While we guarantee you top-notch tattoos, crafted to perfection, we believe that you also have a big role to play, in caring for your tattoo. A major part of the healing process occurs within 2 weeks of getting a tattoo, and the following practices can help you tattoo heal perfectly.
Cleansing
After the tattooing session, our artists will wrap your tattoo, to prevent dust or other such particles from falling on the raw skin. You may remove this wrap after 2 hours and clean the area with lukewarm water. Pat dry with a clean cotton cloth or a tissue. We recommend you commence applying the tattoo protector cream – it facilitates healing of the tattoo and helps maintain it.
Protector Cream Application
Application of the protector cream is crucial to the healing process. From day 2 of getting your tattoo, we recommend you apply the protector cream 3-4 times a day. Do coat your tattoo with a layer of the cream before and after bathing as well – it serves as a water-resistant layer, whist providing the required moisture to your skin as well.
Oozing of the Ink
Oozing of the ink symbolises the first stage of your healing process. Within a day or two of getting a tattoo, you may notice a little quantity of ink oozing out. Don’t panic! We reassure you that this is just a sign, that your tattooed skin is well on the road to recovery.
Scabbing
Once the ink has stopped oozing out of the skin, the skin begins to feel dry, and slowly starts peeling off. Scabbing is a very normal part of the healing process as well, so do not panic. However, it is important, that whilst the skin peels off, you do not pick it out/ peel it any further. This if done, will result in patchy fading of the tattoo. The dry skin must be allowed to fall off on its own.
Cartridges
We use Cheyenne & FYT cartridges imported from the USA and Germany. The tattoo cartridge needles are fully sterilized and are disposed after every session. Our cartridge needle system is completely automated, the needle goes only up to the second layer of your skin while tattooing hence causing much less pain as compared to other needle systems and a much quicker healing time for your tattoo.
Itching
The final stage in the healing process of your tattoo is the itching. As it dries and peels off, the skin will begin to itch. But do not worry, this is completely normal and indicates perfect healing. Do not scratch the tattooed area though, gently pat it, to lessen the itch.
Post Healing
Once all the dry skin has fallen off, you may see a white, thin, shiny layer, which is nothing but your new, bare skin. This may cause your tattoo to temporarily look a little dull. We encourage you to apply the protector cream once a day and daily, after 2 weeks of getting your tattoo done. By the end of the third week, you will begin to see a noticeable difference, as your tattoo gets darker and clearer again, a little further along the road to recovery each day! Do note that the glossy effect on tattoos is a result on meticulous self-care. Apply the tattoo protector cream daily, to keep your tattoo looking fresh and glossy, always.