Tips & Aftercare

Before your appointment

  • Hydrate and eat a meal before your tattoo.

  • Use good hygiene and be well slept.

  • Dress comfortably and appropriately for the spot you’re getting tattooed.

  • Consult with us before applying any numbing creams in advance.

  • Bring a sugary snack or beverage, just in case.

  • Don’t drink the night before/day of.

  • You’re welcome to bring headphones, a book, your switch etc.

  • Please limit yourself to ONE emotional support person.

At your appointment

  • Call us if you’re having trouble finding parking or our entrance.

  • Be ready to fill out all required paperwork. Bring your ID.

  • If you want to make small changes to your design, it’s easy and done digitally with your instruction.

  • If you would like to change the size or placement of your stencil, don’t worry, we can change it!

  • Full design changes may require rescheduling.

  • We accept Cash, Credit, Cash App, Zelle, PayPal and Venmo for payment.

How to apply a second skin bandage

  • Wait a few hours to remove the shop bandage.

  • When you remove the wrap, wash your tattoo gently with Dial Gold antibacterial hand soap.

  • Dry your new tattoo with clean paper towels. Do not use bath towels as they can harbor bacteria.

  • Keep your tattoo clean and dry for first 24 hours.

  • Watch the video above for directions.

  • Wash your tattoo, then tap gently with rubbing alcohol to disinfect and prep for bandage.

  • Apply bandage leaving at least one inch on all sides, and without air bubbles.

  • Leave second skin bandage on for 5-7 days. It’s waterproof so showering is fine.

  • Do not spend time in the sun or get your body temperature super hot while wearing the bandage.

  • When you are ready to remove the bandage, you can pull on the corners - away/down like a Command strip. This stretches and lifts the material and is gentler on your skin instead of pulling the bandage back over the tattoo.

  • If you have any trouble or questions, text the shop at 954-616-7639.

Traditional Healing Tips

  • Keep your shop applied bandage on for at least one hour.

  • Clean your tattoo with Dial Antibacterial Hand Soap several times a day.

  • After washing you should apply a very small amount of non scented hand lotion. We recommend Palmers Cocoa Butter and Jergens.

  • After a scab has formed you may switch to just applying lotion when your tattoo feels dry.

  • DO NOT PICK AT SCABS, SOAK SCABS IN WATER, OR TOUCH YOUR TATTOO WITH DIRTY HANDS!!

  • You may have very itchy fresh (kinds shiny) skin, resist the urge to itch!

  • NO SUN, WATER (other than shower), THEMEPARKS, TOUCHING GYM EQUIPMENT, etc.

  • This method should have your tattoo fully healed in 2-3 weeks.