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TATTOO AFTERCARE.
Proper aftercare is essential for a clean heal and a vibrant tattoo. Please follow the instructions below.
1. ADHESIVE WRAP (FIRST 7 DAYS)
Your artist will provide an adhesive which will have your tattoo sealed for 7 days without having to wash or lubricate during that period.
The tattoo will look really muddy inside the wrap. If you like, you can swing by the following morning to replace it with a fresh one.
2. KEEP IT DRY
Avoid taking hot showers as it will weaken the adhesive and cause it to peel off.
If your seal happens to peel too close to the tattoo, please remove it.
If liquid leaks out of the adhesive, please remove it.
3. WASH & MOISTURIZE
After removing the wrap, gently clean with antibacterial soap. We recommend Dial Gold.
Pat dry with a clean towel.
Moisturize with a tattoo balm like Hustle Butter or a moisturizer like Lubriderm for the next several weeks until fully healed.
No Vaseline, no Aquaphor, no A&D.
Apply a very thin layer of balm. It should look shiny, not wet.
4. PROTECT YOUR TATTOO
Avoid direct sunlight for 6 weeks.
Avoid swimming in pools, hot tubs, lakes, and the ocean.
Your tattoo is an open wound. These places are full of bacteria and can cause infection.
5. REST & RECOVER
Your tattoo is essentially an injury.
Make sure to REST and take the following day off, especially after larger scale tattoos.
For leg tattoos, keep your leg elevated as much as possible.
6. NO WORKOUTS
Absolutely DO NOT work out for at least 1 week.
This is extremely important.
Sweat will increase the risk of infection and can cause your tattoo to become fuzzy, compromising the quality forever.
Please follow these instructions thoroughly to avoid a touch up session. Remember your tattoo is an investment—make sure to take care of it!
AS IT HEALS
Your tattoo will begin to peel and flake—this is normal
DO NOT pick, scratch, or peel the flaking skin
Wear loose, breathable clothing over the tattooed area
Avoid sleeping directly on your new tattoo
WEEKS 2-4: FINAL HEALING
Continue moisturizing 1-2 times daily
The tattoo may appear slightly cloudy or dull—this is normal
Full healing typically takes 4-6 weeks
Once healed, always apply sunscreen (SPF 30+) when exposed to sun
WHAT TO AVOID
No swimming (pools, ocean, lakes, hot tubs) for at least 2 weeks
No soaking in baths—showers only
No direct sunlight or tanning beds during healing
No gym or excessive sweating for the first week
No tight clothing over the tattoo
No petroleum-based products (like Vaseline)
Never scratch or pick at scabs or flaking skin
WHEN TO CONTACT US
Contact us or seek medical attention if you experience:
Excessive redness spreading beyond the tattoo
Pus or discharge (yellow/green)
Fever or chills
Severe swelling that doesn't improve
Signs of allergic reaction
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PIERCING AFTERCARE.
DAILY CARE ROUTINE
Clean your piercing 2-3 times daily with sterile saline solution
Spray directly or use a clean cotton pad
Gently remove any crust or debris with a cotton swab
Allow to air dry or pat with clean paper towel
Less is more—over-cleaning can irritate the piercing
ORAL PIERCING CARE (TONGUE, LIP)
Rinse with alcohol-free mouthwash after eating, drinking, or smoking
Use a new, soft-bristled toothbrush
Avoid spicy, acidic, or hot foods for the first week
Let ice chips dissolve in your mouth to reduce swelling
Avoid alcohol and smoking during healing
Check jewelry tightness daily (but don't over-tighten)
HEALING TIMES BY PIERCING TYPE
EAR PIERCINGS
Ear Lobe: 6-8 weeks
Helix: 4-6 months
Daith: 4-9 months
Orbital: 6-9 months
Conch: 4-6 months
Tragus: 4-6 months
Industrial: 6-12 months
Rook: 4-9 months
Snug: 6-9 months
FACIAL PIERCINGS
Eyebrow: 6-8 weeks
Cheek: 4-6 months
Surface Bar: 6-12 months
Dermal: 3-6 months
Bridge: 2-3 months
High Nostril: 4-8 months
Nostril: 4-6 months
Septum: 6-8 weeks
ORAL PIERCINGS
Monroe/Madonna: 6-8 weeks
Medusa: 6-8 weeks
Side Lip: 6-8 weeks
Ashley: 6-8 weeks
Lower Lip: 6-8 weeks
Tongue: 6-8 weeks
BODY PIERCINGS
Navel: 6-9 months
Nipples: 6-12 months
Surface: 4-6 months
SIGNS YOUR PIERCING MAY BE FULLY HEALED
No discharge or redness
Piercing is not tender to touch
Jewelry is loose and moves somewhat freely
WHAT TO AVOID
Do not touch your piercing with dirty hands
Do not rotate or twist your jewelry
Do not remove jewelry during healing
Avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, and bodies of water
Avoid harsh cleaning products (alcohol, peroxide, Bactine)
Avoid sleeping on new ear/facial piercings
Avoid makeup, lotions, or sprays near the piercing
Avoid changing jewelry before fully healed
SIGNS OF TROUBLE
Normal: Some swelling, redness, and clear/white discharge
Seek help if you notice:
Increasing pain, redness, or swelling after the first few days
Yellow or green discharge
Fever
Jewelry embedding into the skin
Persistent bleeding
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RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS.
FOR TATTOOS
Fragrance-free antibacterial soap (Dial Gold, Dr. Bronner's unscented)
Unscented lotion (Lubriderm, Eucerin, Aveeno)
Tattoo balm (Hustle Butter)
SPF 30+ sunscreen (after healing)
FOR PIERCINGS
Sterile saline solution (0.9% sodium chloride)
NeilMed Piercing Aftercare
H2Ocean spray
Alcohol-free mouthwash (for oral piercings)
QUESTIONS ABOUT HEALING?
If you have any concerns about your tattoo or piercing during the healing process, don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help!
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