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.