Faqs & Aftercare

FAQs

  • No, we only provide services to patrons 18+ regardless of parental consent.

  • Yes, we have artists that are extremely versed in cover-ups.

  • Deposits are non-refundable, but can be transferred to a new date if notified at least 72 hours prior to appointment.

  • We currently do not offer piercing services.

  • We are ok with clients using numbing cream but always check with the artist first. We don’t currently offer numbing cream at the shop.

  • We have a strict no kid policy. We reserve the right to deny service if client has a child with them.

  • We always accept walk-ins. All walk-ins are treated in first come first served manner.

  • Clients should be well rested and should eat prior to their appointment. Wear comfortable clothing.

Aftercare

Always wash your hands before touching your tattoo!

  • When you get home: Remove bandage within 1-2 hours after getting your tattoo. Do not re-bandage.

  • Wash your tattoo with an unscented anti-bacterial liquid soap (Yellow Dial soap is best) Be gentle and avoid washcloths. PAT DRY, DO NOT RUB.

  • Moisturize with Aquaphor (preferred), cocoa butter or shea butter

  • Wash and moisturize 2x per day.

  • The first 3-4 days: With clean hands apply a small amount of ointment on your tattoo 3-5 times a day. You may use Aquafor A&D. On the first night, you may want to wrap your tattoo in saran wrap to prevent sticking to your bedding. Do not use any cloth bandages or pads, as the fibers of this material can adhere to your open tattoo and hinder the healing process.

  • Wear clean, soft clothing over your tattoo for the first 2 weeks– nothing abrasive or irritating.

  • For a foot tattoo: go barefoot as much as possible. When wearing shoes, wrap your clean tattoo in saran wrap, and then cover with a clean cotton sock before putting on your shoe. Avoid sandals or flip-flops for this period to prevent chafing and damage to the tattoo.

  • After day 4: On the 3rd or 4th day your tattoo will begin to peel. This is normal! Do not pick at the skin. Begin using a mild, white, unscented lotion, free of dyes or Perfumes.

  • Use lotion for minimum 2 weeks, 1-2 times daily.

My Artist wrapped my tattoo with Saniderm…..What now?

Saniderm is a bandage barrier that helps protect your tattoo from dirt, friction, and bacteria, while being breathable enough to allow healing oxygen in, while also keeping essential moisture from escaping.

Once you get a good look and a pic to post on the gram, they will cover the tattoo in some way. Some artists put on some healing ointment and a bandage of some sort and send you on your way, but the newer method is using a Saniderm bandage. These bandages look like plastic wrap and can be cut to specifically fit your new tat. Some artists will put an ointment and this bandage, and others will just put the bandage. Both methods are fine — it’s mostly a judge-in-the-moment kind of thing. Some tattoo artists will tell you that it’s actually good if you are seeing blood in your bandage, and that’s not a reason to take it off.

There’s some science behind this. The plasma in your blood carries awesome goodies that help to heal your wound. Saniderm traps your blood so it doesn’t go leaking onto your favorite clothing, and stays right there healing your tattoo where it should be. Unless you’ve got quite a bit of leakage, you can generally keep your Saniderm on for the first 24 hours after you get your tattoo.

  • Keep the bandage on for 3 days no longer than 4.

  • Bandage IS waterproof