- Once you leave the shop, the healing of your tattoo is your responsibility. If you fail to abide by and/or deviate from these aftercare instructions, our touch-up policy will be considered null and void for your tattoo.
- Initial bandage on until tomorrow morning.
- When you take the bandage off, you will see ink and goo on the bandage. This is normal.
- Wash the tattoo with soap, water, and your fingertips.
- Pat and air dry.
- Massage in a small amount of A&D Ointment, Aquaphor, or Aquatat into the tattoo.
- Reapply a bandage if directed by artist, otherwise leave open.
- Do this for three to five days until the tattoo starts to flake like a sunburn.
- If you let the tattoo dry out, a scab will form and when this scab lifts it will pull color out with it.
- Once the tattoo flakes the ointment doesn’t do anything any longer so switch to a fragrance-free hand lotion.
- For the first two weeks avoid direct sunlight, salt water, and chlorinated water.
- For long term care, put sun block on the tattoo when you go out into the sun.
- At first sign of infection, please consult a physician. Signs of infection after 48 hours include inflammation, swelling, heat coming from tattoo, discharge, odor, fever, red streaks, or swollen lymph nodes.
- If a touch-up appointment is necessary, the first touch up is free provided these instructions have been followed. If you need to reschedule, you can reschedule twice, and after two reschedules (or a no-show at any appointment) a reduced touch up rate of $50/hr will apply.
COVID Aftercare Updates: During the outbreak, we recommend keeping the tattoo bandged (with ointment) until the skin is closed.
If you have any questions or concerns, call or text the shop at 732-503-8469.