in your videos xx

I'm going to get my first tattoo on Tuesday and I feel ready after watching this! Thankyouuuu ❤️

As soon as I'm about to get a new tattoo, I get on KZfaq and see a bunch of new tattoo videos. I love it. 😍

Be careful about using towels to pat it dry! They harbor a lot of bacteria even when freshly washed. Paper towels are much better :)

i always love to hear how other people do their tats...besides...all of yours still look amazing...so obviously you are doing something right.

such a great vibe on this vid!

Getting my first tattoo on Thursday, the nervous excitement is real & I loved this video ❣

I call it tattoo flu the bit after when you feel like crap :)

THANK YOU SO MUCH it's like I've been waiting for this video my whole life xx

This came at a perfect time😄 I'm getting my first tattoo done in a few weeks and I've been doing so much research in what to do before, during and after the tattoo. Thanks for uploading this video, hope everyone has a great day😊

legit the most helpful video ever.

this was literally the most helpful tattoo video i've ever seen!

Love the design and the colours in your tattoo! A bit of kitsch and fun 💅🏽💅🏽💅🏽

I'm a year away until I can get my first tattoo so I always fall down this rabbit hole of watching videos such as this! Thanks for sharing your advice and I love your new tattoo!!! The colours are so dreamy 😍💕

This was really helpful, especially the after feelings and care, and seeing you wash and do thr things. I haven't gotten a tattoo yet, but have been considering for a while, so thank you for this!

such a cute design!!

This is actually really helpful. I'm getting my first tattoo on Saturday and a lot of after care videos on KZfaq have recommended dream cream so I think I know what I'll be using! Thanks Helen 💕💕

The tattoo you used for the demonstration is so beautiful! The color work is blowing my mind.

i love this video, so creative. I don't think I've ever seen a tattoo routine. much love xo

This video was posted at the most perfect of times! It was my 18th on Tuesday and I went to get my first tattoo! I was so nervous but this video helped me feel a little more calm about the situation! Thanks Helen❤

i was so curious about this because i don't have any tattoos and i probably never will but i never really thought about the "goop" that comes off

This was so helpful! I'm looking to get tattoos when I'm 18 so I'm glad you touched up on some of the topics! x

I’m off school I’ll so I’m having a cheeky little binge of Helens videos

That tat is beautiful Helen! Need to try out the dream cream for my next tattoo!

This was so helpful to watch, thank you! love the new tat btw!

I'm digging your whole look! So pretty! Your personal is very fun and infectious!

This lipstick shade is so flattering on you ❤

I love your style. I love your hair. I love your face. You're literally my favorite person ever.

This is such a helpful and unique video. Well done Helen! 💃🏼🎉

I have two tattoos already and I'm completely in love with the one you just got! The colors are gorgeous

I use dream cream too! It's incredible :) I never get any itching and I'm healed by just under a week. Your tattoo is beautiful😍😍 I also don't keep it cling filmed for long if it's summer. I've always heard to keep it on for.4-5 hours in summer as you are keeping it in a bag of sweat basically and it can cause infection. Vegan ink also heals quickly and stays brighter :) love love love

So well timed, my boyfriend gets tattooed next weekend and I've been looking into whats the best prep for it. Thank you so much for this ❤

Your new piece is really beautiful, the colors, the design👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

Getting my first tattoo tomorrow!! I'm watching this again x

You're so pretty and your makeup is gorgeous, I love your whole vibe

that tattoo looks awesome!!!

I found your videos when you did a festival survival video for my first festival and now I've booked my first tattoo and this is gonna help loads ☺ thanks for the advice #nervous#excited 😁👍🏼

I usually never comment, but I love your videos Helen! Such nice variety and beautifully made, and I adore your accent 😂 It's peaceful for me for some reason. I'm from Sweden 😊😘

Ahh this is good to know. My first tattoo I wasn't really told much aftercare cause it wasn't the best shop. I ended up sticking to my bed sheets for a week cause of all the gunk and its so faded and blurry you can hardly read it now (its a quote with some flowers book ending it). My second and third went better but I'm planning for a few larger pieces so I've been getting worried about how to heal them the best to retain the most vibrancy. Thanks Helen!

100% agree with all of this! Especially the feeling like shit part after getting a tattoo! I get more conscious of whose around my as well and if I'm in town I tend to distance myself from people so they don't bash whatever I've just got done! Well deffo have the try that cream though! 💕

Thank you Helen!

I know everyone has their own way to heal their tattoos, and that's actually really awesome, i've picked up tricks and tips from youtube videos and i heal my tattoos in my own way, the way that works for me, it's nice watching tattoo videos, i enjoy it a lot :D

Perfect timing this video I'm getting a piece on my arm at the end of this month it's going to be my first proper tattoo :) thank you Helen

I got the rest of my sleeve done on Friday and I'm still exhausted! I always take lucozade and sweets with me too!! 💖💖💖

Just got my first tattoo today so this is so handy, thanks Helen ! ❤

i got my first tattoo today and this video was really helpful, will definitely work some of this stuff into my routine. I've only got a small wrist tattoo.

So excited! Getting mine done on Tuesday and I'm so ready to order a takeaway and feel sorry for myself afterwards. First tattoo and im gonna be there all day from 11-7 getting my forearm done haha!

I definitely agree with you about the sluggish feeling, I've got my 6th tattoo in April and it's my biggest to date, full back tatt!! love this video Helen 💕

I totally agree with feeling pants after wards, it's also known as 'tattoo flu'. I'm always great during the tattoo but a few hours afterwards I feel ill and so exhausted!

This is an amazing video idea!!

love that video, its really helpfull! thanks for always caring for us subscribers. some people dont see this just because their so insecure with themselves. continue the hard work, you're making a lot of people happy :)

Absolutely love that outfit 😘and the new tattoo is gorgeous xx

ahhh perfect timing!! i got a tattoo yesterday so this video is brilliantly helpful! 💜🙌🏻

Love this so much. I have 10 pieces at the moment and the last 2 I was told by a friend to seal it after you take the wrap off with a hot/boiling cloth, and its worked so well and sped up the healing and minamise the scabbing.

after EVERY tattoo of mine I go to the shop around from my studio and get an chocolate and Oreo soy milkshake and act like I deserve it after a hard day 😂😂

Such an awesome video idea. You're a queen Helen xxx

Deadly video and tattoo! 😍

This was really great. I always eat before, by getting a drink like that and snacks for during/after is a great idea

This is so useful!! I have my first tattoo tomorrow and I'm gonna make sure I'm full and have sweets at the ready! Thanks 😊

Hoping to get my first tattoo soon and I found this super helpful!

I got my first tattoo yesterday and was watching this video before I went in so many helpful tips :3 x

Love your new tattoo!!!

Yaas I just got my 6th tattoo last Thursday. So in love with it and I love seeing this sort of content from you. 💕 We want to hear the story on your new one by the way!

loved this video, Helen! I'm going in for a consultation with a extremely talented tattoo artist this week, and in June I'm going to get MY FIRST TATTOO! Omg. So nervous! Thanks for all the tips :) gave you a thumbs up!

That leg tattoo you got in this is so cute

Thank you so much for this getting a new tat in a couple of weeks and I'm booked in for 8 hours so good to know about snacks and drinks and being full I'll remember that!

I’m getting my third tattoo tomorrow(exciting aaahhhh!), and I’ve been using Lush products as well; Ultrabalm for the second and third days, then Charity Pot until it’s healed, and Elbow Grease forever after it’s healed. But yes, Dream Cream is also very very gentle and good! (Yes, i work at Lush)

Im getting my first tomorrow and found this really helpful!

Since your tattoo video, that's all I've been watching for the past couple of days. I'm soo ready to get some more, like I've been wanting to plan out some pieces Lol

Loooove, your new tattoo! I thought I was the only one that felt that way! I usually just want junk food after getting tattooed and then sleep the rest of the day.

This is perfectly timed for me, thanks Helen! Going to get my first, albeit tiny, tattoo soon so super happy you decided to upload this video! The tattoo is looking fab, too!

For my first tattoo I was told to keep the bandage/wrap on overnight It was a pretty sizeable piece on my calf, but after taking the wrap off there wasn’t too much plasma or anything, just used a wash and lotion whenever I felt dry/itchy (it was never anything excruciating). Healed perfectly in just a few weeks, a great first experience.

That new tattoo looks delicious!!

This is actually really needed for me! I'm thinking of getting a sleeve tattoo very soon and because I've only gotten tiny small tattoos before, it's not the same as with a big ass sleeve one. Thank you so much for this video! :D Also your tattoo looks really amazing! ~~

getting my first tattoo really soon. gonna do this thank you😊

i find it so interesting how differently people clean their tattoos. when i get mine done i usually wait 3-4 hours and then wash it with really hot water, use some unfragranced soap, rinse it off, pat it dry with a paper towel, put cream on it & put the cling film on it. i repeat that for about 3 days & then i do exactly the same thing, but without cling film for about another 4 days & then i literally just put cream on it when it starts getting a bit dry, 'cause it should always be moisturised 💪 but yeah, lovely video Helen & the tattoo looks amazing. i'm also getting a new one in a month :)

Thank you for this! I'm getting my first tattoo on Thursday so this is really helpful! :) x

Thank you for this video. I'm getting my first tattoo tomorrow, an underboob one (whelp) and I'm so, so nervous!

Thank you so much for this! I just turned 18 and am gonna start getting tattooed soon and this was very helpful!

I wish I watched this before I got my second tattoo, would've been so helpful

I'm getting my first tattoo on the 1st so this was a super nice and helpful video! ❤ luvluvluv

Thank you for this video, I've found this super helpful as I'm getting tattooed in the next couple of weeks and wasn't entirely sure on the process. Love your videos. (: x

This was so helpful for me. I got my first proper piece (aside from a tiny one) on my foot of all places :( I definitely get the likeness to a hangover afterwards!

this is perfect and all are very true. made the mistake of not bringing snacks for my last one...was dying by the end. I'll never make that mistake again lol

Beautiful tats hun xx love neo trad tats , much love💓💛💛 ps coconut oil is good too