• Leave second skin bandage on for up to 5 days

    • If you notice the bandage leaking fluid, or the edges peeling up to the tattoo, remove immediately

    • If you notice irritation such as redness, itchiness, or excessive swelling around the bandage, remove immediately

    • To remove, get the bandage wet in warm water, and slowly pull one corner away from the skin, similar to a command strip. You can use unscented soap to help loosen the adhesive.

    • Once bandage is removed, clean your tattoo well with unscented soap until all excess residue and liquid is gone. Next, gently pat your tattoo dry with a clean paper towel

    • Apply a thin layer of unscented lotion

    • Repeat washing twice daily until healed (2-3 weeks, or until the skin feels completely normal again and flaking has stopped.

    • Artist will advise when to remove bandage, typically 4-6 hours post appointment

    • Carefully remove bandage and tape, and give your tattoo a good thorough wash using your hands (no washcloths, etc) and unscented soap. Give the tattoo a really good rinse to ensure all excess fluid is washed away

    • Gently pat dry with clean paper towel

    • Do not rewrap your tattoo unless at artist’s request

    • Continue washing daily until healed (2-3 weeks, until skin feels normal again and all flaking has stopped)

    • On day 3, or when your tattoo feels dry and tight, you can begin to moisturize 2-3 times daily with a thin layer of unscented lotion

    • Carefully remove bandage and tape, and give your tattoo a good thorough wash using your hands (no washcloths, etc) and unscented soap. Give the tattoo a really good rinse to ensure all excess fluid is washed away

    • Gently pat dry with clean paper towel

    • Let the tattoo fully dry for 10 minutes. Do not apply any product to fresh tattoo

    • Re-wrap your tattoo with fresh saran wrap and tape for overnight

    • In the morning, repeat washing process above and do not re-wrap unless artist advises

    • Continue washing daily until healed (2-3 weeks, until skin feels normal again and all flaking has stopped)

    • On day 3, or when your tattoo begins to feel dry and tight, you can start to moisturize 2-3 times daily with a thin layer of unscented lotion

  • DO:

    • Wear loose clothing over healing tattoo

    • Use less moisturizer rather than more. You do not want a heavy layer over your healing tattoo

    DON’T:

    • Do not soak your tattoo. No baths, swimming, hot tubs. I know a long steamy shower is the best thing ever, but keep it on the short side while you’re healing

    • Do not pick, scratch, or peel any flaking off of your tattoo. If it’s itchy, apply a thin layer of lotion or lightly tap the area with your fingertips for some relief

    • Do not wear restrictive clothing or anything that rubs on the tattoo while healing

    • Do not expose your tattoo to excessive sun. At the very least, for three weeks. In a perfect world, 6 weeks. Once all peeling has stopped and it is healed, you can apply SPF to keep your tattoo looking nice and fresh for as long as possible!

  • You are eligible for a free touch up on your tattoo within 3 months. Let your tattoo heal for one month to let the skin heal before deciding to book a touch up— skin can do funny things sometimes and it can take a while to properly settle in.

    If you have another tattoo planned, you can ask in your inquiry for a touchup and we can do it then!

    If you do not follow the instructions above, or if you no show your touch up appointment, your free touchup is void and you will have to pay a fee.