1) Wash gently after a few hours
Leave the covering on the tattoo for the first 2 to 5 hours. Next, carefully remove it and gently wash the tattoo. Just lukewarm water and mild liquid soap will do.
2) Moisturize
After washing the tattoo, apply a thin layer of unscented moisturising cream. Recover your tattoo with clingfilm or gauze, You can also leave it open to the air if you want. Make sure to repeat the cleaning process 3 to 5 times daily.
3) Do not pick on your tattoo
You might experience some scabs or flakes as your tattoo heals. Do not pick at it. Instead, slap it lightly to relieve the itchiness. In case it turns red, or keeps bleeding more than a day, get advice from your tattoo artist ASAP.
4) Apply sunscreen
Do not expose your tattoo directly under the sunlight for the first month. If it is unavoidable, make sure to apply sunscreen with SPF 30 or more to prevent fading.
5) Do not drink alcohol before or after
Stay away from the booze, as it thins your blood. So, you might bleed more than you normally would. That means a longer healing process.
Make sure to follow these after-care tips and heal the right way!
