TATTOO AFTERCARE GUIDELINES

Upon leaving the studio, you may have a bandage/wrap on your tattoo. This needs to be removed ASAP in a clean environment and begin your aftercare. Do not leave the bandage on for more than a couple of hours. You do not need to cover your tattoo again.

• Wash your tattoo with antibacterial hand soap (liquid Dial or Softsoap). Pat dry with a clean paper towel.

• Apply a thin layer of ointment, such as Aquaphor or A&D ointment.

DO NOT USE NEOSPORIN OR VASELINE

If the layer of ointment looks thick, wet, or gooey, you used too much. Blot with a clean paper towel to remove the excess.

• Repeat the ointment process for the first 3 to 4 days.

• You need to wash your tattoo in the morning, before bed, and a couple of times during the day as needed making sure to reapply your ointment.

After 3 to 4 days, the soreness and inflammation will subside, and you can stop using ointment and switch over to fragrance-free color-free hand lotion (Lubriderm or Curel but nothing colorful or fruit/ floral/etc scented).

You can cut down to washing the tattoo to morning and night or if you feel it is needed based on your work/activity. Continue this for the remainder of the healing period which is typically 10 days to 2 weeks from the day you first got your tattoo.

* Flaking/peeling and itching is normal. Scabbing is also a possibility. DO NOT PICK OR SCRATCH OR TRY TO HELP IT ALONG

* Over-applying ointment promotes scabbing as well as letting it dry out for too long.
Try to follow the guidelines as close as possible, but don’t go overboard and don’t be negligent.

* Please reach out to with any questions or concerns. You are never a bother, and the only dumb question is the one that you don’t ask.