How to care for your tattoo.

First 24 hours

• Leave the covering on for the time your artist advises, then wash gently with warm water and unscented soap.
• Pat dry with a clean paper towel — don't rub — or let it air dry naturally.
• Keep it clean and let it breathe.

Washing

• Wash gently 2–3 times a day with clean hands, warm water and unscented soap.
• Always pat dry — never rub or scrub.

Drying

• Use a clean paper towel, not a fabric one — or let it air dry naturally.
• Pat, don't wipe.

Moisturising

• We recommend waiting until the tattoo has fully dried out and the scab has formed before you start applying moisturiser — generally around the three-day mark is the perfect time.
• Use the recommended balm from your artist and apply only thin layers, two or three times a day — sometimes more if necessary.
• Don't over-moisturise; the skin needs to breathe.

Clothing

• Wear loose, breathable clothing over the area.
• Avoid anything that rubs or sticks.

Sleeping

• If the tattoo is somewhere you sleep on, protect your sheets — a little ink and aftercare can transfer.
• A tip is to take a clean black T-shirt, turn it inside out and lay it over the area where your tattoo would usually make contact with your sheets.
• This way you can avoid leaving any stains, and the dark black T-shirt will hide any ink.
• Wear loose, clean clothing.

Peeling & itching

• Some peeling, flaking and itching is completely normal — it's part of healing.
• Do not pick, scratch or peel it. Let it come away naturally.

What is normal

• Mild redness, tenderness, light scabbing, flaking and itching.
• A slightly dull or cloudy look as the top layer heals.

What is not normal

• Spreading redness, heat, swelling, pus, bad odour, or increasing pain.
• A rash or allergic reaction.
• If you're worried, contact us — and seek medical advice if needed.

Showers

• Quick, lukewarm showers are fine. Don't soak or let hard water beat directly on it.

Baths

• Avoid long soaks. Don't submerge a healing tattoo in a bath.

Swimming

• No swimming (pools, sea, lakes) until the tattoo is fully healed — usually 2–4 weeks.

Gym

• Light exercise is usually fine after a few days. Avoid heavy sweat, friction and shared equipment rubbing the area until it's healed.

Sun exposure

• Keep a healing tattoo out of direct sun. Once healed, use SPF on it long-term to keep the colours crisp.

Long-term care

• Moisturise regularly, keep it out of strong sun or use SPF, and it'll stay looking good for years.