Aftercare

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Tattoo Aftercare Instructions

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1. Initial Care

• Remove the Wrap:

  • Take the wrap off your tattoo within 2 hours after leaving the studio.

  • Do NOT re-wrap the tattoo under any circumstances.​

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2. Cleaning Your Tattoo

• Wash Your Hands:

  • Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water before touching your tattoo.

• Clean the Tattoo:

  • Gently wash your tattoo with unscented soap.

  • Recommended Soap: Dr. Bronner's Castile Unscented Soap

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3. Drying Your Tattoo

• Air Dry:

  • Let your tattoo air dry for 15 minutes

  • Or pat it dry with a clean paper towel

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4. Moisturizing

• Apply Fragrance Free Moisturizer

• • Eucerin

  • CeraVe

  • Lubriderm​

  • Aveeno

• Aquaphor, Vasiline and A&D are NOT recomended 

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5. Ongoing Care

• Repeat Cleaning and Moisturizing:

  • Twice a day for the next two weeks, repeat the cleaning and moisturizing process.

  • Once skin is no longer an open wound you do not need to wash it every time.

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Additional Care Tips

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• Hand Hygiene:

  • Always wash your hands before touching your new tattoo to prevent infection.

  • Be sure to keep children and pets away from your fresh tattoo

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• Avoid Scratching:

  • It's normal for the tattoo to feel itchy or flaky during healing. Do not scratch the area.

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• Protect from Sunlight:

  • Keep direct sunlight away from your tattoo. After healing, always apply sunscreen to prevent fading.

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• Avoid Scented Products:

  • Do not use any scented lotions, soaps, or products on your tattoo.

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• Water Exposure:

  • Do not submerge your tattoo in water. Avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, and baths until fully healed.

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• Breathable Healing:

  • Allow your tattoo to breathe, do not rewrap it at any stage of the healing process. Use lose soft clothing as a layer of protection. 

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• Use Only Recommended Products:

  • Do not apply anything besides the products listed above to your tattoo.

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When to Contact a Professional

• If you experience excessive redness, swelling, pus, or any signs of infection, please contact Danielle immediately.

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Normal Healing Symptoms

• It is normal for your tattoo to be sore and swollen for up to a week. Minor itching and flaking are also typical parts of the healing process.

• Any activity that increases your heart rate can cause inflammation.