Tattoo Aftercare Recommendations

Derm Shield: Remove the first bandage your artist has placed on your tattoo for protection after 24 hours. We suggest removing it in the shower with warm water. Be sure to rinse the tattoo thoroughly with antibacterial soap and warm water. Don't forget to rinse off all the ointment. Pat dry, DO NOT RUB, with a clean paper towel (a clean paper towel to avoid contamination). 

After patting dry, place the second bandage of derm shield for protection. Remove it after 2-3 days. Yes, you can shower with derma shield. Only remove the bandage earlier if the barrier has been compromised.

For the first week...

After removing the final derm shield... we suggest applying a very thin layer of ointment over the tattoo, Hustle Butter preferably. Wash and apply the ointment for 3-4 times a day, in order to prevent your skin from drying. A moist tattoo is a happy tattoo.

Be sure to rinse the tattoo thoroughly with antibacterial soap and warm water. 

Make sure to rinse off all the plasma that may have wept out of your tattoo.

The common not so common sense...

...DO NOT scratch, pick, or itch the tattoo or scab (though it is tempting, you must resist the urge). 

The first few nights, it's normal for some ink to bleed from your tattoo. 

Keep the tattoo out of direct sunlight and pool/saltwater for the first 3-4 weeks while it heals.

Pat dry, DO NOT RUB, with a clean paper towel (A clean paper towel to avoid contamination)