After Care

after care

Traditional bandage

  • Leave your bandage on a minimum 4 hours or overnight, No longer than 24 hours

  • If your bandage sticks, remove it under warm running water

  • Wash your hands, then your tattoo with mild soap

  • Pat dry with a clean paper towel

  • DO NOT REBANDAGE YOUR TATTOO

  • Your tattoo should be dry before lotion, use sparingly when needed

  • DO NOT SOAK OR PICK AT YOUR TATTOO

  • Avoid direct sun

  • Wear loose and clean clothes while healing

  • Protect your healed tattoo with sunscreen


second skin

  • Second skin can be worn for up to 3 days

  • If any edges peel up and expose the tattoo, remove second skin

  • Remove by pulling out and down at a 45° angle under warm running water

  • After removal, care for your tattoo in the same way as written above


If you have any questions about the healing of your tattoo, contact your artist or call the shop.