Healing Your Tattoo with Intention
Your tattoo is more than artwork—it’s an open wound that requires proper care to heal cleanly, preserve detail, and prevent complications. The first 7 days are the most critical. Follow these guidelines closely to protect your investment and support optimal healing.
We apply a medical-grade transparent bandage immediately after your session. This barrier is designed to protect your tattoo during its most vulnerable stage.
What to expect:
Waterproof, breathable, and hypoallergenic
Protects against bacteria, debris, and friction
Helps prevent ink and fluid from staining clothing or linens
May collect ink, blood, or plasma—this is completely normal
Keep your bandage on for up to 7 days unless otherwise instructed.
Even with the protective barrier, hygiene is essential.
Wash your tattoo twice daily using clean hands
Clean gently over the bandage
Keep the area dry and avoid unnecessary friction
If the bandage begins to peel:
Trim excess carefully with sterilized scissors (clean with rubbing alcohol), or
Stop by the shop for a replacement
Your tattoo is highly susceptible to contamination during healing.
Be mindful that everything contacting your tattoo is clean:
Clothing
Bed sheets and linens
Towels
Your hands (always wash before touching)
To ensure proper healing and avoid complications, avoid the following:
Sun Exposure: No prolonged sun exposure on a fresh tattoo
Water Immersion:
No baths, pools, hot tubs, rivers, lakes, or ocean
You may resume after 2–3 weeks
Touching:
Do not allow others or animals to touch your tattoo
Picking or Scratching:
Let your skin heal naturally to avoid scarring or ink loss
Some discomfort is normal—but certain symptoms are not.
Contact us immediately if you notice:
Excessive redness or swelling
Increasing pain after the first few days
Unpleasant odor
Any unusual or worsening symptoms
We’d always rather hear from you early than too late.
When it’s time to remove your bandage, do so carefully:
Best method:
Remove in the shower after washing the rest of your body
Let warm water run over the bandage
Gently peel from top to bottom, keeping the film close to the skin
Expect fluid buildup inside the bandage—this is normal
Once the bandage is removed, your daily care becomes hands-on.
Step-by-step:
Wash your tattoo with a mild antibacterial liquid soap
Use your hands only—no washcloths or abrasives
Rinse thoroughly
Pat dry with a clean paper towel (do not rub)
Allow to air dry for about 1 hour
Apply a very light layer of fragrance-free lotion
Continue this routine daily:
Wash → rinse → pat dry
Apply lotion once dry
Repeat morning and night
Consistency here directly impacts:
Color retention
Line clarity
Overall healing quality
Healing is a process—not a race. Respect it.
Proper aftercare ensures your tattoo heals clean, vibrant, and exactly as intended by your artist.
If you have any questions or concerns at any stage, reach out. We’re here to support you.
