Keep your new tattoo wrapped for 2-3 hours. 

With clean hands, remove the wrap, wash with warm water and unscented soap and gently pat dry.

Apply unscented, dye free lotion. (We recommend Aquaphor, Lubriderm, or Curel.) Keep applying

Continue to apply lotion 2-3 times a day for the first few days, and then as needed.

Avoid direct sunlight while healing. After healing, always remember to apply sunscreen whenever your tattoo will be exposed to the sun. 

If itching occurs, give the tattoo a slap. Do not scratch it! 

Do not pick or scratch at your tattoo while it is healing. It will heal and flake as it’s ready. Just like a scab, if you pick and scratch it’s more likely to scar. 

Stay out of bodies of water during the healing process (pools, baths, hot tubs, lakes, etc.) The tattoo is an open wound, so exposure to water could lead to a bacterial infection. Showers are ok. 

Healing time can range anywhere from 2 weeks to over a month. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us!