Tattoo Aftercare Instructions

We recommend several effective healing methods; however, it is important to consult with your artist to determine which aftercare approach is best for you. Every individual heals differently based on lifestyle, skin type, and genetics. Communicating with your artist and following their professional guidance will help ensure the best possible results.

A variety of aftercare products are also available at the studio to support proper healing.

General Tattoo Aftercare

Always wash your hands thoroughly before touching or caring for your tattoo.

Remove the bandage approximately 30 minutes after your appointment. Gently wash the tattoo using warm water and antibacterial soap. Rinse thoroughly, ensuring no soap residue remains, then pat dry with a clean paper towel.

Apply a very thin layer of unscented healing ointment to the tattoo twice daily for two weeks. Proper moisturizing is important, but avoid over-applying ointment. Your tattoo needs exposure to air in order to heal correctly.

Repeat this cleaning and moisturizing process twice per day for two weeks.

Do not re-bandage your tattoo.

During healing, it is normal for the tattoo to peel and flake. Do not pick, scratch, or pull at the skin, as this can damage the tattoo and affect healing.

Healing Guidelines

• Minimize exposure to direct sunlight.

• Do not soak your tattoo in fresh water, saltwater, or chlorinated water at any time during healing.

• Avoid baths, pools, hot tubs, lakes, or oceans until fully healed.

• Excess moisture or soaking may cause poor healing results.

After peeling and flaking have finished, a shiny new layer of skin will appear. Continue applying an unscented lotion for several additional weeks, and moisturize occasionally thereafter to maintain skin health and vibrancy.

Touch-Ups

Once your tattoo has fully healed, contact your artist or the studio if a touch-up is needed. Complimentary touch-ups are not guaranteed for tattoos that have not been properly cared for during healing.

Appointments for free touch-ups must be scheduled within 90 days of the original tattoo date.

Medical Advisory

At the first sign of infection or an allergic reaction, consult a healthcare professional immediately. Clients must also report any diagnosed infection, allergic reaction, or adverse reaction resulting from the tattoo to the artist and to the Texas Department of State Health Services — Drugs & Medical Devices Group at 1-888-839-6676.

Proper aftercare is essential to achieving the best healing outcome and preserving the quality of your tattoo for years to come.