AFTERCARE GUIDES FOR

TATTOO AND PIERCING 

LISTED BELOW 

TATTOO AFTERCARE GUIDE:

INITAL CARE & CLEANING

  • Remove the bandage: as directed by the artist 

Wash gently: Clean the tattoo 2-3 times daily using warm and a mild soap unscented antibacterial/antimicrobial soap. Use a clean paper towel & hand. "NEVER USE A LOOFAH OR WASH CLOTH."  

  • Pat dry: Gently pat dry the area with a clean paper towel. "DO NOT RUB"

MOISTURIZING 

  • Applying a thin layer: Unscented thin layer of recommended ointment or lotion (such as body balm with vitamin E) your artist will give directive on what brands to use.  DO NOT OVER-APPLY BY RUBBING TOO MUCH ON SKIN & CAN CAUSE TRAP HEAT OR BACTERIA TO GROW DUE TO SUFFOCATION. Also avoid tanning lotions 
  • AVOID SUBMERGING: Avoid swimming, pools, lakes, rivers, hot tubs, ocean water or long bath times. Showers are fine but do not let tattoo get soaked.
  • NO SUN EXPOSURE: Keep the healing tattoo out the sunlight no direct exposure, no tanning beds. 
  • WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING:  Breathable cotton clothing that will not rub nor stick to the fresh tattoo ink.

Any concerns you may contact your artist to get a clear directive on aftercare.  

WHEN TO SEEK HELP ON A TATTOO

  • CONSULT WITH A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY IF YOU NOTICE SIGNS OF A SEVERE INFECTION, SUCH AS A SPEADING REDNESS, HEAT, SWELLING.

PIERCING AFTERCARE GUIDE:

STEPS ON GENERAL CLEANING 

  • Wash hands with warm water and soap before touching your piercing.
  • Clean the area at least 2-3 times a day morning and night using sterile saline wound wash or piercing spray. "Never use alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to clean you fresh piercings."
  • Shower rinse away to wash away all the crust or the buildup residue, then gently pat dry with a clean paper towel or sterile gauze.
  • Oral piercings, 2-3 times a day rinse with alcohol free antiseptic mouthwash, avoid vaping or smoking until piercing is healed. May rinse with mouthwash or purified water after vaping and smoking, if wanting more details on this matter consult with your piercer beforehand. May ask your piercer on any mouthwash brands recommendations. 
  • Nighttime routine avoids sleeping with wet hair or wearing headsets as both of them my cause damage to piercings. Wet hair may cause piercing to not heal properly due to dampest; headsets may cause too much pressure on piercing my cause irritation.

What to avoid on a fresh piercing 

  • Do not rotate or twist your jewelry, as this may damage healing tissue in the process.
  • Do not swim with any piercings in pools, lakes, oceans, rivers or hot tubs for at least eight weeks. 

Do not remove jewelry if you suspect it may be an infection, since closing the hole can and may trap the infection inside of the wound.

WHEN TO SEEK HELP FOR A PIERCING 

  • CONSULT WITH A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY IF YOU NOTICE SIGNS OF A SEVERE INFECTION, SUCH AS A DARK REDNESS TONE SPEADING, HEAT, PIERCING JEWERLY IS COVERED WITH SERIOUS SWELLING.