All Tattoos
- Keep your tattoo clean… Please! (Including but not limited to: pets, cloth towels, work environments, etc. Wash your tattoo daily or as instructed!
- Do not soak your healing tattoo! (NO baths, hot tubs, swimming, saunas, dishes, etc.)
- Tattoos peel, much like sunburns. Do not pick at, scratch at or help the tattoo peel. It will do so on it’s own.
- Please contact your artist with any questions you may have.
Traditional Aftercare
- Keep tattoo covered for 2-6 hours (or as instructed by artist)
- After removing the wrap, wash your hands and gently wash the tattoo using a fragrance free mild antibacterial soap. Let the tattoo air dry. Then apply a small amount of Monark Tattoo Salve or an ointment (A&D, Aquaphor, etc.) to the tattoo.
- Repeat the last step 2-3 times a day for 3-5 days (or as instructed).
- After 3-5 days, continue with Monark Tattoo Salve or if using an ointment, switch to an unscented, water-based lotion for the remainder of the healing process. Continue to wash at least once daily until fully healed.
Adhesive Bandage Aftercare
- Wear bandage for 3-5 days (or as instructed by artist). During this time, fluid may accumulate under the bandage. Do not try to drain.
- When you are ready to remove your bandage, wash your hands and gently peel the bandage from your skin. Wash tattoo thoroughly using a fragrance free mild antibacterial soap and warm water. Allow for the tattoo to air dry. Remove any remaining adhesive using rubbing alcohol.
- Apply a small amount of Monark Tattoo Salve or an unscented, water-based lotion to the tattoo as needed for the remainder of the healing process.
- Continue to wash the tattoo at least once daily until healed.
