Before Care
-Apply lotion and Hydrate for healthier skin
-Get a solid 8 hours of sleep before your appointment
-No alcohol the night before, or morning of (if that’s your thing). Come SOBER!
-Shower beforehand
-Prepare some snacks and a bottle of water to bring with you! You’re also more than welcome to bring a pillow and blanket
-Be sure to dress for the tattoo. For instance if you’re getting tattooed on your thigh, wear loose shorts or something you can easily move to the side
-Do NOT show up with a sunburn or any type of skin damage. If any damage is done, please let me know and send a photo of it so we can assess if we’ll be able to tattoo over it or not.
-Dont worry about shaving the area, that’s something Ill do for you! If you don’t normally shave an area, you’re more prone to end up with cuts and irritation which can affect the tattoo. Trimming is totally fine, but otherwise no need to stress!
Aftercare
1. If Recovery Derm is applied, leave on for 4-6 days and do not pick or pull at edges. Take off in lukewarm water, preferably in the shower (it’s easier to clean)
2. Once the Recovery derm is off, be sure to hand wash the tattoo with antibacterial soap/unscented soap twice a day. Make sure your hands are clean before handwashing.
3. Apply Aquaphor once a day unless the area is very dry, then apply twice a day. Be sure to apply a VERY THIN layer of Aquaphor, do NOT lather it on!
4. If you think you may have applied too much after care, gently dab the area with a dry paper towel to get rid of any access ointment.
5. Follow these steps for up to two weeks depending on the dryness of the skin/irritation.
6. When you are done following these steps, apply unscented lotion as needed to help keep the area moisturized .
7. ALL HEALED! After about a month your tattoo should be fully healed. At this point it is safe to go back in for touch ups if needed.
8. In some cases tattoos can take much longer to heal depending on your skin and how it’s taken care of, so be sure to follow these steps and keep in touch if you have any concerns! Be sure to keep out of direct sunlight, pools, hot tubs, the ocean, or anything dirty throughout the healing process
*I do free touch ups within the first 6 months of the tattoo being done. After that point it is considered a rework and you will be charged hourly*