After Care
The tattoo process is a team effort between artist and client. In order for your tattoo to heal perfectly, please follow these after care instructions carefully.
- Do not under any circumstances touch your tattoo with your hands during both the procedure and during the healing process unless you have washed your hands thoroughly first.
- After your tattoo session remove your bandage after one hour.
- Wash tattoo gently with soap and warm water to remove any dry blood and excess ink.
- Pat dry or let air dry for 20 minutes. Do NOT rub the tattoo.
- Apply a thin layer of antiseptic aftercare cream to the tattoo minimum 4 times a day for 2 weeks.
- If you are doing any physical work during the first week of healing, wrap tattoo in glad wrap after applying cream to avoid any rubbing or physical contact with the tattoo, and replace every 3 - 4 hours.
- Do NOT pick or scratch your tattoo.
- Do NOT apply fake tan or tanning lotions for 2 weeks.
- Avoid direct sunlight and swimming for two weeks or until tattoo is fully healed.
- Do not use fake tan for 2 weeks.
- Aftercare cream is usually available for sale at the studio.
If you have any questions please contact the shop or your artist.