PRECARE/AFTERCARE

PRECARE:

Clothing/comfort-

Since you may not feel very comfortable during your session, make sure to wear something that is. Also make sure it allows easy access to the area that’s being tattooed. Please plan ahead if your tattoo is in a more discrete area, we don’t have private rooms.

Feel free to bring snacks, water, headphones or whatever else helps you to relax without moving around during your session. You may also bring a CLEAN pillow with you if it will help you to stay comfortable.

Aftercare for a New Tattoo

  1. Leave your bandage/wrap on until told by your artist. While some artists may ask you to leave your bandage on for only an hour, others may ask you to keep it on for a whole day. Your tattoo artist knows which length of time is best for you and your ink, so ensure you listen to their advice.

  2. Wash your tattoo well after removing the bandage/wrap. Wash your tattoo thoroughly (but carefully) using warm water and an unscented and alcohol-free antibacterial soap to remove any excess dried blood and plasma.

  3. Pat your tattoo dry after cleaning it. Use a clean paper towel to dry your tattoo by gently patting the area. Do not rub.

  4. Apply a thin layer of UNSCENTED LOTION or AQUAPHOR. After cleaning your tattoo, ensure the area is completely dry before applying a very thin layer of lotion or Aquaphor to help moisturize and nourish the area. IF USING AQUAPHOR, switch to lotion after 2-3 days or when peeling.

  5. Repeat the cleaning process until the tattoo is fully healed. Remember that your tattoo isn’t completely safe from germs and bacteria until it has finished peeling. Continue to wash the tattoo until this point. Repeat this process 2-3 times a day: after waking up, before going to bed, and after your tattoo has been exposed to sweat/dirt

  6. If any tough or irritated scabbing occurs, discontinue Lotion/Aquaphor in those areas, but still continue to wash regularly. Also, picking away at your healing tattoo can delay healing, cause fading, and increase the chances of infection, so avoid as much as possible.

  7. Stay away from the sun. Don’t expose your new tattoo to intense sunlight, and don’t apply sun lotion to the area until it has fully healed.

  8. Stay away from water. All bodies of water can contain nasty bacteria that can ruin a new tattoo if you’re not careful. Stick to short showers until your skin has fully healed, and don’t go swimming.

  9. Continue to look after your tattoo. Once healed, keep your tattoo well protected from the sun and ensure you regularly moisturize the area. Healthy skin means a healthy-looking tattoo.

*Saniderm-
I don’t personally use it for clients but anyone that has access to, or is familiar with and knows how to use it/apply it PROPERLY is welcome to. Some people have reactions to the adhesive, so make sure to pay attention if used. Responsibility for use is up to the client.