The aftercare of your tattoo once leaving the studio is vital in preserving the ink and fighting off any chance of infection. We have outlined a number of guidelines to aid you in the healing of the tattoo.

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Immediately after getting your tattoo:

• Remove dressing after around 2 hours

• Wash with warm water, DO NOT SOAK

• Rinse and pat dry with your own soft, clean towel

• Apply suitable (or recommended) antiseptic cream sparingly (bepanthen is great)

• Do not re-cover or bandage

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Then, until your tattoo has healed:

• Wash tattoo gently at least daily using mild unperfumed soap and pat dry with your own clean towel

• Apply antiseptic cream after each wash (bepanthen or coco butter is fine after two days)

• Continue for at least 7 – 10 days

• DO NOT pick scab or touch tattoo

• DO NOT cover tattoo with bandages or plasters

• DO NOT wear tight clothing. Cotton clothes are best

• DO NOT soak tattoo, have prolonged showers or go swimming

• DO NOT use Vaseline or perfumed soap and creams

• DO NOT allow scab or healing tattoo to become too dry. Apply un-perfumed lotion (coco butter is fine)

• Use sparingly and frequently

• DO NOT use a sauna or steam room

• AVOID the sun. Use high SPF sunblock. Do not use a sunbed

• AVOID dirt, grease, oil, chemicals, pets etc