After Care Instructions

•you’ll leave the shop with either second skin or wrap on your new art piece! (Second skin has a strong adhesive and some brands have latex so be mindful of allergies!)  

 •second skin can stay on the skin 3-5 days, up to a week. 3 days is my skins max cause I have sensitive skin! Do what’s best for you but remove the second skin at day 7 at the max! It’s best removed under running warm water to soften the second skin. use clean hands while doing so and wash with antibacterial soap, unscented! (dial gold baby!!!) 

•if you use wrap instead, remove it at home! clean hands while doing so and gently clean the area with antibacterial soap! i recommend leaving the wrap for about an hour or two so all your oozing is done for the most part.
•pat dry with a clean towel & moisturize gently with a non scented, gentle lotion or balm. Coconut oil, Aquaphor, Vaseline, unscented gentle lotion! 

•As soon as the wrap whether second skin or clear wrap is removed, wash gently with clean hands in running water with a gentle antibacterial soap. (Dial gold is my fav again!) 

•wash your new piece 2-3 times a day with the same process above and follow up with moisturizer- Vaseline, aquaphor, coconut oil, gentle unscented lotion and continue this process about 4 weeks/a month!
•dry your piece during this process with a clean towel or clean paper towels- pat gently!

•stay out of direct sun for about 4 weeks and always wear SPF! 

•do not submerge your new piece in water for 4 weeks after your tattoo! showering is fine, but do not go into the ocean, pools, baths, etc! It’s an open healing wound after all. 

•the more you keep it moisturized, the less itchy! cause you wanna avoid scratching the piece so it heals best!

•I offer one free touch up if needed on the piece for 6 months from initial appointment or anytime you’re in the chair otherwise as long as the above rules are followed!