Aftercare

Each method of healing a tattoo can be different and is best suited to different types of tattoos and different people.

You and your artist will discuss together which method is best for your tattoo and your circumstances..

Traditional healing

  • After your tattoo session your artist will cover your new tattoo with cling film or another form of dressing.

  • After 1 - 2 hours remove the dressing with clean hands and wash the fresh tattoo with warm running water in the shower and non-scented liquid soap.

  • DO NOT use bar soap, wash cloths or sponges as it can contaminate and dry out the fresh tattoo.

  • After showering gently pat dry the tattoo with a clean towel or paper towel and allow to air dry for at least 45 minutes so that excess water in the tattoo can evaporate.

  • Always wash your hands before applying cream or touching your new tattoo.

  • After the first night, begin applying small amounts of tattoo aftercare cream 3-4 times a day after washing the tattoo. DO NOT leave a thick film on the surface of the
    tattoo.

  • Wash your tattoo in the morning, lunch time and at night time. Wash the tattoo immediately if it becomes dirty (eg from sweat, animal fur etc)

  • Always wear clean clothes over your new tattoo. Avoid close fitting clothing or clothes that rub on the tattoo.

  • Treat your new tattoo as you would an open wound. Keep it out of direct sunlight, chemicals, animals, children and dirt.

  • Avoid submerging your new tattoo into water, no swimming, baths or saunas. Avoid tanning beds and fake tanning products for the first 2 weeks.

  • Around day 4-5 your tattoo will start to scab over and flake away dead skin. This is a normal part of the healing process,

  • Itching is a normal part of the healing process. DO NOT pick or scratch the tattoo as it is healing. Allow the dead skin to fall away naturally.

  • Most of your new tattoo will be healed in the first 2 weeks but it takes 4-6 weeks for the tattoo to be fully healed and the skin to settle completely.

  • After 2 weeks moisturise and use sunscreen regularly to protect the tattoo and avoid fading.

  • Discontinue use of any product if irritation occurs.