How do I take care of my tattoo?

• First, wash your hands thoroughly with mild soap and water and dry your hands with clean paper towels. No cloth towels!

• If using the adhesive bandage, remove after 24 hours. If wrapped in saran wrap, remove after 1-2 hours.

• Using warm water and antibacterial soap, such as Dial Gold, gently wash your tattoo. Do not scrub.

• Using clean paper towel, pat the tattoo dry. Do not rub. Do not use a cloth towel.

• Wash the tattoo and dry the first two days, at least twice a day, until the tattoo begins to get dry and tight.

• At this point, begin to use an unscented white lotion such as Lubriderm on your tattoo after washing or whenever tattoo is dry.

• Do not scratch or pick at the tattoo during the healing period, allow scab material to fall off naturally.

• Generally, tattoos take 2 weeks to fully heal, so during that time do not expose your healing tattoo to direct sunlight, or submerge it in water like a pool, bath, hot tub, or ocean.

• After your tattoo is healed, it is recommended you apply a high SPF sunscreen to your tattoo when exposing it to direct sunlight in order to preserve the detail and give longevity to your tattoo.

• If for any reason you suspect an infection, please notify the studio and immediately seek medical attention.