After Care.

A guide for taking care of your fresh tattoo as well as some tips on increasing the longevity of your ink. Read through to answer any questions you may have about the healing process.

Be good to your new tattoo.

After Care Steps

  • This is the clear plastic-like bandage that you can see your tattoo through, it can be left on for 24 to 72 hours. For Best results when you’re ready to remove the bandage, do it slowly from the corners inward- preferably in the shower with unscented soap and warm water.

    You can shower with this type of bandage prior to removal without any problems, just no swimming or baths!

    Avoid direct sunlight when wearing your second skin (etc.) bandage.

    In the event of a bad reaction, remove the bandage immediately. Bad reactions can include redness, severe itching, burning feelings surrounding the area of your bandage.

  • 3-12 hours after your tattoo you can remove your bandage. It is normal to see dried blood or ink residue in the bandage/ on your skin; don't worry, this is normal! After removing the bandage, wash with warm water and unscented soap.

  • Once the bandage is off and patted dry, you can begin moisturising your tattoo on an as-needed basis. For example, when your tattoo is dry or itchy. Less is more when healing your tattoo. Sometimes over moisturizing your tattoo, especially when there is a large amount of shading and fill, can cause scabs to fall off earlier than they should.

    Do not use polysporin or Vaseline on your healing tattoo. This can negatively affect your healing process.

    2-3 days after you have removed your bandage, you may start to notice flaking and scabbing on your tattoo. Do not pick or scratch at the tattoo, this can cause the ink to fall out of your skin or an infection.

Helpful Tips

  • The first two night after removing your bandage, wear clothing that covers your tattoo to avoid residual ink from leaking onto your sheets.

  • Keep fresh tattoos out of direct sunlight for two weeks to avoid burns or sun damage. UV rays are bad for fresh tattoos.

  • Avoid using sunscreen on your fresh tattoo. Instead wear clothing that covers your tattoo until it is fully healed.

  • Do not submerge your new tattoo in water for a minimum of 2-4 weeks depending on the healing process. Water can cause infection and poor healing results.

  • Once your tattoo is fully healed, make sure to apply sunscreen whenever you are in the sun to avoid fading over time.