TATTOO CARE

Nourish your canvas

Preparing your body with healthy eating and hydration ensures optimal conditions for your tattoo experience. Let us guide you in maintaining your canvas and its art for lasting beauty.

Planning your Visit

  • Sporting events, prolonged sun exposure, stressful life events, injuries or illness can prolong the tattoo healing process

  • If you’re interested in using numbing products let your artist know! But please don’t use them without consulting us first.

  • Sunburnt skin means no tattoos, so please take care to protect your skin from sun exposure leading up to your appointment.

  • Avoid submerging the tattoo in water such as bathtubs, hot tubs, and other swimming for 3-4 additional weeks, or until the skin is no longer peeling. Showering is fine!

  • We apply a breathable, waterproof bandage after your session that should be kept in place for 3-5 days.

    To remove, slowly pull a corner up and away from the skin at a slight angle. Once removed, wash your tattoo once with mild unscented soap and water. Avoid any scented or exfoliating products for at least one week after removing the bandage.

During your visit

  • Please wear clothes you are comfortable in and that allow the artist comfortable access to your tattoo site.

  • If you’re interested in using numbing products let your artist know! But please don’t use them without consulting us first.

  • A private smoking area is available for your convenience.

Before you arrive

  • Lots of water, a full meal, and getting a good nights sleep before your appointment are the keys to an enjoyable tattoo experience!

  • Please do not use heavy exfoliating products on the site of your tattoo for 5 days prior to your appointment

  • Use a rich moisturizer daily leading up to and on the day of your appointment

After your visit

  • We apply a breathable, waterproof bandage after your session that should be kept in place for 3-5 days.

    To remove, slowly pull a corner up and away from the skin at a slight angle. Once removed, wash your tattoo once with mild unscented soap and water. Avoid any scented or exfoliating products for at least one week after removing the bandage.

  • Last time we’ll say this :) But just another reminder of how crucial this is in taking care of your new work of art.

  • Sun damage is the number one factor in poorly aged tattoos. Please avoid sun exposure on your new tattoo completely for at least 2 weeks, after that apply spf 50+ when going outside even when covered with clothing or shade.

  • Apply a rich unscented moisturizer or aftercare ointment to your tattoo 2-3 times daily for 3-4 weeks.

  • Avoid submerging the tattoo in water such as bathtubs, hot tubs, and other swimming for 3-4 additional weeks, or until the skin is no longer peeling. Showering is fine!

We hope that our experience can help you keep your masterpiece looking and feeling great for as long as possible!