1.) After 1 to 2 hours, wash your hands with soap and warm water. Remove the bandage. Wash the tattoo gently and thoroughly with unscented liquid antibacterial soap. do not re-bandage. 2.) Apply a small amount of UNSCENTED lotion to the tattoo. Do not use products such a petroleum jelly, Neosporin, etc. 3.) Wash your tattoo at least twice per day with unscented liquid antibacterial soap. After washing, apply a small amount of unscented lotion. Continue this process until dry/flaky skin returns to normal.
What to expect: It's normal for your tattoo to become flaky, similar to a sunburn. Be diligent about washing your tattoo and apply unscented lotion regularly until the flaking subsides.
Suggestions: Do not soak, pick at, scratch, or expose your new tattoo to direct sunlight for at least a month. This will allow for the best possible heal.
Touch up Services are free for the first 6 months, although they cannot be done until the tattoo is fully healed (approximately one month). If you have any questions or concerns, please stop by the shop or call! 630-458-8800