- Do not re-bandage the tattoo.
- Do not apply Vaseline, lanolin or petroleum based products.
- Do not apply alcohol.
- Do not rub, scratch or pick at the tattoo.
- Do not expose the tattoo to direct sunlight, swim or soak in sauna, steam bath or bathtub for two weeks.
- Be sure clothing touching your tattoo is clean and soft.

A tattoo is considered minor surgery. It may bleed a bit at first but it will stop within a couple of hours. Most artists recommend the tattoo be kept bandaged overnight or for at least two to five hours. If the gauze sticks to the skin, soak the area with cold water until the gauze loosens, then remove carefully.

2 hours after getting your tattoo you want to wash your tattoo with soap and water, (preferably a nice liquid anti-bacterial soap) make sure you wash your hands first, and only use your hands to wash the tattoo.

Don't use any wash cloths or other scrubbing devices. (These items will irritate that tattoo and possibly cause some of the color to be pulled out.)

The night you get your tattoo you may want to wear something over the tattooed area that you wont mind getting dirty. The tattoo will release a little bit of color and possibly some body fluids when you sleep on the area, so don't be surprised if you get some sort of imprint on the inside of your clothes that night, this is very common.

Keep it clean, and lightly moisturize and your tattoo will heal very fast. Some people heal faster then others, Your tattoo should have very little raised scab area utilizing this technique, but some people will scab no matter what.

Once the tattoo is exposed, wash it carefully in cold water, gently applying antibacterial soap with fingers (never use a cloth) to remove all surface blood. Rinse with cold water, pat dry with a clean towel, and air-dry for 15 minutes. Then, gently and sparingly apply a thin layer of Tattoo ointment salve. Repeat 3 or 4 times a day for 7 to 10 days.

Do Not apply a bandage to your tattoo! (Your tattoo needs to breath to heal properly and covering it will keep it from doing that.)

After 2 days all the redness should be gone from around your tattoo. If the area your tattoo is turns Bright red and burns really bad after two days, chances are you have a skin infection, These are common with getting tattoo's, the key is recognizing it as soon as possible and taking care of it before it gets worse.

If you do get a slight skin infection I suggest that you use either Neo-sporin or some type of anti-biotic cream , use it just like you did the lotion in a very small amount and rubbing it all the way in.

After 5 to 14 days, the tattoo may start to peel (this is normal ñ like a sunburn) and scab. DO NOT pick or peel the skin away. Let it fall off naturally during washing or application of Tattoo Goo. Fresh skin will soon replace the dead skin. Colors may fade during the process, but will return when healing is completed.

Ointment salve and lotion keep your tattoos from drying and the skin areas soft and moist. Always apply sparingly. Too much prevents the skin/tattoo from breathing, and can cause leaching of the colors. If this happens, discontinue use, wash the tattoo, pat dry, and consult your tattoo artist at your earliest convenience.

After a few weeks, all scabbing will be gone, but the area may still be sensitive. Continue regular cleaning and application of ointment.

To insure to the sun is the major cause of tattoo fading, but after a few months you may sunbathe in moderation. Always use a sun block (at least SPF-30 sunscreen that provides UVA and UVB protection).

If you experience any reaction to your ointment, discontinue use and consult your tattoo artist.