Because of how often we use our hands to complete daily tasks, you'd think that waiting for a finger tattoo to heal would be ten times more complicated than it would be for a tattoo in another area, but according to Galli, they actually heal pretty quickly.
"By design the skin in the area is rougher and less supple, so it tends to seal up quickly," she said. The main thing to keep in mind about the aftercare process is to make sure you're not overwashing your hands or suffocating your tattoo with ointments.