Tips to make a session easier

 

  • Be well rested and well nourished/hydrated the day of and day prior to the appointment

  • Wear or bring clothing that best allows access to the area being tattooed

  • Bring head phones to occupy yourself with entertainment through longer sessions

  • Bring a snack or beverage to have on a break to help your body make it through longer sessions

  • Most importantly be relaxed and keep breathing for the tattoo, focus on the beautiful new piece you’ll have at the end !

Care Instructions

 

  • BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT:

    •Healthy hydrated skin is best to tattoo, exfoliating the area and using lotion a week leading up can help to prepare the area , especially if it’s an area like elbow or knee

    •Don’t drink alcohol the day before, it will thin your blood and may cause more pain

    •Eat well and drink plenty of water leading up to the appointment

    •Get a good nights rest

    DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT:

    •Eat a well balanced meal approximately 2 hours before your appointment. Low blood sugar can cause faintness and or dizziness. Continue to stay well hydrated

    •Don’t consume any drugs or alcohol , it is illegal to tattoo anyone under the influence and will make the process more difficult

    •Be clean and wear loose clothing . Make sure we can easily access the area to be tattooed. Ink may get on your clothes, so wear something you don’t mind staining

    •Be relaxed and continue to breathe, being tense will make you twitch more and can make it much longer more painful.

  • •Remove bandage in approximately 2-5 days

    •After you remove the bandage you’ll begin washing the tattooed area 2-3 times a day. Make sure your hands are clean and that you use a mild liquid soap like a hand soap (Dial , Dove, or Softsoap work )

    •Pat dry with a disposable paper towel or let it air dry

    • After cleaning and drying the tattoo apply a THIN layer of aquaphor ointment for the first 3 days , then switch to a water based lotion with no scents or dyes (Curel or Lubriderm work well)

    •Continue to wash and care for tattoo like this for 2 - 3 weeks

    •The tattoo will begin to flake off dead skin in about 5 days. It can also be itchy at this time, lotion can help , please don’t pick or scratch at the healing skin. If you have any rougher healing areas just keep the area clean and hydrated.

    •No rough or tight clothing on healing tattoos , listen to your body and make sure it feels comfortable on the tattoo.

    •No swimming or soaking for 2 weeks

    •No direct sunlight and when the tattoo is fully healed use sunscreen to help protect the pigment.

    •Continue to use lotion on your tattoo to keep it looking bright

    •Infections are very rare , especially following proper care instructions, but if any signs of infection occur (overly red, very sore, puffy, puss , fever) consult with a physician immediately