Aftercare Instructions:
*Taken from Tattoo Junkies, the best aftercare instructions in my opinion!
Please do:
Always wash your hands before touching your tattoo! When you get home: Remove bandage within 2-3 hours after getting your tattoo. Do not re-bandage. Wash your tattoo with an anti-bacterial liquid soap. Be gentle, do not use a washcloth or anything that will exfoliate your tattoo. Only use your hands. Gently pat your tattoo dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. Do not rub, or use a fabric with a rough surface.
The first 3-4 days: Rub a small amount of ointment on your tattoo. You may use Bacitracin, A&D, Neosporin, or Tattoo Lube– whatever you know you’re not allergic to. Always use clean hands and do not place your fingers back into the ointment after touching your tattoo. Make sure to rub the ointment in so that it is not shiny, or greasy– you want the thinnest amount possible. Pat off any excess ointment with a clean cloth or paper towel. Do not use Vaseline, petroleum or Bag Balm. Wash, dry and apply ointment 3-5 times daily, as needed.
On the first night, you may want to wrap your tattoo in saran wrap to prevent sticking to your bedding. Do not use any cloth bandages or pads, as the fibers of this material can adhere to your open tattoo and hinder the healing process.Wear clean, soft clothing over your tattoo for the first 2 weeks– nothing abrasive or irritating. For a foot tattoo: go barefoot as much as possible. If you must wear shoes, first wrap your clean tattoo in saran wrap, then cover with a clean cotton sock before putting on your shoe. Avoid sandals or flip flops for this period to prevent chafing and damage to the tattoo.
After day 4: On the 3rd or 4th day your tattoo will begin to peel. This is normal! Do not pick at the skin. Begin using a mild, white, unscented lotion, free of dyes or Perfumes .Use lotion for minimum 2 weeks, 1-2 times daily.
Things to avoid:Do not pick, scratch, peel, slap, rub or irritate your tattoo.You can shower, but you may not soak your tattoo for 2 weeks. No swimming, soaking or hot tub.You may not expose your tattoo to the sun for at least 3 weeks, after that you must use sun block. Do not wear abrasive materials, jewelry, or shoes that rub against your tattoo. Do not let anyone touch your tattoo, unless they wash their hands. Beware of gym equipment, wash it well before using it.You can alsoIce your tattoo to reduce swelling. Elevate your tattoo, to reduce swelling. Take short showers.
If you do not take care of your tattoo, it may become infected or damaged. Infections are very red around the outside of the tattoo and may have thin red lines extending from it. It may ooze, pus, or bleed abnormally. If you think your tattoo is infected, seek medical attention immediately.If you have any questions about your tattoo or the healing process, please call or e-mail.
FAQS
Q: How much do you charge?
A: For large pieces, I charge 100.00/hr, for all others I price by the piece. The price depends on size, detail, colours used, etc.
Q: Is there any tattoos you wont do?
A: Yes! I stand strong by my convictions, therefore I wont do anything containing occult symbols (e.g. horoscope, mysticism) violence, racial slurs, pornography or blasphemy. I also will not tattoo ass cracks, nipples, or genital areas.
Q: Do you do piercings?
A: No
Q: Are touch ups free?
A: Yes, as long as they are booked within 2 months after your initial piece is done!
Q: Why do you charge a deposit?
A: Cause some people are very irresponsible and stand me up, meanwhile my ink is poured and I am set up. I value my time and my money, and yours, and I expect the same back. The Deposit is 80.00, is NON REFUNDABLE, but it ensures your appointment time with me, comes off the price of your tattoo and shows me you take getting work from me seriously!
Q: Can you draw something up for me?
A: Yes! As long as you are booked with a deposit!
Q: Why are you not in a shop?
A: Because I like being my own boss, I like being where I am comfortable and I like not charging you out of the ass so I can pay an overhead of rent and utilities! I'm old school...this is the way it used to be done and if you are cool with that, great! If not, there are other shops in town!
Q: Do you have a licence?
A: What kind of licence exactly? I have a class 4 drivers licence! LOL just kidding. In Canada, there is no "licence" for Tattoo Artists. Its a good idea to have your Bloodbourne Pathogens Certification and Sterilization (I have both). Other than that, a business licence? No. I work out of my home. No need.
