Tattoo Aftercare

TATTOO AFTERCARE

Washing Hands
  1. After 1 to 2 hours, wash your hands with soap and warm water. Remove the bandage. Wash the tattoo gently and thoroughly with unscented liquid antibacterial soap. do not re-bandage.
Pilling

2. Apply a small amount of UNSCENTED lotion to the tattoo. Do not use products such a petroleum jelly, Neosporin, etc.

Rubbing the tattoo with cream

3. Wash your tattoo at least twice per day with unscented liquid antibacterial soap. After washing, apply a small amount of unscented lotion. Continue this process until dry/flaky skin returns to normal.

WHAT TO EXPECT

It’s normal for your tattoo to become flaky, similar to a sunburn. Be diligent about washing your tattoo and apply unscented lotion regularly until the flaking subsides.

SUGGESTIONS

Do not soak, pick at, scratch, or expose your new tattoo to direct sunlight for at least a month. This will allow for the best possible heal. Touch up Services are free for the first 6 months, although they cannot be done until the tattoo is fully healed (approximately one month). If you have any questions or concerns, please stop by the shop or call!