TATTOO AFTERCARE

FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS TO HEAL YOUR NEW TATTOO

These are a guide only. Treat your tattoo as an open wound and carefully monitor how your own body reacts to any healing techniques advised. If your artist recommends aftercare instructions different to these, please listen to their advice first and foremost. Please seek medical advice and attention if ever required.

Our studio operates at a hospital-grade standard and all staff are infection control certified.

 

FIRST 2 HOURS

  • REMOVE WRAPPING

  • CLEAN WITH ANTI-BACTERIAL SOAP IN LUKEWARM WATER (A SHORT SHOWER IS FINE)

  • PAT DRY

  • REPLENISH YOURSELF (WATER AND FOOD)

NEXT DAY ONWARDS

  • CLEAN WITH ANTI-BACTERIAL SOAP ONCE OR TWICE A DAY

  • PAT DRY

  • MOISTURISE ONCE OR TWICE A DAY (30 MINS AFTER CLEANING - USE SPARINGLY)

 

THINGS TO AVOID

  • SUBMERGING IN WATER

  • TOUCHING THE TATTOO

  • SCRATCHING/ITCHING (TRY SLAPPING)

  • RE-WRAPPING THE TATTOO

  • BEPANTHEN (INGREDIENT CHANGE)

  • DIRECT SUNLIGHT

  • FRAGRANCED MOISTURISERS/PRODUCTS

  • SUDDEN MOVEMENTS (ON TIGHT HEALING SKIN COULD DAMAGE THE TATTOO)

THINGS TO REMEMBER

  • STAY HYDRATED

  • EAT HEALTHY FOODS

  • BE GENTLE WITH YOUR HEALING TATTOO

  • USE HIGH SPF SUNBLOCK (ONLY AFTER FULLY HEALED)

  • FRAGRANCE-FREE ANTI-BACTERIAL MAKEUP WIPES ARE HANDY FOR HEALING ON THE GO

  • IF INFECTION OCCURS FOR ANY REASON, PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL IMMEDIATELY