Tattoo/ Piercing Aftercare & more

Every artist in the studio will suggest something slightly different based on skin type, preferred healing method etc. tailored to your body. So follow your artist's directions. This is a general aftercare what we have personal experience with and have seen great results. 

1. You will remove the bandage after an hour

-DO NOT LEAVE ON LONGER THAN 1 HOUR! Bacteria will grow

2. Wash the tattoo gently with clean hands using warm water and DIAL GOLD LIQUID SOAP until all ointments and debris is removed. 

-DO NOT USE SCENTED SOAP

-(Note: some soaps say "clean". This is a scent)

3. Dry with a paper towel

-DO NOT USE REGULAR CLOTH TOWELS. Fuzzies can get stuck in the tattoo

4. Apply a THIN layer of UNSCENTED coconut oil if no allergies are present. Unscented lotions can be used as well, but I suggest coconut oil first.  DO NOT USE PETROLEUM BASED LOTIONS. The tattoo can not breathe

5. You will do this process (wash, dry, moisturize) TWICE PER DAY FOR 2 WEEKS

If your artist uses saniderm or tatuderm, follow their instructions.

-DO NOT let anyone touch or slap your healing tattoo. Dirty hands cause infection. Slapping it can blow out the lines.

-DO NOT scratch or scrub your healing tattoo. I know it itches! RESIST! 

DO NOT go swimming, go in a sauna, or soak in a bath until your tattoo is healed after 2 weeks. 

DO NOT allow your healing tattoo to get sunburned. Protect it with clothing or stay out of the sun. 

DO NOT put sunscreen on a healing tattoo. ONLY use it after all scabbing is done or it could cause irritation and or infection.

DO NOT use Vaseline or any substance like it on your new tattoo. It does not allow your tattoo to breathe and will pull out your ink. 

DO NOT over wash or skip cleanings

DO, pat your tattoo gently if it itches with clean hands or add a thin layer of lotion for dryness

DO allow all flakes and scabs to fall off on their own. Assisting them will cause ink to come out in spots

Do shower normally and make sure all soaps are washed off completely

DO contact your artist immediately if  you have questions or a concern about your healing 

Follow your artist's aftercare instructions. They know what is best for their art and have seen the final results of the aftercare

You can apply extra coconut oil or lotion 2-4 times per day during the itchy phase.

DO show it off and enjoy!

FULL INFORMATION ON PIERCING PAGE

Clean your piercings 1-3 times a day with a saline solution. For best practice, do this in the morning and again in the evening.

Before the Piercing

Aftercare 

1. Wash your hands thoroughly.

2. Either spray the saline directly on the new piercing or soak the saline using non-woven gauze and apply that to the piercing.

3. Treat it every day with saline solution. Once in the morning and once in the evening.

1. Do not touch or let anyone else touch your piercing unless you are cleaning your piercing accurately with clean hands.

2. Do not cause too much pressure or sleep on your piercing. It can cause granulomas or irritation bumps.

3. We do not recommend that you change the jewelry out yourself. Do not remove the jewelry before it's fully healed.

4. Do not apply topical creams. Avoid cleansers as they contain chemicals and softeners which irritate new piercings.

5. Do not go swimming in the pool or at the beach. The bacteria and chemicals will damage your new piercing. We would recommend waiting for at least four weeks before swimming.

6. Do not submerge your piercings in a bath. You will need to wait until your piercing heals completely before submerging your piercing in any water.

1. Avoid saunas for at least one month.

2. After one month, you'll need to come back to downsize/change your jewelry for your piercing to heal properly.

Properly prepare for your piercing by...

* Be sure to have a good meal before your appointment.

* Make sure you are well hydrated.

* Have a good night’s rest the night before your piercing.

* Be in a good mood! 

FAQ for piercings can be found on the piercing tab 

Good To Know

A piercing that is not fully healed can close in under an hour. Removing jewelry on your own increases the risk of the channel closing and having to professionally recover the piercing. You may also risk not being able to find both the entrance and exit of the piercing channel, causing damage to the piercing channel and inflicting unnecessary pain upon yourself. 

* Make sure that you sleep on a clean pillowcase. 

* As a last resort, you can sleep on a donut-shaped pillow or a neck pillow that provides a hole for freshly pierced ears and cover it as you would a normal pillow.

* Do not wear high-waisted pants or belts for naval piercings while healing.

* No push-up bras for nipple piercings. Snug tops are suitable to keep nipple piercings from moving too much. No foreplay with them for 3 month.

* Be careful with animals. Protect the piercing from chemical contamination, cosmetics, and dust.

* Do not use a bandaid unless for a microdermal piercing.

* For oral piercings: no smoking, drinking, or consumption of hot or spicy foods. We recommend avoiding kissing for 1 week.

* In the cold season, protect the piercing from hypothermia. For ear piercing, you can wear a hat or scarf