Aftercare

how to take care of your tattoo:

♡ touch your tattoo with clean hands only.

♡ leave wrap on for instructed amount of time.

- ink/ liquid sacks under the wrap is normal.

- remove the wrap sooner if skin is itchy, red, or irritated.

♡ after removing the wrap, wash with unscented antibacterial soap.

- dove, dial, cetaphil, or cerave soap is recommended.

♡ dry with a clean towel or a fresh paper towel.

♡ apply a light layer of ointment after each wash/ when needed.

- hustle butter, or aquaphor is recommended.

♡ don’t over-wash or over moisturize your tattoo.

- wash 1-2 times a day, apply ointment 3-5 times a day.

♡ after a week or so, moisturize regularly with unscented lotion until fully healed.

- jergen’s unscented healing lotion is recommended.

♡ avoid wearing tight clothing to prevent irritation.

♡ do NOT pick or scratch your tattoo during healing.

♡ avoid prolonged sun exposure until fully healed.

♡ avoid submerging the tattoo underwater until fully healed.

♡ no heavy exercise within the first 48 hours of being tattooed.

♡ it will take around 3-4 weeks for your tattoo to fully heal. (this varies for everyone).

♡ when fully healed please wear sunscreen regularly for longevity of quality.

♡ after healing, I will provide a touch up if needed, free of charge (depending on the circumstances).