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TATTOO PREP

Prep is super important to ensure your appointment goes smoothly & your tattoo heals well!

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WEEK LEADING UP:

- Keep the area well moisturized - hydrated skin tattoos a lot easier and faster. Drink lots of water leading up, this will help too.

- Avoid damaging the skin - damaged skin cannot be tattooed.

Includes cuts, burns, sun burns, scraps, reactions, razor burns, etc

- Avoid drugs (over the counter meds included) and alcohol for up to 24 hours before your appointment - can cause issues with bleeding and/or healing

- Do not shave the area being tattooed, I have disposable razors for this -  avoid the possibility of razor burn

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DAY OF:

- Eat a full meal before your tattoo. This will help with pain, blood sugar levels and keep you feeling your best during your appointment

- Hydrate. Bring a meal or snacks, water & juice with you - extra energy (Our shop has a complimentary snack cart and client drink fridge)

- Shower before coming - clean skin =  avoid infection

- Dress in comfortable, loose, black clothing - ink spills happen

- Plan your route -  plan for unexpected delays (snow, traffic)

- Avoid pain killers, caffeine & numbing products beforehand - interfere with the skin/blood

- Have your payment ready, (I only accept cash, debit or credit for the remainder of the payment)

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AFTER CARE

​If Saran Wrap is applied, leave it on for 4-6 hours

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  •  After removing; place tattoo under warm running water and gently remove excess ink/plasma. An unscented gentle soap can be used if available, if not water is fine - dry with a clean paper towel

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  •  Moisturize with a thin layer of unscented lotion, at a minimum 2-3 times a day.

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Aquaphor or Lubriderm are recommended

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  • Make sure anything touching the tattoo (clothes, bedding, etc.) for the first 72 hours is freshly washed & clean

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  • Wash your tattoo daily with warm water & gentle soap to keep it clean. Always apply lotion after washing & only once dry

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AVOID THE FOLLOWING UNTIL FULLY HEALED 

(2-3 weeks)

- Scented soaps & lotions

- Shaving the area

- Sunscreens, fake tan products and makeup 

- Sun exposure/UV rays 

- Hot tubs, pools, baths & saunas

- Excessive sweating or working out in the first 48 hours

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