Tattoo after care
Please take a moment to thoroughly look over our aftercare instructions / recommendations. If you still have questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch below or pop into the studio, we love seeing your healed tattoos !
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Wash your hands before touching your tattoo.
Keep the tattoo clean and dry.
Do not apply any products for the first 2 days.
Avoid hats, helmets, tight clothing, or anything that presses on the tattoo.
Do not soak, swim, or submerge in water.
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Avoid swimming for the first week at least but beast to avoid for 2 weeks.
Keep the tattoo out of direct sunlight.
Gently wash once or twice daily when showering.
Pat dry don’t rub.
Apply a very small thin layer of your tattoo balm. Your artist may of supplied this at your appointment, if not bepanthen is our recommended balm.
Less is more , just enough to stop it feeling tight and too dry.
Keep the tattoo out of direct sunlight.
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Ocean, pools, baths, spas, saunas.
Sitting in the sun.
Excess sweating or rubbing from tight clothes.
Picking, scratching, or peeling the scab.
Fake tan or scented products on the area.
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Light redness and tenderness for a few days.
Flaking or peeling similar to a sunburn.
A little itchiness is normal avoid scratch.
Tattoo may look dull while new skin forms.
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Keep your skin moisturised.
Use sunscreen once fully healed.
Avoid constant rubbing or friction.
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If your tattoo needs a touch-up, check in with us after 6–8 weeks. We offer 1 free touch up session post tattoo.