Looking after your new artwork will keep it looking fresh, follow our ten tips below and enjoy your artwork or years to come...

Caring for your new tattoo!

There are four key care tips for any tattoo, remember these and your tattoo will look as good as new for years to come

Always keep your new tattoo clean by washing it regularly throughout the day. You've invested money and time into it, so look after it!

Once your tattoo is clean, keep it creamed with a non perfumed moisturising cream. We can sell you these in the shop

Don't let your tattoo dry out, if it does it will become itchy. Do not scratch your fresh tattoo, if absolutely necessary slap it!

We all love the sun and who can resist a beer outside in the hot weather and your new art on show. Use sun block or cover it completely

Your tattooist will have covered your tattoo at the end of the session, leave this dressing on for no more than 2 hours

Pat dry with clean paper towel and leave to “breathe” for approx 20 minutes. This allows for excess moisture to evaporate out.

Wrap your tattoo overnight if needed for the first night, otherwise only cover the tattoo if you are in a dirty or hazardous environment.

Avoid soaking the tattoo in water - bath, swimming etc keep your tattoo completely out of the sun for at least 2 weeks

Once the peeling is finished, you can apply a mild moisturiser regularly (e.g. Palmers coco butter)

Gently wash your new tattoo with warm water, a mild soap e.g. Sanex wash and your clean fingertips (non perfumed soaps)

When dry apply a thin layer of recommended aftercare cream. Avoid anything petroleum based e.g. Vaseline

Tattoos should be washed and new aftercare ointment applied 2 to 3 times a day until healing is completed

The Tattoo will start to itch, do not scratch the area or pull off the flaking skin. You'll loose the ink from that area.

Wearing sunscreen with at least SPF15 whenever exposed to the sun will greatly extend the life of your tattoo.

If you have any concerns about the healing of your tattoo please don't hesitate to contact us for advise.