Step 1. Take your bandage off after 1 hour, no more than 2.  

Step 2. Wash with unscented antibacterial soap and warm water. The first time you wash your new tattoo, you will need to use as hot of water as you can stand (do not scold yourself). 

Step 3. Rinse with cool water and pat dry with a clean paper towel.  

The first time you wash, let your tattoo air dry for 2-3 hours and then re wash the tattoo following steps 1-3 again. 

Any other time you wash your tattoo let it air dry for 20 minutes before applying Aquaphor or lotion. 
 

If you are in the process of getting a tattoo that will take multiple sessions to complete, please do not sun this area for the duration of the project. 

Do Not  

Pick/scratch 

Expose to direct sunlight for 1 month. 

Go swimming in lakes pools, spas, rivers, or oceans

Soak in water for 3 weeks. 

Do 

Wash 2 times daily  

Apply Aquaphor 2-4 times daily depending on placement. 

Blot excess ointment from tattoo.  

Switch to unscented lotion after 3-4 days. 

Pat or lightly slap to itch.  

Please let me know if you have any questions about the aftercare instructions or concerns during the healing process, I would be happy to answer your questions via text 480-570-9650, or you can email bailey@bqtattoos.com, as she is usually a little faster at responding.