Always wash your hands before touching your tattoo!

When you get home:
Remove bandage within 2-3 hours after getting your tattoo, or sleep with wrap. Do not shower with wrap!
Do not re-bandage.

Wash your tattoo with an anti-bacterial liquid soap.
Be gentle; do not use a washcloth or anything that will exfoliate your tattoo. Only use your hands.

Gently pat your tattoo dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
Do not rub, or use a fabric with a rough surface.

The first 3-4 days: Rub a small amount of ointment on your tattoo,(Aquaphor)
Always use clean hands and do not place your fingers back into the ointment after touching your tattoo. Make sure to rub the ointment in (like a lotion) so that it is not shiny, or greasy– you want the thinnest amount possible. Pat off any excess ointment with a clean cloth or paper towel.

Do not use Vaseline, petroleum, Bag Balm or antibacterial ointment

Wash, dry and apply ointment 3-5 times daily, as needed.

Wear clean, soft clothing over your tattoo for the first 2 weeks– nothing abrasive or irritating.
For a foot tattoo: go barefoot as much as possible. If you must wear shoes, Avoid sandals or flip flops for this period to prevent chafing and damage to the tattoo.

After day 4: On the 3rd or 4th day your tattoo will begin to peel.
This is normal! Do not pick at the skin. Begin using a mild, white, unscented lotion, free of dyes or Perfumes, such as Aveeno

Use lotion for minimum 2 weeks, 1-2 times daily.

Most Important Things to avoid:

Do not pick, scratch, peel, slap, rub or irritate your tattoo.

You can shower, but do not soak your tattoo for 2 weeks. No swimming, soaking or hot tub.

Do not expose your tattoo to the sun for at least 3 weeks, after that you must use sunblock.

Do not wear abrasive materials, jewelry, or shoes that rub against your tattoo.

Do not let anyone touch your tattoo, unless they wash their hands.

Beware of gym equipment; wash it well before using it.