Taking care of your tattoo is just as important as getting tattooed!

Your new tattoo is a healing wound, and proper aftercare helps it heal well and look its best. Follow these simple steps below:

Day 1-2

Keep your protective dressing on for 1–2 hours.

Always wash your hands before touching your tattoo.

Gently wash with lukewarm water and fragrance-free soap.

Pat dry with a clean paper towel.

No aftercare cream just yet. Wash twice daily, morning and evening.

Avoid exercise. Your tattoo will feel swollen and tender so take it easy for the first few days.

Day 3-7

Continue washing twice daily, morning and evening.

Exercise allowed. Clean your tattoo as soon as possible after sweating.

Always wash your hands before touching your tattoo.

Once clean and dry, apply a very thin layer of aftercare cream.

Less is more! Your tattoo should never feel greasy or coated.

Day 7-14

Continue washing and creaming twice daily, morning and evening.

Your tattoo may start to feel dry, tight, itchy or look a little cloudy.

Peeling and flaking are also normal parts of healing.

Don’t scratch, rub, peel or pick.

Picking at it can affect the final result.

Let any flaky skin come away naturally.

Things to Avoid

Swimming & Soaking
No swimming pools, ocean, spas, saunas or baths. Showers allowed.

Sun exposure
Keep your healing tattoo out of direct sunlight.

Once healed, use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher).

Scratching & Picking
Even if it’s itchy. Even if it’s flaking. Leave it alone!

Excessive friction
Avoid tight clothing or anything that repeatedly rubs against your tattoo.

Unnecessary touching

Keep your tattoo clean and avoid letting other people touch it while it is healing.

Questions About Your Tattoo?

If you have any questions, concerns or need advice regarding the healing process, please don’t hesitate to contact me.