AFTERCARE

HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR NEW TATTOO

CLING FILM

After 2-3 hours, gently remove the cling film and wash with warm water and antibacterial soap. You can rewrap the tattoo overnight for the first night if you wish but do not rewrap it again after that.

SECOND SKIN

Keep the second skin on for 2-3 days and then remove it slowly in warm running water by pulling the film downwards. Wash the tattoo with warm water and antibacterial soap. For more info, click here.

ABSORBENT PADS

Your artist should have given you specific instructions based on their own aftercare advice, please follow these accordingly. For more info, click here.

For wet healing, apply a thin layer of Low Key Tattoo Balm 2-3 times a day until the skin returns to its pre-tattoo condition (usually around 2 weeks).

  • If your artist has recommended dry healing, do not apply any creams, lotions, or serums while your tattoo heals.

  • Stay out of sunlight and tanning booths until the tattoo is healed, at least 10 days.

  • Do not soak the tattoo in the bath, sauna, jacuzzi, or go swimming while your new tattoo is healing. Showers are fine.

  • DO NOT RUB or PICK the treated area while it is healing. Loss of saturation and/or infection could occur.

  • Extreme sun exposure over the years can fade your tattoo. This can be minimized by using a strong sunscreen, at least SPF 30.

  • Your tattoo should heal in around 2 weeks.

  • Consult a Doctor if any signs or symptoms develop, such as redness at the site, green/yellow discharge (foul smelling), and/or fever.

  • Do not listen to your friends about the healing process of tattoos.

  • Should you have any problems or questions, you can email us at info@blankcollective.co.uk or call us on 02045478577.