Ear curation — studio reel
Katelyn Cole at Work of Art — Las Vegas piercing.
Watch on InstagramReviewed & maintained Reviewed by Joshua Cole, Tattoo Artist · Last updated: June 2026 Expert section label: Joshua's Studio Notes
Style hubNeo-Traditional Tattoo Healing — All Stages
Illustrative color, bold lines, and decorative fills — healing sits between traditional saturation and realism grey transitions.
Timeline — day 1 to year 1
Hours 0–24 after session
Education
Day 1
24–48 hours
Education
Day 2
48–72 hours
Education
Day 3
72–96 hours
Education
Day 4
Days 5–7
Education
Week 1
Days 8–14
Education
Week 2
Days 15–21
Education
Week 3
Days 22–30
Education
Month 1
~90 days
Education
Month 3
~180 days
Education
Month 6
12 months
Education
Year 1
Universal stages (all styles): start at day 1
