THE CARE YOU GIVE YOUR NEW TATTOO GOVERNS HOW GOOD, OR BAD, YOUR RESULT WILL BE.
We take great care and pride in all of our work, and you know all the tattoos we perform will have been made 0
using sterile equipment. We do not re-use needles etc, and each customer has their colours mixed individually,
with any leftover disposed of. We only use the highest quality needles and colours. You will be given the best
advice available and with conscientious aftercare on YOUR BEHALF problems should not arise.
Whilst we take every precaution possible, the aftercare of a new tattoo is the sole responsibility of the
client - we cannot accept any liability after a client has left the studio.
As we have wide experience of tattooing, we offer the following advice.

• A light scab or "top" will form on a new tattoo after about 24 hours. The newly tattooed part should be
  kept clean and dry at all times. You should bathe the area with a good quality soap and warm water
  2-3 times a day, DO NOT soak the area. Pat dry with a clean towel, DO NOT RUB.
• Clients engaged in work of a dirty or dusty nature are advised to keep the newly tattooed area covered
  with a dry, light bandage for the first 4 days.
• Lightly rub a small amount of Bepanthen Cream (available from either "Boots" or "Tesco") into the
  new tattoo twice daily for approximately one week. Do not put petroleum jelly (Vaseline) on a new tattoo
  as this will not allow the skin to breathe and, due to its sticky nature, may make particles of dust or dirt
  adhere to the tattoo.
• Do not be tempted to pick off the scab. The top will peel away, or flake off, in about 5 - 7 days. If you pick
  the scab, you risk infection, scarring or removing the colour from the tattoo.
• Sunbathing should be avoided whilst healing, as the sun will not only burn your tattoo, but also cause
  colours to fade.
• Avoid swimming, saunas, dirt, oil, grease, paint, industrial cleaners, caustic substances, raw meats,
  creams or ointments (except those already recommended).
• Swimming is not recommended for 10 days.

It is very unusual for a tattoo not to heal quickly as hygiene methods follow recommended procedures. Should
yours not be healing to your entire satisfaction, consult your doctor immediately.

Aftercare