Tattoo Care Instructions
The life of your tattoo depends upon the care it receives in the first 2 weeks. Keep the tattoo covered with the bandage for at least two hours. After this time remove the bandage. Wash it thoroughly with soap and water. Be sure to remove all surface blood and rinse off all soap. Lightly pat dry.
- never re-bandage your tattoo
- do not apply Alchohol or peroxide
- do not use any scented or colored lotions
- do not pick or scratch it
With clean hands apply a very light coat of A & D ointment or an unscented uncolored hand lotion such as Curel' or Lubriderm a minimum of three times daily. This ointment/ lotion can be purchased at the shop or at any drug store. If a rash occurs discontinue use.
- do not let the tattoo dry out
- no picky picky
- no sunning or tanning for a minimum of two weeks
- no swimming for two weeks
- no saunas, whirlpools or hot tubs for two weeks
The tattoo will develop a layer of dry skin. Let this skin fall off naturally. After the skin has fallen off there will be a period of adjustment. It is advisable to apply a lotion. The tattoo is your responsibility after you leave the shop. Use common sense.
If you care about your tattoo take care of it.
