Your tattoo should be cleaned once or twice daily with lukewarm water and soap.
Clean your tattoo with soap that works best for you. We recommend fragrance-free hypoallergenic soap.
Always pat your tattoo dry with a clean paper towel.
Moisturizing
Let your tattoo heal on its own for about 3 to 5 days before you apply lotion or a balm. We find dry healing is the best!
When moisturizing please use a non-scented lotion or balm that is hypoallergenic
Dress Appropriately
For the first 42 hours wear loose-fitting clean clothing that will not rub against your tattoo.
Healing
An itchy tattoo is OK! Itching means your tattoo is starting to heal. This is a natural part of the healing process.
Do not scratch or pick your tattoo. If you need some relief simply tap your tattoo with clean fingers or apply a light layer of non-scented lotion to reduce the discomfort.
What to Avoid:
Do not touch your new tattoo!
Do not use: alcohol, anti-bacterial spray and/or peroxide to clean your tattoo.
Avoid using dirty towels, bed sheets and clothing. Please use clean items during your healing process.
Avoid re-bandaging. If your bandage comes off, leave it off.
Do not moisturize with petroleum jelly or other balms that may affect your skin’s ability to breathe.
You can shower but please avoid pools, hot-tubs, baths or bodies of water until your tattoo is healed.
Keep your new tattoo away from direct contact with animal hair and saliva.
Do not shave the area of your tattoo until it has completely healed.
Try to avoid any heavy swearing for the first 72 hours.
Long-Term Care
Once healed, apply sunscreen over your tattoo if you are planning to do activities in the sun.
Come in for a touch-up if you need, they are free!