After Care

AFTERCARE INFORMATION – WRAP

1. The artist will cover the tattoo with a plastic wrap, please ensure you leave it in place for at least 1-2 hours after leaving the studio.
2. Thoroughly wash your hands and carefully remove the wrap. After the wrap has been removed it is time to wash the tattoo. Use non-fragrant, antibacterial, hypoallergenic soap with warm water. Do not submerge the tattoo in a bath, leave to soak or scrub.
3. Dedicate a clean towel for the singular purpose of drying the fresh tattoo, or alternatively use a clean paper towel. Please dab the area carefully and allow to air-dry for up to an hour. .
4. If your artist recommends, re-wrap the tattoo in a fresh plastic wrap to leave on overnight. Remove in the morning and follow the same cleaning procedure as step two. The tattoo will not require wrapping again.
5. Use a recommended aftercare product to keep the tattoo moisturized.

 

AFTERCARE INFORMATION – ADHESIVE BARRIER

1. The artist will cover your tattoo with an adhesive barrier. Please leave the protective film in place for the night unless your skin becomes irritated by the barrier.
2. Thoroughly wash your hands and carefully remove the wrap. After the wrap has been removed it is time to wash the tattoo. Use non-fragrant, antibacterial, hypoallergenic soap and warm water. Do not submerge the tattoo in a bath, leave to soak or scrub.
3. Dedicate a clean towel for the singular purpose of drying the fresh tattoo, or alternatively use a clean paper towel. Please dab the area carefully and allow to air-dry for up to an hour.
4. If your artist recommends, use a second adhesive barrier when the tattoo has air-dried. The second film can be left on for 3-4 days. During this time, it is normal to see a build-up of fluid (ink sack) under the barrier. If the fluid leaks, remove the barrier and follow standard aftercare instructions – step 2 and 3 for cleaning, followed by step 5.
5. Use a recommended aftercare product to keep the tattoo moisturized.

 

During the healing period refrain from wearing any clothes that will administer friction or rub the tattoo. Do not swim in the ocean or in a pool, engage in exercise that results in heavy perspiration, or expose the tattoo to sunlight on a hot day. Please consider other environmental variables during the healing process, i.e., dust, work environment, sand, etc. If your tattoo starts to show signs of an infection or an allergic reaction, please seek medical advice.               

We recommend following the aftercare steps until the tattoo is fully healed.

Poor aftercare will affect your tattoo and potentially damage the artwork.