AFTERCARE PRODUCTS

With each appointment, we provide a small tub of balm/cream accompanied by a small roll of micropore tape. All our products we use are vegan friendly.

Should you have any questions regarding anything, please don’t hesitate to ask us.

AFTERCARE GUIDE

  • Leave your bandage/clingfilm on for a minimum of 4 hours after your tattoo session, or until the end of the day.

    SEE STEP 2

  • When convenient to do so, wash (shower) your tattoo thoroughly with warm soapy water.

    Pat dry with clean paper towel.

    What to expect:
    Slimey mess
    Soreness
    Warm to the touch

    SEE STEP 3

  • Apply a thin layer of aftercare balm/butter (provided at the end of your appointment).

    Tattooist’s Tip:
    Use a small amount of balm/butter. It will melt on the skin therefore will go a long way. Store tin in a cool, dry place.

    SEE STEP 4

  • Re-wrap with fresh clingfilm.

    Keep wrapped for the first 24-48 hours, washing it twice daily (morning/before bed).

    SEE STEP 5

  • Repeat STEP 3 ONLY each day for the next 2 weeks.

    After you are healed, all touch up work is included in your original price up to a year, unless you book in for more - we can save it till then.

    What to expect:
    Itchyness
    Scab/flake
    Scaliness

    Tattoois’s Tip:
    Tap, don’t scratch
    DO NOT pick at the scab/flakey skin
    Apply balm/butter for relief

  • SWIMMING
    BATHS/SOAKING/HOT-TUBS
    SUMMER SUN
    (for the first 2 weeks.)

    Doing so increases the risk of infection and will effect the healing process. - See TATTOO CARE for more.

TATTOO CARE

Ensuring you care for you tattoo will ensure the quality and longevity. Frequent exposure to sun and moisture will inevitably result in fading and saturation.

  • If you have a holiday booked soon after your appointment, we advise you reschedule your tattoo appointment.

    It is advised to keep out of the sun for the FIRST 2 WEEKS. Sunburn and tattoos aren’t fun and will effect the healing process. Keep up with the aftercare that your artist has given you.

    Tattoos are for life, so don’t risk a bad heal for the sake of a few holiday snaps.

  • Sunburn in the area you are getting a tattoo means NO TATTOO.

    Sunburnt skin is damaged and the burn would effect the entire tattoo, from the ink taking, to pain of the tattoo and healing.

    IF YOU ARRIVE AT YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH SUNBURN, WE WILL NOT TATTOO YOU.

  • We keep a good stock of aftercare products we trust. While these are included, you are welcome to purchase more.

    PALMERS COCA BUTTER is also a great product and can be purchased in Boots/Superdrug.