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Your hands are exposed to different textures, temperatures, movement and more. You already know that UV rays from the sunlight can damage your tattoo, but did you know that colder weather can also be a factor? During winter, your hands are coarser and may be prone to dryness.In addition to external factors, the skin on the hands sheds and regenerates faster than in any other part of the body, making your tattoo shed at a fast rate, along with your skin.

Finger tattoos are notoriously known for their inability to stay forever. In fact, on average, they will only last for 6 months to a year at most! This is due to the fact that your hands are exposed to friction on a daily basis. Think about how much you use your hands, or even just wash them! Friction, water, sunlight, sweat and other textures all play a part in the wear and tear of your tattoo. Consistent exposure to these types of conditions makes the tattoo fade a lot faster than if it were anywhere else on the body.