the TATTOO HEALING RITUAL
FIRST 24 HOURS
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Keep cling wrap on for 2 - 6 hours.
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With clean hands, take off cling wrap.
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Wash thoroughly in the shower with warm soapy water or Tattoo Cleanser using your hands. Avoid using a cloth, flannel or scrubber as that can affect the healing.
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Pat dry with paper towel (not a fabric towel)
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Apply a thin layer of Aftercare Collective Tattoo Balm, enough to leave a nice shiny sheen over the tattoo.
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Rewrap your tattoo in cling wrap overnight.
next 3 days
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With clean hands, remove cling wrap each morning.
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Using your hands, wash Tattoo with Tattoo Cleanser and wipe clean with wet paper towel.
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Pat dry with dry paper towel
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Apply a thin layer of aftercare balm and do so at least 3 times a day. Avoid double dipping.
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Wash in the shower as above and wrap in cling wrap with a thin layer of balm underneath.
DAYS 4 - 14
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Wash tattoo once a day in the shower using soapy water and/or Tattoo Cleanser.
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Lightly apply Tattoo balm whenever the tattoo is feeling dry and until the tattoo is no longer peeling and flaky.
DO'S
DOnt'S
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Wear sunscreen on your tattoo when outdoors once your tattoo is healed.
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Continue to moisturise your tattoo even after healing to keep your tattoo crisp and vibrant.
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Contact your artist if you have any questions regarding your tattoo.
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Cover tattoo with loose clothing during healing.
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Don't have your tattoo in direct sunlight for long periods of time.
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Don't or scratch at your tattoo during the healing.
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Don't soak your tattoo in water for 2 weeks e.g. baths, spas, pools, saunas are a no go zone.
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Don't exercise the area that's been today for at least 3 days.
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Don't allow pets or pet hair to go near your fresh tattoo.