BOOK A CONSULTBOOK A CONSULTYour tattoo is an open wound and a work of art. Treat it like both.
Leave the bandage on for the time your artist tells you. When you remove it, wash gently with lukewarm water and unscented soap, then pat dry with a clean paper towel.Leave the bandage on as instructed. Wash gently with lukewarm water and unscented soap, pat dry with a clean paper towel.
Wash 2–3 times daily and apply a thin layer of unscented moisturizer. Don't pick or scratch: peeling and light scabbing are normal. Wear loose, clean clothing over the area.Wash 2–3 times daily, thin layer of unscented moisturizer. Don't pick or scratch — peeling is normal.
No swimming, soaking, or tanning for 2–4 weeks. Avoid direct sun; once healed, always use sunscreen to keep your ink sharp for decades.No swimming, soaking, or tanning for 2–4 weeks. Once healed, always use sunscreen.
Call the shop at 517.253.8746. If you see signs of infection — spreading redness, heat, pus, fever — contact a doctor right away.Call 517.253.8746. Signs of infection — spreading redness, heat, pus, fever — see a doctor right away.