Prep
Is there anything I need to do before my appointment?
Take care of yourself, if you want you can moisturize a few days before your appointment and shave the area the day before. Please no excessive alcohol use the day before or of your appointment.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Wear loose fitting and comfortable clothes.
For bigger sessions, I recommend plenty of snacks and water. It's important for any session above 5 hours, to eat and stay hydrated! Something sweet is also good :)
For bigger sessions, I recommend plenty of snacks and water. It's important for any session above 5 hours, to eat and stay hydrated! Something sweet is also good :)
Can I bring a friend?
Yes! Our studio is big enough for you to bring a friend.
We just ask that you keep you friend group to 1-2 people.
How should I take care of my tattoo afterwards?
If second skin / saniderm was used. I recommend keeping it on for 2-3 days. You can shower with it no, but avoid soaking it in (no baths, saunas, lakes, etc). You may take it off in the shower, I find this easier to help peel it away from you skin. Give it a nice gentle clean with unscented soap then let air dry or pat dry with a clean paper towel and leave uncovered.
Fir the remainder of the time, just wash it gently once or twice daily. When tattoo starts to get dry or itchy, you may apply unscented moisturizer to it.
Fir the remainder of the time, just wash it gently once or twice daily. When tattoo starts to get dry or itchy, you may apply unscented moisturizer to it.
If your tattoo was bandaged with another type of wrapping:
Remove the bandage the night of OR the morning after. Gently wash with unscented soap. Air dry or pat dry with a clean paper towel and leave uncovered. Follow the same cleaning instructions for the next 3-4 days, then when the tattoo is dry or itchy, you may start moisturizing.
Can I work out after?
I recommend avoiding any high intensity work outs for at least 1-2 days after. If you must though, take off the second skin before you work out. We want to avoid getting excessive amounts of sweat trapped beneath the second skin. After your work out, gently clean your tattoo with unscented soap.