TATTOO AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

Tattoo Aftercare • Leave Bandage on for 4 hours. • Remove Bandage, Rinse well with water, WASH WITH SPECTRO JEL, RINSE THOROUGHLY, BLOT dry with CLEAN towel. • Wash with Spectro Jel 3 times per day; first thing in the morning, right before bed, and at least once throughout the day. For tattoos that are more exposed to germs, wash more frequently, ie., hand/wrist tattoos. Always wash tattoo after going to the gym or other strenuous activities. • For the first 48 hours, DO NOT MOISTURIZE. • After 48 hours begin to moisturize FREQUENTLY with ANY UNSCENTED moisturizer. Apply moisturizer sparingly many times throughout the day. • Always make sure hands are clean before touching tattoo • DO NOT bandage tattoo. • DO NOT soak in water, try to avoid swimming for at least 3 weeks • DO NOT go tanning for AT LEAST 3 weeks (or ever again if you want your tattoo to look good) • DO NOT PICK OR SCRATCH YOUR TATTOO. We offer free touch ups UNLESS we see that you have picked at your tattoo, you will then be charged if you would like a touch up, so please don’t pick at it! • If you have ANY questions or concerns feel free to call or text us at (705) 716 1580

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DO NOT WRAP YOUR TATTOO AGAIN unless explicitly instructed to do so by your artist. It is extremely important to keep the tattoo clean after the protection has actually been taken off. Remember, your new tattoo is just like an open injury, do not forget that! Most tattooists advise hand-washing the tattoo extremely lightly though thoroughly with your (CLEAN) fingers, using an unscented, anti-bacterial soap. Allow it to air dry or lightly pat it dry with a clean paper towel. CLEAN. Everything you use or touch must be clean. You don’t want cat hairs sitting on your healing tattoo.

It is very common that a new tattoo be sensitive, red or slightly inflamed. Most people experience some irritation a day or so after getting a new tattoo (it differs depending on the size, placement and amount of work in the tattoo). If these symptoms continues longer than 3 or 4 days, call your tattooist so you can set up a time to come to the shop so they can see it and advise you.

Your tattoo will weep in the first couple of days. The fluid may be clear or slightly colored the same as your tattoo. This is normal, and it does not indicate that your tattoo is coming out. Just clean it regularly as instructed and let it go through the healing process. Your body knows how to heal itself, you are merely assisting it.

NOTE: If your tattoo is wrapped like THIS, you’d best go to a better quality artist/shop, and take extra care to avoid possible infection. -Editor

Keep your tattoo slightly moist. If you allow it to dry out it can lead to a thick scab formation and you don’t want that. Drying out your tattoo can cause it to slow the recovery procedure and could even harm the tattoo. Your tattooist will likely advise a cream or ointment to use and how often to apply to your new tattoo. DO NOT OVER-SATURATE your tattoo! Too much ointment on your tattoo and it cannot breathe. A very light coat is all that’s needed. Patting off excess ointment so that it is barely even shiny. A dab is all you need.