After Care

COLOR

If you have the Saniderm on (If you booked a full day in color, the saniderm is included in your package):

*Please advise me if you have any allergic reactions to adhesive (it’s really common)

  1. After we have finished your tattoo, I will apply an adhesive breathable/waterproof bandage on.

  2. You will have to come back the next day to get it changed as your body will produce an excessive amount of plasma and it may leak out. You may want to put a towel under you while you sleep to keep your sheets from getting stained.

  3. Right before you come in to get the second bandage put on, make sure to take it off in the shower with warm water and soap pulling up and away from the tattoo. Do this right before coming in. Do not shower and take it off in the morning if you are planning on coming in at night.

  4. Once it has been changed on the second day, you will leave the bandage on for a full 7 days. DO NOT TAKE IT OFF ANY TIME BEFORE THAT, doing so can result in damage to your tattoo. During this period make sure NOT to go swimming or tanning. Keep your tattoo out of direct sunlight. Avoid going to the gym for the first 3 days, if possible the full 7 days. You are able to shower with the bandage on, it will not come off.

  5. On the seventh day, you will take the bandage off in the shower with warm water and soap, pulling up and away from the tattoo.

  6. You will then clean your tattoo throughly in the shower.

  7. Pat dry your tattoo. Let your tattoo completely air dry afterwards.

  8. Apply non-scented lotion 3-5 times a day to keep your skin hydrated.

  9. With the saniderm on, you will have skipped the peeling and itching stage. In some case depending on how fast you heal, you may still have a little bit of peeling left.

  10. Keep your tattoo clean, hydrated and out of the sun.

  11. LOTION, LOTION, LOTION! EVERY SINGLE DAY! Depending on how you take care of your skin now, will determine how your tattoo will look like 10 years from now.

  12. Send me a healed picture :)

Black & Grey

If you don’t have the saniderm on (If you booked anything less than half a day or black and grey):

  1. A piece of ceram wrap will be applied at the end before leaving the shop.

  2. Take the ceram wrap off within 30-60 mins.

  3. Make sure your hands are clean. Wash your tattoo throughly with warm water and antibacterial soap.

  4. Pat dry your tattoo. Let your tattoo completely air dry.

  5. Apply non-scented lotion. DO NOT USE VASELINE, A&D OR NEOSPORIN!

  6. Apply lotion as needed. It can be 3-6 times a day, depending on how fast your skin tends to get dry.

  7. NO SWIMMING or DIRECT SUNLIGHT for at least 1 full week. I would suggest 2 weeks. You cannot wear sunblock until your tattoo is completely healed so make sure to keep it covered with fabric.

  8. No tanning! Tanning damages your tattoo, please avoid this!

  9. 3-5 days from the day of your tattoo, your tattoo will start to peel and itch. DO NOT scratch or pick at it. Apply lotion to relieve the itchiness.

  10. Keep it clean and moisturized!

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