🔹Preperation & Aftercare

🔹 Tattoo Appointment Prep Checklist

✅ Get Rested – A good night’s sleep helps your body handle the process better.
✅ Eat Before You Come – Have a solid meal so your blood sugar stays steady.
✅ Stay Hydrated – Drink water before and during your appointment.
✅ Avoid Alcohol & Drugs – No alcohol or blood-thinners for at least 24 hours before.
✅ Shower & Be Clean – Come with clean skin, no heavy lotions or perfumes.
✅ Wear Comfortable Clothes – Loose, dark clothing that gives easy access to the tattoo area.
✅ Bring ID – A valid photo ID is required for all clients.
✅ Bring Cash (if required) – Final payment after deposit is usually cash only.
✅ Pack Snacks/Drinks – Especially for longer sessions, bring something easy to eat/drink.
✅ Avoid Sunburns & Tanning – Don’t come in with damaged skin.
✅ Relax & Trust the Process – I’ll guide you through everything step by step.

🔹Aftercare

What aftercare products do you recommend?

 🔹 Aftercare (With Product Recommendation)

Tattoo Aftercare Checklist

✅ Leave the bandage on for the first few hours (or as instructed).
✅ Wash gently with lukewarm water and fragrance-free soap. Pat dry with a clean paper towel.
✅ Apply a thin layer of tattoo-specific balm or fragrance-free moisturizer. (Professional aftercare balm available in-studio for $25.)
✅ Moisturize regularly — keep it slightly moisturized, not soaked.
✅ Don’t pick or peel scabs; let them heal naturally.
✅ Avoid swimming, saunas, or long baths for 2–3 weeks.
✅ Keep the tattoo out of direct sunlight while healing. Use sunscreen after it’s healed.
✅ Wear loose, clean clothing over the tattooed area.
✅ Expect redness, peeling, and itching during healing. If you notice excessive swelling, pus, or unusual pain, contact me or a medical professional.

🔹 Aftercare (Without Product Mention)

Tattoo Aftercare Checklist

✅ Leave the bandage on for the first few hours (or as instructed).
✅ Wash gently with lukewarm water and fragrance-free soap. Pat dry with a clean paper towel.
✅ Apply a thin layer of fragrance-free, gentle moisturizer.
✅ Moisturize regularly — keep it slightly moisturized, not soaked.
✅ Don’t pick or peel scabs; let them heal naturally.
✅ Avoid swimming, saunas, or long baths for 2–3 weeks.
✅ Keep the tattoo out of direct sunlight while healing. Use sunscreen after it’s healed.
✅ Wear loose, clean clothing over the tattooed area.
✅ Expect redness, peeling, and itching during healing. If you notice excessive swelling, pus, or unusual pain, contact me or a medical professional.

How long does healing take?

🔹 Typical Tattoo Healing Timeline

Days 1–3: Redness, swelling, tenderness. Tattoo may feel like a sunburn.

Days 4–14: Peeling, flaking, and itching begin (normal healing process).

Days 15–30: Surface looks healed, but deeper layers are still repairing. Skin may look slightly shiny or cloudy.

👉 Full healing usually takes 2–4 weeks, depending on size, placement, and individua