You will get a scab over the tattoo and it will look funny, but do not pick at the scab, let it heal and come off on it's own. Color will look nice after the healing process is over. What kind did you get?
Why Do Fresh Tattoos Fade While Healing?
I just got my first tat yesterday I have been keeping it clean but when I aply my lotion I looks like little flakes coming out of it is that normal