AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS
**If your artist has given you other specific recommendations that fit you better...follow those!
Keep your bandage on for a minimum of two hours. Take the bandage off and gently wash your tattoo with an unscented soap. Pat it dry with a clean towel. Let it air dry for 5-10 minutes. Apply a thin layer of ointment. We recommend Hustle Butter or Mad Rabbit. The less petroleum jelly, the better! Do not use triple antibiotic ointment or anything else that would promote healing. We want it to heal on its own, naturally and slowly.
Wash your tattoo 5-6 times and apply ointment afterwards for 7-10 days. Once your tattoo is done peeling, you can stop washing and applying ointment to it. Do not pick at it while it is peeling!
DO NOT do the following for two weeks:
- Have your tattoo in direct sunlight
- Soak your tattoo (no pools, hot tubs, baths, or saunas)
- No sunblock or products with alcohol
DO NOT shave or wax the area until it is completely healed!
If you have ANY questions, call or message the shop!!
If you believe you are having an allergic reaction or have signs of an infection, seek medical care! Signs of an infection include fever, excessive swelling or redness, or drainage. Signs of an allergic reaction could include rash, bumps, localized itching, small blisters, and redness.