Tattoo aftercare instructions

Tattoo aftercare instructions


Caring for your tattoo is essential for it to heal well and maintain its quality over time. To protect your new ink, follow these steps:


Caring for your tattoo is essential for it to heal well and maintain its quality over time. To protect your new ink, follow these steps:


1. Keep the bandage on

  • Your tattoo artist will apply a bandage after your session.

  • Leave it on for 2-4 hours (or as directed by your artist) to protect the area from bacteria.


1. Keep the bandage on

  • Your tattoo artist will apply a bandage after your session.

  • Leave it on for 2-4 hours (or as directed by your artist) to protect the area from bacteria.

2.Gently wash your tattoo

  • After removing the bandage, wash your tattoo with lukewarm water and a mild, fragrance-free soap.

  • Use clean hands, do not rub with a towel or sponge. Dry your tattoo with a clean paper towel.

2.Gently wash your tattoo

  • After removing the bandage, wash your tattoo with lukewarm water and a mild, fragrance-free soap.

  • Use clean hands, do not rub with a towel or sponge. Dry your tattoo with a clean paper towel.


3. Apply a thin layer of aftercare ointment

  • Use an unscented tattoo ointment or lotion (recommended by your artist).

-Apply a thin layer 2-3 times a day to keep the tattoo moist but not too wet.


3. Apply a thin layer of aftercare ointment

  • Use an unscented tattoo ointment or lotion (recommended by your artist).

-Apply a thin layer 2-3 times a day to keep the tattoo moist but not too wet.


4. Avoid soaking

  • Do not immerse the tattoo in water (no baths, swimming pools, hot tubs or saunas) for at least 2 weeks.

  • Showering is fine, but avoid direct water pressure on the tattoo.


4. Avoid soaking

  • Do not immerse the tattoo in water (no baths, swimming pools, hot tubs or saunas) for at least 2 weeks.

  • Showering is fine, but avoid direct water pressure on the tattoo.


5. Protect your tattoo

  • Avoid direct sunlight as UV rays can fade your tattoo.

  • Once it has healed, always use sunscreen to protect it.


5. Protect your tattoo

  • Avoid direct sunlight as UV rays can fade your tattoo.

  • Once it has healed, always use sunscreen to protect it.


6. Don't pick or scratch

  • Your tattoo may itch while it heals.

  • Avoid picking or scratching as this can cause infections or damage the design.


6. Don't pick or scratch

  • Your tattoo may itch while it heals.

  • Avoid picking or scratching as this can cause infections or damage the design.


7. Wear loose clothing

  • Tight clothing can rub against your tattoo and irritate your skin. Choose loose-fitting clothing until it fades.


7. Wear loose clothing

  • Tight clothing can rub against your tattoo and irritate your skin. Choose loose-fitting clothing until it fades.


8. Watch for problems

  • Redness, swelling, or discharge may indicate an infection.

  • If you notice any unusual symptoms, contact your tattoo artist or seek medical attention.


8. Watch for problems

  • Redness, swelling, or discharge may indicate an infection.

  • If you notice any unusual symptoms, contact your tattoo artist or seek medical attention.


Healing time:


  • Days 1-3: Redness and slight drowsiness are normal.

  • Days 4-14: Scaling and peeling may occur. Continue to moisturize.

  • Weeks 3-4: Most tattoos are fully healed, although deeper layers may take up to 6 weeks.


Healing time:


  • Days 1-3: Redness and slight drowsiness are normal.

  • Days 4-14: Scaling and peeling may occur. Continue to moisturize.

  • Weeks 3-4: Most tattoos are fully healed, although deeper layers may take up to 6 weeks.


By following these steps, your tattoo will heal beautifully, leaving you with a stunning design to enjoy for years to come! If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at BUSHIDO TATTOO STUDIO. We are here to help!


By following these steps, your tattoo will heal beautifully, leaving you with a stunning design to enjoy for years to come! If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at BUSHIDO TATTOO STUDIO. We are here to help!





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