PREP + aftercare

Before the Appointment

  1. Get a good night of sleep

  2. Eat something substantial pre-appointment

  3. Hydrate

  4. Wear something comfortable / makes it easy to access the area getting tattooed

  5. Bring your license

After the Appointment

  1. Remove the plastic wrap after 1-4 hours (do not exceed 4 hours)

  2. Use Dove or Dial / Dr. Bronners Baby Soap to wash your new tattoo and rinse with lukewarm water

  3. Pat the tattoo dry with a clean paper towel NOT a fabric towel

  4. Apply a thin layer of ointment (Aquaphor or A&D)

  5. Repeat once in the morning at once at night for the first 2-3 days

  6. Switch to plain, fragrance-free lotion (Lubriderm, Eucerin, Aveeno)

  7. Total healing time is roughly 2 weeks, DO NOT PICK while your tattoo is healing

During the Appointment

  • Feel free to bring snacks and water to your appt

  • We can take breaks as needed!!

  • Be open and honest about changes or adjustments that need to be made! We are here to accommodate *you*

Contact us with any questions

NO NOS

  • Over-moisturizing

  • Swimming

  • Sun

  • Picking at the tattoo