Before Your Visit & Ink Aftercare
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How your tattoo will heal depends on how you take care of it following your appointment.
I've provided info below to guide you through the aftercare process I recommend, as well as tips for before your appointment.
- Do not drink alcohol from 48h before your appointment
- Do not use numbing cream, as this can affect the application of the ink
- Eat before you arrive to your appointment
- Make sure you get a good night's sleep
- Stay hydrated
- Dress appropriately for your session depending on tattoo placement
- Exfoliate the area you're having tattooed when showering & moisturise afterwards
(before only, do not exfoliate a healing tattoo)
- Stock up on sugary snacks if you're in for a long session <3
Before Your Appointment
- Remove cling film after a couple of hours
- Give your tattoo a wash using clean hands, with a fragrance free soap (eg. sanex, white dove bar) & warm water
- Do not use a flannel or anything to clean your tattoo, just your hand
- Allow the tattoo to air dry
- From the day after your tattoo you will repeat the cleaning process twice a day, and also apply a THIN layer of aftercare cream onto the tattoo for 2-3 weeks until healed
- Always leave your tattoo to air dry for 20-30 minutes before applying any aftercare cream to avoid trapping any moisture
- No submerging the tattoo in water until fully healed (no baths, swimming etc.)
- Showering is fine as the water runs off
- Scabbing is normal, do not pick or scratch the tattoo during the healing process as this can affect healing and can cause ink fallout & also scarring
- Do not use sunbeds or saunas during the healing process
If you have any questions,please get in touch with me!