Tattoo Aftercare

If you have questions about aftercare or concerns about healing, please reach out to your artist directly through email or their contact page.

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    Leave your wrap on for 3-5 Days


    Remove your wrap and start traditional aftercare when:

    • Allergic reaction occurs

    • Fluid leaks out of your wrap

    • The wrap rolls up into the tattooed area, leaving it exposed

    How to remove your wrap:

    • Slowly peel down and away from your tattoo. 

    • Be careful

    • Use soap & water to ease the wrap off of your tattoo.

    WASH

    • Cleanse your tattoo thoroughly with warm water, antibacterial soap, and clean hands

    • Wash off any plasma, soap or debris

    • Pat the area dry with a paper towel.


    MOISTURIZE

    • Use a small amount of ointment for the first few days of open air healing.

    • After a few days you can switch to unscented lotion for the rest of the healing period.

    • Tattoo healing takes ~2 weeks.
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  • WASH

    Wash your hands thouroughly before touching your tattoo.

    Clean your new tattoo thoroughly with unscented, antibacterial soap and warm water. 

    Be sure to wash off any buildup from your tattoo.

    Pat dry with a clean paper towel.


    MOISTURIZE


    Apply a thin layer of ointment/lotion just enough to moisturize it.

    -If you put too much, blot off the excess with a clean paper towel.

    REPEAT


    Repeat this process Morning | Midday | Night until it is fully healed.


    Your tattoo will be fully healed when it is no longer peeling or shiny, and the texture feels the same as your other skin. (~2 weeks)

  • Antibacterial & Unscented Soap

    • Dial Gold | Hibeclens

    Fragrance Free Lotion or Ointment

    • Aquaphor Healing Ointment

    • Aveeno Healing Lotion

    Extra Bandages (Optional)