AFTERCARE

Throughout the healing process:

  • Always wash your hands with liquid antibacterial soap before cleaning or touching your tattoo.

  • Try to use fresh bed sheets, and towels during the healing process. Paper towels are great for when you are washing or drying.

Day 1-5

  • If you have a second skin on, leave it on and try not to bother it!

  • If you are allergic to second skin, leave the bandage I put on you on for 2-4 hours after the tattoo is done. After the 2-4 hours, remove the bandage and clean gently with an unscented antibacterial soap and water. Pat dry with a paper towel.

  • Wash tattoo 2x a day with warm water, and apply a thin layer of unscented lotion.

  • it is normal for the tattoo to have redness, and soreness for up to one week, but if it increases instead of decreases after one week please reach out with a photo of your tattoo.

Day 5-14

  • If you have second skin on, day 5 is time to remove it!

  • the tattoo will begin to peel and flake like a sunburn, this is normal.

  • Continue to wash 2x a day with warm water and your liquid antibacterial soap.

  • Continue to apply a thin layer of unscented lotion. My favorite brands for this is Eucerin and Lubriderm.

  • Continue this process as long as there is any scabbing or peeling- approximately two weeks.

  • DO NOT scratch the scabs. If it is really itchy, it helps to slap your skin.

  • AVOID direct sun exposure, and no sunscreen until healing is complete.

  • DO NOT soak your tattoo in any way. No baths, swimming, hot tubs etc. Showering and washing the tattoo is okay!

  • Wash an extra time after sweating.

Day 14-30

  • You may now apply sunscreen, it is always recommended now any time you are out in the sun!

  • For best results, continue to avoid direct sun exposure.

  • After one month, it should be completely healed! Enjoy your new tattoo:)