CLIENT RESOURCES

PREPARING FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT

    • Get a good nights sleep the night before.

    • Avoid alcohol 24 hours before appointment.

    • If you have sensitive skin you can shave before hand.

    • Moisturise the area the days leading up to your appointment.

    • Shower before and wear deodorant. (I’ll be sitting close to you)

    • Wear clean, comfortable clothing

    • Eat a big meal

    • Headphones (Feel free to listen to music or watch a show)

    • Cold water, Snacks (lollies, sugary drink etc.)

    • Jumper / Blanket (it gets cold in the shop)

    • If you’re extra nervous you can bring a friend for support until we start tattooing.

    • Wear comfortable clothes

    • Make sure we can easily access the area you want tattooed

    • BACK/SPINE TATTOOS An open front shirt/ button up shirt you can wear backwards

    • STERNUM/ SIDE BOOB Wireless swimming top with slidable/adjustable cups.

    • UPPER THIGHS/ BOTTOM long skirts are great, they can be tucked under to make sure you feel covered up and secure.

    • PRIVACY SCREENS AND NIPPLE COVERS ARE AVAILABLE (but it’s always good to be prepared)

    • Don’t be too early, just be on time.

    • Trust the process, allow time for changes in design, placement etc.

    • Ask questions if you’re unsure about anything.

    • If you have anxiety or any other concerns let me know so I can accomodate.

AFTERCARE

    • Leave the bandage or wrap on for the time your artist recommended (usually 1–4 hours).

    • Wash your hands thoroughly before touching the tattoo.

    • Gently remove the glad wrap. If it sticks, wet it with lukewarm water to loosen adhesive and peel slowly.

    • Rinse the tattoo with lukewarm water and a mild, fragrance-free antibacterial soap. Use your clean hands no cloths or sponges.

    • Pat dry with a clean paper towel or allow to air dry. Do not rub.

    • Don’t apply any cream you want the tattoo clean and dry to encourage healing

    • Wear loose, clean clothing over the area to avoid irritation.

  • The next 7–10 days

    • Clean the tattoo twice daily (morning and night) with mild, fragrance-free soap and lukewarm water.

    • After each wash, pat dry and apply a thin layer of fragrance-free moisturizer or tattoo aftercare product. Use a light, non-greasy amount enough to keep the skin slightly hydrated.

    • Expect normal stages: redness and mild swelling initially, then scabbing or light flaking as the skin heals. It may itch this is normal.

    • Do not pick or scratch.

    • Keep the tattoo protected from friction and tight clothing.

    • If scabs form, allow them to fall off naturally. Picking can cause scarring and color loss.

    • Continue this routine until peeling and flaking stop and the skin looks settled (often 7–14 days for surface healing; full deeper healing takes longer).

    • Don’t submerge the tattoo in water (baths, pools, hot tubs, lakes, oceans) until fully healed — usually at least 2 weeks, often up to 4 weeks.

    • Don’t expose the fresh tattoo to direct sunlight or tanning beds. UV rays fade and damage healing skin.

    • Don’t pick, peel, or scratch scabs or flakes.

    • Don’t use scented lotions, petroleum jelly, or heavy creams not formulated for tattoos unless advised by your artist.

    • Don’t shave over the tattoo until healed.

    • Don’t let others touch the tattoo with unwashed hands.

    • Don’t assume more product is better — over-moisturizing can suffocate the skin and delay healing.

  • Recommended products

    • Mild, fragrance-free soap: plain antibacterial or gentle cleanser (used for washing the area).

    • A light, unscented moisturiser

    • Bapanthan (very small amount) on areas of concern

    • Sunscreen (after fully healed): broad-spectrum SPF 30+ to protect tattoo color from fading.

  • Final notes

    • Healing varies by person and tattoo size/placement. Be patient and consistent with basic cleaning and light moisturizing.

    • Proper aftercare preserves color, clarity, and reduces risk of infection. Treat your tattoo gently; it’s a lasting expression that deserves careful attention.

SECOND SKIN

    • Leave the second skin on for 24hours - days max.

    • A bit of ink/ plasma under the film is normal.

    • Avoid sweating, swimming or anything that may lift the adhesive.

    • Remove gently, under warm water.

    • Pull it from the bottom of film downwards.

    • Any residue can be removed with a gentle wash.

    • Give it a gentle wash and pat dry.

    • Let the tattoo breathe for 30-60 minutes.

    • Apply a thing layer or tattoo safe moisturiser.

  • Follow Aftercare instructions.

  • Final notes

    • Water gets under it.

    • If the edges become unstuck around the tattoo.

    • If you get any redness, swelling, heat, rash, or large fluid bubble under film.

OTHER QUESTIONS

    • NOT ADVISED

    • It changes the texture of the skin and makes it harder to tattoo

    • It’s unreliable and sometimes doesn’t work

    • Your skin can have an adverse reaction

    • It can wear of quickly, making the tattoo more painful as the body and brain haven’t had time to register and react to being tattooed.

    • IF YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED IT:

    • Reccomended Brand: TKTX Australia

    • You will need to purchase it before your appoinment

    • I will apply after skin prep. And it will be factored into the length of your appointment

  • • Each person in the group is required to pay a deposit, this is to be sent as one payment

    • Only the person being tattooed is to be in the studio. No hanging out while others are being tattooed

    • The studio is a professional workspace and must be respected at all times

    • Design changes can only be made up to 24 hours before the appointment

    • If the booking is treated as a group activity or event, it must be scheduled outside of shop hours and will incur an additional fee

    • No split payments , the total appointment cost is to be paid by one person and sorted privately within the group

    • Cash payments may be made individually

    • Touch ups are included in the cost of tattoos

    • They are only valid if you experience any issues within the first 2 months of getting your tattoo

    • If the touch up is required from obvious negligence of your tattoo your touch up will include a fee.

    • Touch ups in places like, inner lip, fingers, toes, side of the feet are not included

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