1. IF I WRAPPED YOU IN A BANDAGE: leave the bandage on for 3-4 hours after your appointment then move onto step 2
IF I WRAPPED YOU IN DERM SHIELD: leave the derm shield on overnight then move onto step 2 in the morning. If your tattoo starts to leak fluids out of the derm shield before you go to bed move on to step 2

2. remove the bandage or derm shield (this is easiest in the shower for the derm shield) and gently wash the tattoo with unscented, antibacterial soap. A pea sized amount of soap should do the trick.

3. press a clean paper towel onto the tattoo to dry it. Do not rub the tattoo dry and do not use a regular towel. Make sure to soak up all of the moisture on and around the tattoo.

4. apply the provided second piece of derm shield onto the now clean & dry tattoo. Peel the paper side off first, then apply ontop of your tattoo like a sticker. Then remove the plastic top layer where the yellow arrows indicate a crease. Try your best to avoid air bubbles but it's okay if there's a few. This second derm shield can be left on for 2 days and you can shower while it's on!

5. after 2 days remove the derm shield & wash with unscented bacterial soap 2 times daily until the tattoo scabs over

6. once the tattoo has scabbed over apply lotion 3 times daily or whenever the tattoo is itchy

7. after a few months I'd so appreciate if you would email me a healed photo of your tattoo!

*If you have any trouble applying your second piece of derm shield or it gets messed up while you are trying to apply it- you can either try and buy some from a pharmacy or you can email me and come by the studio and my shopmates and I will happily provide you with an extra piece. I will even apply it on you myself if I'm working that day!