when you get it done and if the artist coevrs it with saran take it off after you leave the place. That will suffocate the tattoo and will slow the healing process. If he put a bandage on it then keep it on for at aleast two hours. they cover it so it wont get infected because it is like an open wound. Covering it for the next few days for short periods of time is ok, but you need to let it breath to heal better. Make sure you clean it correctly and use oatmeal lotion works best for my tats or ointment. The first week it might bleed through your clothes so you might need to cover but make sure to also let it air out. Remember if you keep it covered itll stay wet and wont heal correctly. Good luck. Was this answer helpful?