Tattoo Aftercare
Proper tattoo aftercare is vital to ensure that your tattoo heals properly. Our artists will provide you with aftercare tailored to your specific needs. For maximum enjoyment and minimum grief, please follow these basic instructions below.
Tattoos aftercare is mainly a matter of keeping your new tattoo protected. Make sure to leave the bandage on for a maximum of two hours. Upon removing the bandage you will want to wash your tattoo with an antibacterial soap and warm water. After washing, pat dry your tattoo with clean paper towel. Once your tattoo has been dried, make sure to apply a moisturizer to the tattoo such as TATWAX, H2Ocean Ocean Foam, or a non-scented lotion such as Aquaphor from Eucerin.
While your skin is healing it is important to ensure that nothing is rubbing on the tattoo. For example, if you have a new tattoo on your ankle, you might need to avoid wearing socks while it heals. For a tattoo on your lower back, make sure that the waistband of your pants is loose enough so that it doesnt rub.
New tattoos need to be protected from both sun and water. While healing make sure to keep your fresh tattoo covered. New tattoos cannot be covered in sunscreen during their healing. Also avoid soaking your tattoo in water for the first three weeks as this could draw out ink, or promote bacterial growth. Showering is okay during the healing period. For any questions, please contact our shop to receive further instruction on your specific healing needs.
Piercing Aftercare
Wash your hands thoroughly prior to cleaning or touching your piercing for any reason.
Saline soak for five to ten minutes once or more per day. You can do so by either inverting a cup of warm saline solution over the area to form a vacuum. For certain piercings it may be easier to apply using a clean gauze or paper towels saturated with saline solution. Briefly rinse the piercing afterwards to remove any residue.
Once or twice a day, while showering, lather up a drop of soap to clean the jewelry and the piercing. Rinse thoroughly to remove all traces of soap from the piercing. After rinsing, make sure to dry the piercing with disposable paper products such as paper towels, or cotton swabs.
As the healing of piercings can vary from piercing to piercing, make sure to consult with our piercers to find out specifically what to do.
H2Ocean Tattoo Foam
Wash your tattoo thoroughly with antibacterial soap and warm water 3 to 4 times per day. Use your fingers with medium pressure during your washes to help remove any dried secretions in the pores of your skin. Washing with warm water opens the derma pores and gives your skin a deep clean to prevent scabs from forming.
On the first day, if the oozing has stopped, apply the Ocean Foam before bed. If the tattoo is still oozing, we recommend waiting until the next morning before applying Ocean Foam.
Shake can vigorously. Gently apply a thin layer of Ocean Foam on your tattoo until completely absorbed into the skin 3 to 5 times per day. The foam will soothe and moisturize the tattoo. Drying and peeling is normal after the third day. Continue to use Ocean Foam for the life of your tattoo to keep your skin moisturized and your tattoo looking NEW.
TATWAX
Gently and sparingly apply a thin layer of TATWAX. Repeat 3 to 4 times a day for 7 to 10 days.
H2Ocean Piercing Spray
H2Ocean Piercing Aftercare Spray is the most effective way to cleanse new body piercings. This patented formula is enhanced with natural enzymes and over 82 trace elements and minerals essential for living cells. If used 3 to 6 times per day, H2Ocean Piercing Aftercare Spray will help remove dried discharge and lymph secretions safely.
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