Before your appointment

• Eat a good meal and stay hydrated before and during long appointments

• Wear comfortable clothes

• Avoid extra exposure to sun, no one wants to get tattooed on top of a sunburn

After your appointment

• Keep the tattoo wrapped for the day or we recommend keeping it wrapped overnight.

• Make sure your hands are clean. Carefully remove the bandage and gently lather with unscented antibacterial soap and warm water. We recommend Dial pump soap. Avoid fragrances

• Use hands when gently washing your new tattoo. Do not scrub

• Pat dry with a paper towel

• Apply a very small amount of Aquaphor

• Continue this twice a day for the first 2-3 days

• Do not re-bandage the tattoo, but be mindful that a new tattoo is a wound that is prone to dirt and bacteria which may cause infection.

• We recommend loose clothes to protect direct contact with any surface for the first couple days.

• No sun, No swimming and No soaking for 2 weeks

Aftercare Routine

• Within the first week, your tattoo may become itchy, flaky and possibly scab. Do not scratch or pick at your tattoo.

• Keep your new tattoo moisturized but don’t over do it.

• Show it off! :)

If you have any further questions, Please do not hesitate to reach out directly to the shop. Thank you again and we hope to see you again soon!

Smoke Signals Tattoo