Before your appointment

• Out of respect for your artist and the intimate nature of tattooing please come to your appointment showered and moisturized.

• Please eat within 2 hours of your appointment. blood sugar levels are important for the tattooing process.

• Avoid caffeine and alcohol for two hours prior to your appointment if possible.

After your appointment

• Leave your bandage on for 3 days.

• Wash the tattoo twice daily with antibacterial soap for two to three weeks.

• moisturize as needed with petroleum free ointment or unscented lotion.

• Keep a healing tattoo out of the sun for 3 weeks. Once it’s healed, keep SPF on it for a long lasting image.

• Avoid swimming, baths, and hot tubs for 3 weeks. Showers are fine.

• Do not pick, scratch, or scrub the tattoo.