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Tattoo Aftercare

If you were provided with an absorbent bandage:

 

  • Remove bandage after 1-3 hours and wash gently with a mild, unscented soap. Do not use a washcloth.

  • Let tattoo air dry and apply tattoo aftercare. Only a small amount is necessary. 

  • For the first week 3-4 times a day.

  • For the second week 1-2 times a day.

  • Do not pick or scratch tattoo. 

  • No swimming, tanning, sauna for two weeks after a fresh tattoo.

  • Make sure to wash your tattoo in the shower, but try not to let it soak. 

  • And always, ALWAYS, wash your hands before touching your new tattoo. 

  • If after 3 weeks, tattoo is dry and flaky, use some kind of dye/fragrance free lotion. (Lubriderm/Eucerin)

 

If you were provided with a "second skin" bandage:

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  • Remove the first application after 24 hours.

  • Wash lightly with mild soap and let dry completely before applying second bandage. (If you are returning to the shop for this, we will do it for you.)

  • Apply second application. Second application can stay on up to 7 days. 

  • If the corners of the bandage start to lift at any time, remove bandage and follow absorbent bandage instructions. 

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I highly recommend the tattoo aftercare which I offer at the shop. I will not guarantee your tattoo if the directions provided are not followed, and proper aftercare used. 

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