Tattoo Aftercare

The healing period of a tattoo is about 2 - 3 weeks.

Personal hygiene is the most important aspect during the healing.

After the tattoo is finished it will be covered by one of the following:

Please follow the after care instructions that suit your situation.

Second Skin

Second skin can stay over your tattoo for the next 3-5 days, at the artist request the second skin film can be changed after 24h with a new one that can stay over the tattoo for the next 3-5 days .

When second skin is removed, wash the tattoo with lukewarm water and a mild non-perfumed soap. Continue washing your tattoo twice a day for 2 weeks .

Pleister spray

Let the pleister spray stay on the tattoo for 24h.

After 24h you can wash the tattoo with lukewarm water and a mild, non-perfumed soap. Continue washing your tattoo twice a day for 2 weeks .

Plastic foil

Keep the plastic foil over your tattoo for 1- 4 h.

After removing the foil wash the tattoo with lukewarm water and a mild, non-perfumed soap. Continue washing your tattoo twice a day for 2 weeks .

ALWAYS pat dry the tattoo with a clean paper towel ( don't rub on your tattoo) .

* Apply a thin layer of special tattoo ointment TWICE A DAY FOR 2 WEEKS

* DO NOT use any disinfectants / alcohol on the tattoo

* DO NOT cover the tattoo with bandages or anything in that category

* DO NOT wear tight or dirty clothing over the tattoo

* During the healing period it is NOT advised to go swimming, to visit the sauna or a solarium

* The tattoo should NOT be in direct sun light before it’s completely healed

* During the healing period it's possible the tattoo is itching

Please DON’T scratch. This will damage your tattoo

It is always possible that the tattoo might need a little touch up.

Please keep in mind that we do this for free within the first three months.

After that you will need to pay a small fee.

After the tattoo has been fully healed you can use a good sunblock

t to help keep the tattoo fresh for longer.