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Essential Tips for Long-Lasting Body Art

Proper aftercare is crucial to ensuring that your tattoo looks great for years to come. We understand that getting a tattoo is a commitment, not a fleeting event, and our team is dedicated to helping you maintain your body art to the highest standards.

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Here are our top tips for taking care of your fresh tattoo:

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Protect Your Investment

The first TWO WEEKS of your tattoo aftercare is essential. In this two week period you must avoid direct sunlight, prolonged exposure to water, and scratching or grazing the tattoo. Avoid baths, swimming pools, jacuzzis and saunas and instead opt for rinsing and showering the tattoo. 
That’s: 

NO DIRECT SUNLIGHT 

NO SUBMERGING IN WATER 

NO ITCHING AND SCRATCHING 

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Follow Aftercare Instructions

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In the first 24 hours we recommend keeping the covering on for at least 1 hour. You then remove the covering and wash with warm soapy water to remove any plasma or ink build up on the surface of the tattoo. For the next 24 hours all you need to do is keep the tattoo clean and wash it if necessary.
 

After 24 hours your skin will have begun to seal and heal the tattoo and we highly recommend using a high-quality tattoo aftercare product like ones we stock in studio or an unscented cocoa butter to keep your tattoo moisturised during the healing process. This allows any scabbing and healing to heal softly and gradually avoiding heavy scabbing and ink loss in the tattoo. Apply your choice of aftercare 2 to 3 times a day for the initial 2 week period until fully healed to ensure the skin doesn't get too dry or crack during healing.

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Long-Term Care

To ensure your tattoo looks great for life, it's important to avoid sun and skin damage and keep your skin moisturised. Even after the initial 2-week healing process, regular moisturising and avoiding sun damage will keep your tattoo looking fresh for years to come. Keep in mind that some coloured inks and white ink can also fade over time, so a touch-up may be needed far in the future.