Keep in mind that once it's on your body it's your responsibility.
Never touch a fresh or healing tattoo with your hands without washing them with anti-bacterial soap.
Avoid exposing your new tattoo to sunlight for at least 1 month. If you must expose your tattoo to sunlight use at least a 35 SPF sun block, but only after it's completely healed.
Remove the dressing and clean thoroughly with warm water and soap. Rinse completely and pat dry with a clean towel.
Apply a very thin layer of ointment, recommended by your artist, 3 to 4 times daily for 5 to 7 days or until the tattoo is healed.
Wash the tattoo at least twice daily with warm water and soap.
Wear clean, loose clothing.
Do not re-dress your tattoo.
Do not scratch the tattoo!
Do not pick at scabs!
Do not remove the dressing for at least 2 hours.
No swimming or soaking in the bathtub until the tattoo is completely healed.
Your tattoo may appear dry and dull
after it heals, do not worry, apply a non-allergenic lotion.
Your new tattoo should be taken very seriously!