TATTOO AFTERCARE

Please remember: everyone’s skin/body reacts and heals differently, and artists carry different opinions and suggestions on aftercare. At the end of the day, go with what you know works for you, your body, and your tattoos.

DAY OF YOUR TATTOO
Before bed, remove any wrap from tattoo if wrapped, and follow the instructions below to cleanse your tattoo

HOW TO CLEANSE YOUR TATTOO

1. Wash hands

2. Thoroughly hand wash tattoo with mild antibacterial soap

3. Gently pat tattoo dry with CLEAN towel and let tattoo continue to air dry for several minutes

4. Apply a thin coat of antibiotic ointment, such as Neosporin, to entire tattoo

5. Wearing CLEAN loose dark clothing over your tattoo will protect it and prevent seeping on bedding or furniture
   

Cleanse your tattoo using the above steps at least 3 times per day. We suggest mornings, afternoons, and before bed

It is normal to experience flaking & peeling during the healing process

Most tattoos are healed fully in 2-3 weeks

THINGS TO AVOID DURING HEALING:

• sun exposure

• soaking tattoo in water (pool, hot tub, bath, lake, ocean)

• shaving over tattoo

• scratching, rubbing, picking at tattoo

• the gym