• Aftercare
  Congrats, you got a new tattoo! With a new tattoo comes specific aftercare instructions to ensure it heals the best it can. Here are some things you are going to need to take care of your tattoo:
  

Dial Gold Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap (Unscented)

Aquaphor Healing Ointment

Triple Antibiotic Cream (in certain cases)

Swimming pools

Hot tubs

Saunas and sweat lodges

Bath - KEEP TO SHOWERS ONLY

Lakes, Rivers, Ocean

Excessive exercise where you sweat profusely

Pet hair and dander if you can

Direct sunlight and/or tanning

After your tattoo your artist may have covered your fresh tattoo with a paper towel or plastic wrap. We recommend you leave the coverage on for  1 to 1½ Hours . Gently remove your covering- DO NOT RIP OFF VIGOROUSLY!

After you remove your covering, wash your hands thoroughly before washing your tattoo under warm water and use Dial Gold Antibacterial Hand Soap. DON NOT SCRUB! Small, gentle circles will do the trick. After you finish cleaning your tattoo, pat dry with a clean paper towel -DO NOT WIPE! Dont use fabric towels as they can transfer lint to your tattoo. If paper towels are not aveable, let your tattoo air dry for about 10 minutes or untell completley dry. Apply a thin coat of Aquaphore to your tattoo when it is dry. Keep coating thin, using to much ointment can cause your tattoo to suffocate and possibly cause infection.

Getting a new tattoo means you will need to skip a couple things for at least a couple weeks.
Here are things to avoid for at least 2 weeks as your tattoo heals.

Failure to follow aftercare instructions can lead to many issues including scarring, ink fading, and infection. If you do not follow your artists aftercare instructions and the tattoo does not heal properly, you may be charged for further touch-up(s) to fix your tattoo.

If you are noticing any burning, redness, rashing, blistering, or extreme tenderness, please consult with your artist so they can guide you through proper care. Do not wait, the sooner the better. Message us on Facebook, Email us, call us at 701-347-1507, or stop into the shop!