"I'M FROM A NICE, SUBURBAN, MIDDLE-CLASS FAMILY, BUT MY TATTOOS REMIND ME OF WHERE I'VE BEEN"

 TATTOO AFTERCARE

• After 1.5 – 2 hours remove any dressing that may have been applied or if we’ve used second skin, this can be kept on for up to 48 hours - please ask your artist if you’re unsure.
• Wash your tattoo carefully with warm soapy water using clean hands (do not use a flannel or a sponge as this may impede healing)
• Be sure to rinse all the soap off your new tattoo to minimise any chance of irritation
• Gently dab dry with fresh kitchen roll. You should avoid using any other materials i.e. towel, tissue etc as this may affect the healing process
• Apply a thin layer of aftercare cream - we'll advise 
• Repeat the cleaning process twice a day, morning and evening
• Re-apply your cream in-between washes – little and often

PROBLEMATIC HEALING CAN OFTEN BE CAUSED BY

• Itching, picking and/or scratching your new tattoo
• Aggravation (due to clothing on the area)
• Not using the suggested aftercare products
• ANY contact with unwashed hands
• Prolonged exposure to the sun/sun-beds etc
• Soaking in water, for example bathing or swimming
• Exposure to dirt/dust at work. Ask us for advice if this applies to you