TATTOO AFTERCARE

FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS TO HEAL YOUR NEW TATTOO

These are a guide only. Treat your tattoo as an open wound and carefully monitor how your own body reacts to any healing techniques advised. Please seek medical advice and attention if ever required.

My studio operates at a hospital-grade standard and all staff are HLTINF005 Infection Control certified.

 

FIRST 2 HOURS

  • REMOVE WRAPPING

  • CLEAN WITH ANTI-BACTERIAL SOAP IN LUKEWARM WATER (A SHOWER IS FINE)

  • PAT DRY

  • REFUEL YOURSELF (FOOD & WATER)

NEXT DAY ONWARDS

  • CLEAN WITH ANTI-BACTERIAL SOAP ONCE OR TWICE A DAY

  • PAT DRY

  • MOISTURISE ONCE OR TWICE A DAY (30 MINS AFTER CLEANING - USE SPARINGLY) (IT IS SOMETIMES BEST TO NOT USE THE AFTERCARE CREAM FOR THE FIRST 2 OR 3 DAYS)

 

THINGS TO AVOID

  • SUBMERGING IN WATER

  • TOUCHING THE TATTOO

  • SCRATCHING/ITCHING (TRY LIGHTLY TAPPING)

  • RE-WRAPPING THE TATTOO

  • DIRECT SUNLIGHT

  • FRAGRANCED MOISTURISERS/PRODUCTS

  • INTENSE MOVEMENT (SUCH AS GYM WORKOUTS) (ON TIGHT HEALING SKIN COULD DAMAGE THE TATTOO)

THINGS TO REMEMBER

  • STAY HYDRATED

  • EAT HEALTHY FOODS

  • BE GENTLE WITH YOUR HEALING TATTOO

  • FRAGRANCE-FREE ANTI-BACTERIAL MAKEUP WIPES ARE HANDY FOR HEALING ON THE GO

  • USE HIGH SPF SUNBLOCK AFTER HEALING

  • IF INFECTION OCCURS FOR ANY REASON, PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL IMMEDIATELY