If you left the studio with Saran Wrap, please remove bandage 2-3 hours after application. First thoroughly wash your hands before removal and disposal of bandage. Gently wash the tattoo with warm water and a very basic non-scented soap, rinse with warm water and dry with a fresh paper towel. Apply provided second skin product (unless allergic to adhesives) with instructions found below.

If you left with a second skin product (derm shield) on your tattoo and were given an extra piece, please remove original bandage before going to bed on that same day. First thoroughly wash your hands then remove the derm shield by washing warm water over it as you slowly peel it downward off your skin. After it is removed gently wash the tattoo with a very basic non-scented soap, rinse with warm water, and then dry it with a fresh paper towel. Make sure the tattoo is completely dry before applying the second derm shield. Leave the second skin on the tattoo for 3 days after application, remove as described above.

The above image is of a tattoo one week post application with a successful use of a second skin, it will be flaky and dry similar to a sunburn. Most importantly, ALWAYS MAKE SURE TO THOROUGHLY WAS YOUR HANDS BEFORE TATTOO CARE! If the tattoo is uncomfortably dry/tight you can lightly moisturize it with a very basic non-scented moisturizer 1-2 times a day, just make sure you do not double dip into the moisturizer with the same finger you touched your fresh tattoo with. Do not exfoliate the tattoo, do not overly moisturize the tattoo, and do not pick or scratch at the tattoo. Please also DO NOT SWIM or expose the fresh ink to DIRECT SUNLIGHT for AT LEAST 3 WEEKS after application.

I offer touch ups within the first several months of you getting work done by me, however if the tattoo was clearly not taken care of properly the shop minimum of $100 will apply to the touch up appointment.

Below are my recommended products to use during the healing process