Tattoo Aftercare
The aftercare of your tattoo will greatly determine the way your tattoo will look once it has fully healed. Follow the steps below to successfully heal your new tattoo.
✘ Keep the bandage/wrap on for between 1 to 2 hours, remove it and wash with fragrance-free soap.
✘ Gently pat dry with a paper towel. Do not rub back and forth.
✘ Apply a thin layer of Bepanthen, Hustle Butter, Dr Pickles or our house blend of tattoo aftercare cream to your tattoo a few minutes after washing. You should have no build-up of ointment on your tattoo.
✘ Wash and reapply aftercare cream as above 2 to 3 times a day if needed.
✘ DO NOT PICK SCABS! This will cause your tattoo to bleed and will pull ink out of your skin.
✘ Avoid body wash or any product with scents or fragrances.
✘ Do not swim, go into a hot tub or sauna for at least 2 weeks.
✘ Avoid direct exposure to the sun.
✘ After your tattoo is fully healed you will want to wear sunscreen over it when spending long periods in direct sunlight to keep it looking new. (Do not put any sunscreen on a tattoo that is not fully healed)
✘ Wear loose clothing over your tattoo while it heals to avoid any rubbing that may pull off scabs or scratch at your tattoo until it’s fully healed.
✘ If you have any questions or concerns, please feel to reach out via email or Instagram.
✘ Take a photo of your healed tattoo, upload it to Instagram and tag @lochietunstall.ttt to have your healed tattoo featured on my page!