Let's be honest, getting a single tattoo often evolves into an all out addiction. One moment you're sitting in a chair, squirming at the site of the tattoo machine during your first visit, and then the next thing you know, you've got full sleeves and ink seems to be creeping out of your clothing lines. It happens in an instant.
Getting a tattoo is an investment and tattoos quickly become a part of your identity, so you'll want to make sure that you take good care of your tattoo. What's the point of getting ink if you're not even going to bother taking care of it?
With proper care you can increase the longevity of your tattoo and decrease the chances of infection. It's a worthy investment.