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FAQ 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW DO I TAKE CARE OF A FRESH TATTOO?

Your artist will have recommendations that may change, so listen to your artists instructions.
or you can also read below :

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WHEN USING SECOND SKIN :

- Leave your second skin plaster on your tattooed area for up to 3 days after your tattoo session. 
if you wish to change it for a new plaster - wash your hands, rinse the tattoo with soap, let it dry a bit and only after apply a new plaster.

- After removing the second skin plaster : (on the 3rd day) Avoid sports and swimming or sauna. 
- Wash the tattooed area with soap and water x 3 times a day for 2 weeks. 
- Every time after you washed your tattoo - apply a thin layer of tattoo aftercare cream 
(Bepanthen, Tattoomed or any other cream which your artist recomended you).
- Always keep your tattooed area clean.

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WHEN USING NORMAL FRESH FOIL:


- You need to change for a new foil every 4 hours for 24 hours.
- Every time before changing for a new foil, you must rinse your tattoo with soap and water.
- Do not leave your foil on more than 8 hours.
- There is no need to change foil during sleep. Just change for a new one before going to bed.
- Do not apply cream during the first 24 hours when changing foils.
- Do not apply cream together with foil.

AFTER 24 HOURS:

- Remove foil for the last time and rinse your tattoo with soap and water.
- Wash the tattooed area with soap and water x 3 times a day for 2 weeks. 
- Every time after you washed your tattoo: apply a thin layer of tattoo aftercare cream 
(Bepanthen, Tattoomed or any other cream which your artist recomended you).
- Always keep your tattooed area clean.

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WHEN USING TATTOO DRY LOCK PADS:

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- Change pad every 8 hours for a new pad for 24 hours.
- Every time before changing for a new pad, you must rinse your tattoo with soap and water.
- After 24 hours of changing pads: Wash the tattooed area with soap and water x 3 times a day for 2 weeks. 
- Every time after you washed your tattoo: apply a thin layer of tattoo aftercare cream 
(Bepanthen, Tattoomed or any other cream which your artist recomended you).
- Always keep your tattooed area clean.


DURING YOUR TATTOO HEALING PROCESS:(minimum 3 weeks)

AVOID SWIMMING POOLS.
AVOID BEACHES, SEA, SALTY WATER OR LAKE.
AVOID SAUNA.
AVOID BATHS. (only normal shower is allowed).
AVOID DIRECT SUN.
AVOID ANY BODY LOTION OR ANY OTHER CREAMS WHICH ARE NOT RECOMMENDED BY US 
OR YOUR TATTOO ARTIST.

DO NOT SCRATCH YOUR NEW TATTOO.
DO NOT PEEL THE SKIN.

FOR YOUR ATTENTION:
During the healing process of a new tattoo, it is a normal thing when there is redness, discharge, peeling of the skin. 
It's all part of the process. When you notice something that is not normal for you and you do not understand how to proceed in this situation -
please contact us in any way and we will be happy to advise and help you at any time.


AFTER HEALING:

We recommend applying sun screen cream in order to protect your tattoo from UV rays.

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