Second skin adhesive: leave on for 1-3 days. During the days you have the second skin on, please do NOT workout as the sweat will irritate the tattoo under the bandage. The best way to remove the adhesive is in the shower/under running water. Pull the bottom corner downward and let the water run through. After taking off the second skin, rinse the tattoo with a non-scented antibacterial soap such as Dial Gold and cold water. You will want to repeat this process once a day for the next week/ anytime after working out. If there is any excess adhesive that didn’t come off, you may use isopropyl alcohol ONLY on the adhesive and not the tattoo.

Saran wrap: leave on for 1-2 hours. Do NOT leave it on longer. Rinse the tattoo with a non-scented antibacterial soap such as Dial Gold and cold water. You will want to repeat this process once a day for the next week/ anytime after working out.

No matter which aftercare route you go, PLEASE do not submerge/ go swimming for at least 3 weeks. Remember, this is an open wound. You may apply a thin layer of non scented lotion or coconut oil once a day/whenever the tattoo is feeling itchy. Your body knows how to heal a tattoo, let it do it’s thing. You are responsible for the tattoo when you leave the studio. Although infection isn’t common, it’s most likely to occur during the healing process.