During the healing process take care of your new tattoo like it was an Easter egg.
Your artist will have tips, so listen to their advice first. They’re the artist who knows how to care for their particular tattooing techniques the best, but here are a few basics.
Colored TATTOO:
Change the wrap every 3-4 hours.
When changing the wrap, it is very important to wash your hands first. Wash area gently, but well, removing any blood or ointment. Use a mild soap and lukewarm water using only your fingers.
Dab dry with kitchen towel. DO NOT RUB. No rubbing until tattoo is completely healed. After dabbing dry apply a thin layer of Bepanthen cream evenly across your tattoo and re-wrap your tattoo with cling film. (available in food stores)
Repeat this process for two to three days.
When the wrapping process is done, begin applying a VERY THIN film of Bepanthen as often as 3-4 times a day in order to keep your tattoo moist. It is very IMPORTANT that your tattoo does not appear wet and gooey from the ointment.
Black tattoo:
Remove the wrap after 3-4 hours.
It is very important to wash your hands first. Wash area gently, but well, removing any blood or ointment. Use a mild soap and lukewarm water using only your fingers.
Dab dry with kitchen towel. DO NOT RUB. No rubbing until tattoo is completely healed. After dabbing dry apply a VERY THIN film of Bepanthen as often as 3-4 times a day in order to keep your tattoo moist. It is very IMPORTANT that your tattoo does not appear wet and gooey from the ointment.
Your tattoo should peel like a sunburn. If a scab should form it is very important not to pick or tamper with it. It will flake off naturally in several days. Patience.
ALWAYS keep your tattoo clean. DO NOT soak in a tub, jacuzzi or pool.
Your tattoo MUST be protected from the sun while it is healing. After the tattoo is healed we recommend the use of a good sun block.
Any issues with your new tattoo or concerns, please don’t hesitate go to get in contact with the studio.
