Aftercare

✨ The First Wrap (Second Skin):

I’ll apply a clear second skin bandage over your new tattoo.

Leave it on for 24 hours unless it fills with too much fluid or starts peeling up. (Don’t freak out if you see ink + plasma pooling — that’s totally normal!)

If it leaks or lifts, just carefully remove it, wash the tattoo, and apply a new piece.

💧 Switching to a Fresh One:

After 24 hours, gently peel off the bandage in the shower. It helps to remove it as you would a command strip from the wall, stretching perpendicular to the skin. Don't peel it back!

Wash your tattoo with fragrance-free soap and lukewarm water.

Pat dry, then apply a new second skin bandage.

This one can stay on for 3–5 days (or until it starts peeling at the edges).

🌸 After the Bandage Comes Off:

Once you’re bandage-free, wash gently once or twice daily.

Keep the tattoo moisturized with a thin layer of fragrance-free lotion.

Some flaking and itching is normal — don’t pick or scratch!

🚫 What to Avoid:

No swimming, soaking, or hot tubs while healing.

Avoid direct sun and tanning until fully healed.

Don’t over-moisturize — a thin layer is all you need.

💕 Waifu Wisdom:

Think of your tattoo like a brand new manga, don’t let anyone bend the pages, spill on it, or leave it in the sun. Treat it gently, and it’ll stay crisp and beautiful forever.