Follow Our Aftercare Tips for a Smooth Healing Process

Classic dry healing:

Keep the bandage for at least an hour. Do not re-bandage.

• Gently wash using unscented soap 3x daily.
• Please use your hands and don't use a washcloth or loofah.
• Pat dry. Don't rub with a towel.
• After drying, you can apply ointment to your tattoo. We recommend Aquaphor or Hustle Butter.
• Apply a small amount of ointment to cover the whole tattoo. You do not want your skin to appear shiny or greasy. Repeat this process 2-3x daily until skin is healed.
• Once tattoo is healed, it is always good practice to apply lotion to the area every so often. We suggest Eucerin or Lubriderm.
• The above products are suggestions from the artists, but please check the ingredients for any allergen you may be susceptible to.

Derm Shield/Saniderm healing:

• Leave the bandage on for 3-5 days. This is waterproof so you may shower during this time without affecting its efficiency. Be sure not to submerge tattooed area into water such as tubs or pools.
• During the time the tattoo is wrapped, you may see some goo forming in  between the skin and the bandage. This is normal, as your body pushes out any excess.
• Remove wrap at any point if you notice anything foreign has entered between the wrap and your tattoo (water, dirt, etc)
• Once wrap is removed, clean the tattoo and apply non-scented lotion as needed when dry.

For best results:

• Do not scratch, rub, or pick any scabs. Doing so can remove some of the pigment, leading to your tattoo missing spots of color.
• Don't soak your tattoo excessively such as swimming in pools, hot tubs, and taking baths. Getting your tattoo wet in the shower is fine, but AVOID SUBMERGING YOUR TATTOO FOR 2 FULL WEEKS.
• Once your tattoo is fully healed, always use sunblock with SPF-30 or higher when your tattoo is exposed to the sun for long periods. This will help prevent your tattoo from fading.

If you have any further questions on your healing process, give us a call and we can walk you through it.