Aftercare

Always wash your hands before touching your tattoo!
   •    When you get home: Remove bandage within 1-2 hours after getting your tattoo. Do not re-bandage.

   •    Wash your tattoo with an unscented anti-bacterial liquid soap (Yellow Dial soap is best) Be gentle and avoid washcloths. PAT DRY, DO NOT RUB.

   •    Moisturize with Aquaphor (preferred), cocoa butter or shea butter 

   •    Wash and moisturize 2x per day.

   •    The first 3-4 days: With clean hands apply a small amount of ointment on your tattoo 3-5 times a day. You may use "Aquafor A&D". On the first night, you may want to wrap your tattoo in saran wrap to prevent sticking to your bedding. Do not use any cloth bandages or pads, as the fibers of this material can adhere to your open tattoo and hinder the healing process.
   •    Wear clean, soft clothing over your tattoo for the first 2 weeks – nothing abrasive or irritating.

   •    For a foot tattoo: go barefoot as much as possible. When wearing shoes, wrap your clean tattoo in saran wrap, and then cover with a clean cotton sock before putting on your shoe. Avoid sandals or flip-flops for this period to prevent chafing and damage to the tattoo.

   •    After day 4: On the 3rd or 4th day your tattoo will begin to peel. This is normal! Do not pick at the skin. Begin using a mild, white, unscented lotion, free of dyes or Perfumes.

   •    Use lotion for minimum 2 weeks, 1-2 times daily.