Please Note: Always follow directions from your artist!
Each artist tattoos and heals tattoos differently.

DO NOT SOAK YOUR TATTOO IN WATER! NO BATHTUBS, NO HOTUBS, NO SWIMMING OF ANY KIND until your tattoo is completely healed (approximately 2-4 weeks)

*NO SUN! Keep your fresh tattoo out of the sun! After 2 weeks please apply sunscreen to protect your tattoo. 

*If you are sent home with a type of "skin"
adhesive bandage -Leave this cover on for no less than 12 hours and no more than 7 days. 5-7 days is recommended. If pooling of plasma occurs (this is normal) and does not Re-absorb by the end of the day or the next day remove the bandage and wash with artist recommended tattoo soap or Castile soap. Pat dry and let skin dry completely and apply a VERY thin layer of salve/ointment recommended from your artist until peeling is complete. Please contact your Artist asap if this occurs. 
Watch for raised skin, redness, smells, swelling and intense itching. If these occurs please contact your artist asap. 

*If plastic wrap is used-remove before 1 hour from tattoo. Wash tattoo with Castile soap or non scented antibacterial soap. Pat dry and apply cbd salve or your artists recommendation for healing your tattoo. Please follow your Artists directions precisely. Each time you apply any healing salve please wash the tattoo and your hands until flaking/peeling is complete.

*NEVER PICK YOUR TATTOO!
*WHEN IN DOUBT WITH ANY QUESTION CONTACT YOUR ARTIST!
*FOLLOW YOUR ARTISTS RECOMMENDED STEPS