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Before Your Visit & Ink Aftercare 

Collage of Elements

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.

Minimal Palm Tattoos
Delicate Sternum Tattoo

-  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

Floral Thigh Tattoo

-  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!

Tattoo Aftercare

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