Aftercare
As soon as you leave the studio, the tattoo is your responsibility.
Remove the protective tattoo film (second skin) after 24/48 hours. If you have regular plastic film, which I use for bigger tattoos, remove it after 4-5 hours and follow the next steps from here. Wash the tattoo immediately with clean hands and a neutral soap with lukewarm water to remove rests of blood, ink and serum.
Pat it dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. Do not rub!
From the day after having removed the film, apply a tiny (TINY!) layer of the the tattoo cream after the cleaning to moisturize the skin. Repeat 2-3 times a day for a week. .
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Keep applying the aftercare product for 2 weeks or until your tattoo is fully healed.
Simple coconut oil or shea butter are also great!
Your tattoo will be itchy for few days and will forms scabs: that's normal, but do not scratch or peel! Cold water and moisturizing may help.
SPORTS?
In the first two weeks following the tattoo: stay away from other people’s sweat in the gym or during contact sport! Avoid exercises that pull and stretch the freshly tattooed area.
SWIMMING? Up to three to four weeks: Do not swim or soak your tattoo in a swimming pool, lake, the sea or a hot thub. It must be fully healed, without scabs or falling dry skin.
SAUNA? See: swimming.
SUN? Wait at least 3-4 weeks. After the tattoo has completely scabbed and peeled, you should start applying sunscreen to the area and expose the tattoo to the sun.
No matter how old your tattoo is, the sun will never be one of his friends: always use sunscreen on tattoos.
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Some suggestions
On the day before
Avoid drinking alcohol, too much coffee or energy drinks, it will thin your blood which causes stronger bleeding and makes tattooing harder.
Sleep well.
On the appointment day
Make sure to eat plenty before your appointment, you can also bring your favorites snacks and drinks to the tattoo session.
Take a bath, relax and dress comfortably and appropriately for the position of your tattoo.
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It might go without saying, but please check if you have enough money to cover the tattoo costs. I only accept cash or PayPal payments, no cards.
Be on time!
During the tattoo
Stay still!
Feel free to ask for a break if you have any need.
Friends: if you want to bring someone with you, you can, but your friends will not be allowed in the tattoo area, so make sure they have something to do in the meanwhile.
The NOs
What I don't do
I don't tattoo underage people.
I can refuse to tattoo things I don't want to tattoo because of the subject, the style, or body part. I may not tattoo fingers, or hands if it’s your first tattoo.
Any fascist, racist or sexist subject is out of question.
What not to do
If you come drunk, high, or hangover to your appointment, you will not be tattooed and may lose your deposit.
Do not scratch your tattoo during the healing process, or it can get ruined or worst: infected!
Do not sleep on your fresh tattoo, or it can stick on your pajamas. If this happens, do not rip it off, but instead use water to help it to come off.
Do not ignore the tattooer's advices.