Healing is part of the art. Follow these guidelines for clean healing, long-lasting results, and fewer complications.
These are general guidelines. Your artist or piercer may provide specific instructions based on your tattoo/piercing. Always follow their recommendations. If you notice any signs of infection (excessive redness, swelling, pus, fever, heat, streaking), contact your artist/piercer or seek medical attention immediately.
Wash your tattoo 2–3 times daily with fragrance-free antibacterial soap. Pat dry gently with a clean paper towel.
Apply a thin layer of fragrance-free lotion or a specialized tattoo aftercare product 2–3 times daily.
Keep your new tattoo out of direct sunlight for at least 2–3 weeks. Always use SPF 50+ sunscreen after healing.
Your tattoo will itch as it heals. Never scratch or pick at scabs—this can damage the tattoo and cause infection.
No swimming pools, hot tubs, or long baths for 2–3 weeks. Quick showers are fine.
Avoid tight clothing that rubs against your new tattoo. Let it breathe and heal naturally.
Expect some redness, swelling, and oozing. This is normal. Keep the area clean and apply a thin layer of ointment.
Your tattoo will start to peel like a sunburn. Do NOT pick at the peeling skin. Keep moisturizing.
The tattoo may look dull or cloudy. Continue moisturizing. The vibrant colors will return.
Your tattoo is fully healed! Always protect it with sunscreen to maintain its vibrancy.
Clean with sterile saline spray or a saline soak 2 times per day. Avoid alcohol, peroxide, or harsh soaps.
Avoid touching unless cleaning. Do not twist the jewelry. Hands carry bacteria and irritation delays healing.
Keep makeup, hair products, and dirty water away from new piercings. Avoid pools/hot tubs until your piercer clears you.
Avoid sleeping directly on the piercing (especially ear piercings). Use a travel pillow or sleep on the opposite side.
Don’t remove or change jewelry too early. If you need downsizing or a change, come back to the studio.
Sterile saline is your best friend. Keep it simple: clean, rinse, and let it heal. Over-cleaning can irritate.
Swelling/tenderness is normal. Clean gently with saline. Avoid pressure, friction, and sleeping on it.
Irritation bumps can happen from snagging or over-cleaning. Keep hair/makeup away and don’t twist jewelry.
Healing depends on location and your body. Ear cartilage and some body piercings can take longer. Ask your piercer anytime.
Persistent heat, thick discharge, fever, or worsening pain = contact us or seek medical attention.
Don’t guess. Reach out to the studio and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Contact UsBest for piercings: gentle, clean, and simple. Use 2× daily.
A thin layer goes a long way. Helps reduce dryness and supports clean healing.
Clean healing starts with clean skin. Great for tattoos during the first 1–2 weeks.
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