DAY 1:

• 1 hour after the tattoo is finished take off the cling film.
• Wash your hands with soap, wash the tattoo well with lukewarm water. Get the gunk off but don’t scrub it.
• Dab gently with a clean towel.
• Let the tattoo breathe for the rest of the day. Avoid putting clothing over it if possible. Keep it sterile.
• Wash 3 hours after the first wash and once again before going to sleep.
• Some ink may leak out during the night – this is natural. If you wish you may cover the tattoo with a clean towel for the night to avoid your sheets getting dirty.

DAYS 2 – 4:

• Wash and moisturise 3 times a day. 
• Coco butter is my recommended moisturiser. If you have nothing else Vaseline will do but it’s not ideal. Avoid using Savlon and any creams that dry the skin.
• You want to avoid the tattoo scabbing up. If a scab is formed some of the ink will fall out with it.

FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS:

• Moisturise 2 – 3 times a day or whenever the tattoo is looking dry.

NOTES

Do not expose your tattoo to intense direct sunlight.

Do not pick or scratch your tattoo. There will be a period in the healing process during which the tattoo will itch, this is totally normal, but try not to scratch it.

ALWAYS TRY TO KEEP IT AS CLEAN AS POSSIBLE.