the process

PREPARING FOR YOUR TATTOO 

things to do before your appointment:

• get a good amount of rest

• eat and stay hydrated/drink water

• shower

this is to make sure you don't pass out during your tattoo, and so i don't smell your stink.

be sure to wear comfortable clothing, and maybe bring a jacket because it's pretty cold in my booth. also wear something that you would not mind getting ink stains on because that does happen sometimes. 

taking breaks is always okay!!! i don't mind at all so do not hesitate to let me know if you need one :)

TAKING CARE OF YOUR NEW TATTOO

 for a regular bandage:

1. remove your bandage after 2-3 hours. do NOT leave it on for any longer than 3 hours.

2. clean the tattoo gently with warm water and unscented soap, and then pat dry with a paper towel. 

3. apply a thin layer of ointment on it and continue to do this 2-3 times a day for 1 week. 

4. after a week, moisturize with unscented lotion every day for the rest of your life. 

for saniderm:

1. remove your saniderm after 3-5 days, i recommend doing it after a warm shower. be sure to pull the saniderm off SLOWLY as it could damage your tattoo if you just rip it off.

2. clean the tattoo gently with warm water and unscented soap, and then pat dry with a paper towel.

3. apply a thin layer of ointment on it and continue to do this 2-3 times a day for 5 days. 

4. after the 5 days, moisturize with unscented lotion every day for the rest of your life. 

products i recommend for the aftercare process:

soap: dial soap, softsoap 

ointment: aquaphor, a & d ointment, hustle butter

lotion: lubriderm, aveeno

things to avoid during the healing process:

• being in direct sunlight

• swimming

• scratching/peeling your tattoo (it gets itchy when it heals!)

• wearing tight clothing 

for any questions, comments, or concerns, please message me through any of my social links or send me an email at viv.tattooineink@gmail.com.