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AFTERCARE

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE HEALING OF YOUR TATTOO OR PIERCING, DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL US OR STOP BY THE SHOP! 

TATTOO AFTERCARE 

  • Remove bandage under warm running water after 3 to 5 days.
     

  • Gently wash your tattoo with unscented soap once the bandage is removed. Pat dry with a clean paper towel.
     

  • Wash the tattoo daily. Keep clean and dry.
     

  • Water-based unscented lotion can be used on the tattoo once it begins to feel itchy and/or dry.
     

  • DO NOT soak or submerge the tattoo in water (ex. a bath, a pool) for 3 to 4 weeks.
     

  • DO NOT scratch a fresh tattoo. If the tattoo is flaking or peeling, do not remove scabs or flakes; let them fall off on their own.
     

  • DO NOT use Vaseline, oils, or oil based moisturizers on a fresh tattoo.

PIERCING AFTERCARE

  • Clean your piercing once or twice a day, as needed, by letting warm water run over the piercing. Sterile saline solution may also be used.
     

  • Pat the piercing dry with a clean paper towel. Do not swipe at it or leave it wet.
     

  • Healing time for most piercings is 3 to 6 months (up to a year).
     

  • If the piercing is irritated, soak a clean paper towel in hot (but not burning hot) water, and gently compress the piercing for 5 to 10 mins. Do this daily until irritation subsides.
     

  • DO NOT touch, play with, twist or rotate your piercing.
     

  • DO NOT soak or submerge your piercing in water (ex. a bath, a pool) for at least 2 months.
     

  • DO NOT put alcohol, crushed aspirin, teabags, or other home remedies on a fresh piercing.

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