Drink alcohol or caffeine excessively prior to your appointment.
Wear excessive deodorant or cologne.
Do:
Bring payment.
Show up early or at least on time.
Have something to eat.
Take a shower and keep the area to be tattooed clean.
Bring a distraction, like an mp3 player, book or magazine.
Wear comfortable clothing.
Bring a friend for moral support, it’s up to you.
Getting the tattoo done is probably the more distressing part of the process. You might experience a little discomfort after the tattoo is finished but most people equate this to minor sunburn.
Tattoo After-care
Within 3-4 hours of receiving your tattoo, you may remove the protective dressing.
Gently cleanse tattoo with lukewarm water and mild soap. Avoid ointment that contains pain relief, as this could draw the colour out.
Do not re-dress your tattoo and keep it clean at all times.
Avoid covering your tattoo and where possible, expose the tattoo to fresh air, as it will heal faster when it can breathe.
Keep your tattoo out of direct sunlight.
Avoid swimming in chlorinated or salt water for a minimum of 2 weeks!! When bathing, allow water to run over your tattoo and pat dry.
After 2-3 days, a light crust or flaking will occur. DO NOT PICK AT OR SCRATCH YOUR TATTOO! – This is nature’s way of healing and doing so can alter the way your tattoo will look once it has healed.
Continue to use a vitamin-rich skin moisturizer
Your tattoo should be completely healed within 7-10 days. To keep your tattoo looking good, we recommend a good sun block to protect your tattoo from harmful UV rays when exposing it to outdoor activities.
