Frequently Asked Questions
Prepping for a tattoo
Prepping for a tattoo starts before the day of the appointment.
If you know the area you are getting your tattoo at, you should start prepping by exfoliating 4-6 days before your appointment to start.
Eating a meal that is dense in protein, carbs and fats is needed before your tattoo session is very important.
What should you bring to the session ?
I have entertainment set up in my studio for you to watch your favorite shows while getting tattooed. However, if you feel more comfortable bringing your headphones and zoning out, that’s fine too! As long as you’re comfortable (as comfortable as you can be at least). Feel free to bring a blanket or hoodie, as the studio does get cold.
I don’t recommend bringing any handheld gaming system, as there could be a lot of movement that can interfere with the tattooing.
Make sure to bring snacks and water to stay hydrated and alert. If at any time of the session, you feel light headed, let me, or your artist, know ASAP.
After Care Instructions
You powered through your appointment! Now this is where you do your part to make sure your tattoo heals great and last.
Your tattoo is wrapped up in a second skin. We have discussed how long to keep it on, around 4-6 days, before you should take it off. While you have the second skin on, you can shower, dress and lay on top of it like normal. The second skin is usually pretty sturdy and will last the intended time.
If at any point, the second skin starts to itch or become uncomfortable as it is healing, please take if off, and start the process of washing it with anti-bacterial soap with warm water, patted down dry with a paper towel, with un-scented lotion applied to the skin. You will repeat this process for 3 weeks.
If the second skin falls off before the 5 days are up, whether its in the shower or while you were sleeping, please give me a call. If I am unable to get back to you, here is what you do; immediately wash the tattooed with anti bacterial soap and warm water, pat it dry with a paper towel and leave it alone. Once I contact you, we can talk about further instructions if needed be.
Do not wrap it in cling wrap
Do not put alcohol on it
Do not be scared to contact me
If you’re able to keep it on for 6 days, take it off (with warm water and antibacterial soap, its feels like a giant bandaid being taken off). Clean the tattoo with anti-bacterial soap and warm water for 2 weeks, every 3-4 hours or 3-4 times a day, followed by unscented lotion.
Once your second skin comes off, if your tattoo is in an area where you have to wear clothes over it or it comes in contact with your sheets, make sure the clothes/sheets are clean, as it is still in the healing process.
After your two weeks are up, remember to put sunblock on your tattoo if you’re going to be out in the sun and enjoy showing it off!
We also have an amazing product with one of our sponsors, that helps accelerate the healing process and minimized the itchiness a new tattoo can cause. If you’d like to know more about it, let me know!
Things to NOT do while you have a fresh tattoo:
While the tattoo is healing, remember it is still an open wound that needs to be taken care of. There are a list of things to avoid to make sure the healing process isn’t disrupted and there are no complications.
Do not workout. This includes yoga, lifting, pilates, walking, running… any physical activity that can cause you to sweat.
Do not go to the beach/pool. Bacteria party and you will be the host. Don’t do it.
Do not pick at the skin while it is healing. The itchy can be tempting but scratching the skin can do damage to the tattoo you just got. It’s not worth it. If you want a product that can help with itchiness while healing from a tattoo, feel free to reach out to me!