Color —
Saniderm - Directly after
After a session, I will apply the bandage. If you booked a full day of color, the saniderm is included in your package. Saniderm is an adhesive breathable and flexible polyurethane medical bandage; which is used to protect your tattoos from outside irritants. This bandage needs to stay on for a full 7 days.
DO NOT TAKE IT OFF ANY TIME BEFORE 7 full days, doing so can result in damage to your tattoo.
* This bandage may need to be changed as your body may produce an excessive amount of plasma and may leak out. If this does occur, you will need to come back to the shop to have it replaced. If in need of a replacement bandage, before you come in to get the second bandage put on, make sure to take it off in the shower with warm water and antibacterial soap - pulling up and away from the tattoo. This needs to be done right before coming into the shop. Please do not have your bandage off for more than 1-2 hours. After new bandage is replaced, wear new bandage for a full 7 days.
Client After Care —
During this period make sure NOT to swim or tan. Keep your tattoo out of direct sunlight. Avoid going to the gym for the first 3 days, if possible the first full 7 days.
You are able to shower with the bandage on, it will not come off. On the seventh day, take the bandage off in the shower with warm water and antibacterial soap, pulling up and away from the tattoo. Then clean your tattoo throughly in the shower. Let your tattoo completely air dry afterwards. Apply non-scented lotion/petroleum jelly 3-5 times a day to keep your skin hydrated.
DO NOT USE NEOSPORIN!
The Saniderm will help you skip the peeling and itching stage. In some cases, depending on how fast you heal, you may still have a bit of peeling left.
Keep your tattoo clean, hydrated and out of the sun. Do NOT wear sunblock until your tattoo is completely healed, so make sure to keep it covered with fabric.
LOTION, LOTION, LOTION! EVERY SINGLE DAY!
Depending on how you take care of your skin now, will determine how your tattoo will look like 10 years. I highly recommend sunblock, once the tattoo is fully healed.
Please advise me if you have any allergic reactions to adhesives or colored ink, it is very common.
Lastly, please send me all your healed tattoo pictures!
Black & Grey—
Saran Wrap - Directly after
For Black & Grey tattoos, saran wrap will be applied at the end, before leaving the shop. With clean hands, please remove the wrap after 30-60 mins. Wash your tattoo throughly with warm water and antibacterial soap. Pat dry your tattoo, then let your tattoo completely air dry.
Apply non-scented lotion/petroleum jelly.
DO NOT USE NEOSPORIN!
Apply lotion as needed. It can be 3-6 times a day, depending on how fast your skin tends to get dry.
During this period make sure NOT to swim. Avoid going to the gym for the first 3 days, if possible the first full 7 days.
Keep your tattoo out of direct sunlight. Do NOT wear sunblock until your tattoo is completely healed, so make sure to keep it covered with fabric. No tanning! Tanning damages your tattoo, please avoid this!
3-5 days from the day of getting your tattoo, your tattoo will start to peel and itch. DO NOT scratch or pick at it. Apply lotion and/or a brand of petroleum jelly to relieve the itchiness.
Keep it clean and moisturized!
Depending on how you take care of your skin now, will determine how your tattoo will look like 10 years.
Please advise me if you have any allergic reactions to adhesives, it is very common.
Lastly, please send me all your healed tattoo pictures!