Aftercare
Tattoo Aftercare
- After your appointment, your artist will apply a second skin bandage to your tattoo, unless you are allergic to adhesives. Our second-skin bandage is a breathable, waterproof, clear adhesive bandage that is amazing for healing tattoos.
- Leave the bandage on for 48 hours.
- After this time has passed, wash your hands and proceed to remove the bandage in the shower. Peel back the plastic very slowly and carefully.
- Do not rip if off like a Bandaid.
- Clean the tattoo with warm, soapy water. Be sure to use unscented soap that is free of dyes and alcohol. Just use your fingertips, not a washcloth, as the latter will be abrasive to your tattoo.
- After your shower, pat your tattoo dry with a clean paper towel. Allow to air dry until it's dry to the touch.
- Make sure you ALWAYS wash your hands before your touch your healing tattoo, to avoid introducing unwanted bacteria.
- When your tattoo feels dry, apply a thin layer of white, unscented lotion to the tattoo. We recommend Lubriderm.
- Wash your tattoo a few times a day. We recommend using unscented baby wipes to rid the area of bacteria.
- Re-apply a thin layer of moisturizer a few times a day, when your tattoo feels dry.
- Do not re-apply if your tattoo already feels moisturized, as you may oversaturate the tattoo.
- Repeat this process (wash and lotion) for 7-10 days, or until your tattoo is done flaking and peeling.
- Apply sunscreen to your tattoo for the foreseeable future.