Every pigment, needle and consumable used in my studio is selected for one reason: the safety of the person in the chair and the longevity of the tattoo.
Materials
Aftercare guide
Aftercare decides how a tattoo looks in ten years. Follow these steps, and contact me if anything feels off.
Keep the bandage on for 2–6 hours
The fresh tattoo is covered to protect it from bacteria. Leave the wrap on for the time I tell you at the end of the session, so the skin can release excess ink and plasma.
Wash it gently
Remove the wrap and wash with lukewarm water and fragrance-free antibacterial soap, using clean fingertips only. Rinse well and pat dry with a paper towel. Never rub or scrub.
Apply a thin layer of balm
Once clean and dry, apply a very thin layer of a tattoo-specific balm or fragrance-free moisturiser, 2–3 times a day for about a week. Less is more — the skin needs to breathe.
Avoid sun, pools and long baths
No direct sun or tanning beds for at least three weeks, and no swimming pools, hot tubs or long soaks until it is fully healed. UV and standing water fade and damage fresh work.
Do not scratch or pick
Itching and light peeling are normal. Picking scabs disturbs healing and can cause scarring or patchy ink. Tap the area gently instead.
Rest, hydrate, eat well
Your body heals the tattoo. Drink water, sleep properly and eat well. If you notice excessive redness, swelling or discharge, message me and see a doctor.
Hygiene
Sterile, single-use tooling, disinfected surfaces and documented protocols are not optional extras — they are the baseline for every session.