Suggested aftercare

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PLEASE TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR TATTOO!  AS SOON AS YOU LEAVE THE SHOP YOUR ARTIST IS NO LONGER RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY POTENTIAL PROBLEMS OR INFECTIONS THAT MAY OCCUR WITH YOUR TATTOO. PROPER AFTERCARE IS ESSENTIAL IF YOU WANT YOUR TATTOO TO BE THE BEST TATTOO IT CAN BE!

DAILY ROUTINE 

• Remove your bandage after 2-4 hours and then wash off your tattoo
• Using lukewarm water and an antibacterial soap, such as Dial, gently use your fingers to wash away any ointment, blood and/or plasma on the area until completely clean. Stay away from washcloths or anything abrasive when washing your tattoo.
• When drying off your tattoo it is best to use a clean disposable paper towel. Gently pat the area dry, DO NOT wipe or rub your new tattoo!
• After drying off your tattoo put a very thin layer of ointment on it, we recommend using Hustle Butter for aftercare, but if you already have a tattoo aftercare routine that works for you, stick with that!
• Never over apply any ointments to your tattoo. Excess application of ointments can hurt more than help when it comes to healing a tattoo. Excess application can suffocate the area which can slow down the healing process and by being too moist can potentially becoming a breeding ground for bacteria.
• Your tattoo needs to be hydrated but still be able to breathe.
• Always wash your tattoo with clean hands.
• NEVER apply new ointment over old ointment, always wash the area before applying a new layer of ointment onto your tattoo.
• This washing routing is recommended roughly 3 times a day For the. First 3-4 days or until your tattoo starts peeling.

PEELING

• Peeling is completely normal and expected during your tattoo’s healing process.
• Once peeling starts happening you can now switch from applying your ointment to aplying a light unscented lotion, such as Lubriderm, to keep your tattoo and skin hydrated.
• Peeling or flakiness can be uncomfortable and is almost always itchy. The best advise here is DO NOT PICK and DO NOT SCRATCH the area!
• If your tattoo itches, slap it. And if it’s peeling, put lotion on it.

WATER & SUN

• Yes you can shower with your new tattoo.
• What you want to watch out for is submerging your tattoo, submerging your tattoo in a bath, hot tub, lake/ocean, pool, etc, can potentially cause serious damage to you and your tattoo.
• It's best to avoid anything like that for a minimum of 3 weeks after getting your new tattoo.
• The sun can fade and damage a tattoo very fast. Keeping your new tattoo out of the sun is very important especially during its healing stage, and if possible keep it out of the sun completely for at least a month. 
• Same thing goes for tanning, you do NOT want to go tanning or  use  tanning  beds  with a new tattoo.
• IF you are going to be spending time in the sun and want to protect your tattoo you need to use at  minimum a  30SPF sunblock. This will help protect your skin and tattoo from sun damage.