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Preparing for your Tattoo

Preparing your body for a tattoo starts days or even weeks before your procedure. Feeling good when you come into the shop gives you the right start to sitting well through your procedure and jumpstarting a good healing process.

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Before your appointment:

  • Don't drink alcohol for at least 24 hours

  • Sleep well and fully

  • Eat well the days before

  • Have a meal within a couple hours of coming in

  • Stay hydrated and bring a water bottle

  • Keep your skin healthy, moisturize and use lotion if you like having skin

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Tattoo Care

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Always wash your hands before taking care of your new tattoo! If you are wearing a clear adhesive bandage, leave it in place for 2-3 days, it doesn't need to stay on for more than 4. Carefully remove the bandage under warm running water in the shower and gently wash the tattoo with unscented liquid soap.

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Do not use towels or any fibrous materials to dry your tattoo. Allow tattoo to air dry fully before applying a thin layer of lotion . Use lotion sparingly after washing, it's easy to over moisturize. If the tattoo looks shiny, you used too much!

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Continue to wash and moisturize your tattoo twice daily for the first week or until it starts peeling. Wash your tattoo again if exposed to dirt, bacteria, sweat, germs, pets, etc. 

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Avoid submerging the tattoo in water or exposing it to the sun for the first month of healing. 

Warning Signs

If you notice any redness or irritation around the corners of the bandage, remove it immediately. This is the beginning of an allergic reaction. If caught early on, this should not hinder the healing of the tattoo. It’s recommended to moisturize incredibly sparingly until the irritation is gone.

 

Signs of an infection include green or yellow puss, extreme swelling, flu or fever-like symptoms, and skin may be hot to the touch. Contact a doctor immediately.

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Do's and Don't's

  • Do use lotion or soap that comes in dispenser containers. Do not use bar soap or tubs of lotion as they can hold bacteria.

  • Do not use aloe, neosporin, bacitracin, Aquaphor, coconut oil, or A&D ointment. Steer away from all oil-based lotions. 

  • Do leave your tattoo alone. Do not touch, scratch, or pat your tattoo while healing.

  • Do not submerge your new tattoo under water. Showers are ok, but no pools, rivers, baths, etc. 

  • Do not expose your tattoo to the sun. Do use sunscreen after it’s healed. 

  • No sauna or tanning for at least three weeks to one month. 

  • Avoid tight clothing, pet dander, scented soaps and lotions. Use clean clothes and clean sheets.  

  • Avoid excessive sweating for 1-2 days, it is an irritant. 

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