Despite having a couple weeks of winter yet to go and the rainy months of spring, summer will be here before you know it.

Wana look good for beach season? Looking to get some ink? Maybe for the first time? Or maybe you’re already marked up. Either way now is the time to hit the parlor.

With the weather warming up and the winter clothes being packed away, make your clothes work for your tattoo. Guys, tanks are always good to show off a new arm or shoulder piece. Ladies, with some shoulder-less tops people become curious with partial exposure and will start up a conversation.

Obviously, shorts and flip flops will highlight and calf, foot or ankle pieces.

But why is it the time? The reason for going now and into the spring time is for healing purposes. A one session tattoo will take approximately 4-6 weeks to heal properly. If it’s in color, a touch up may be required, adding more time to the healing process.

Another good reason to go now is because the amount of sun. While your skin is healing, you must apply lotion ( I recommend aquaphor) and keep your tattoo covered from the sun. Also no pools or hot tubs.

But when the summer comes you’ll be all set and healed and ready to reveal your art. So if you desire to get a tattoo the ideal time is now through April.