Aftercare
How you look after it in the first few weeks decides how it looks for years. If anything feels off, call or WhatsApp us.
Tattoo
First few hours
Keep the wrap on for as long as we told you, usually 2 to 4 hours. Wash your hands, take it off, rinse the tattoo with lukewarm water and a mild unscented soap, then pat it dry with a clean paper towel.
Days 1 to 3
Some ink and fluid will seep out. That's normal. Wash it gently two or three times a day and put on a very thin layer of the ointment we gave you.
Days 4 to 14
It will peel and itch. Don't scratch or pick at the flakes. Use a light, unscented moisturiser once or twice a day.
Weeks 2 to 4
The surface has closed but the skin below is still healing, so it may look a little cloudy. It clears up as it settles.
After it heals
Sun fades ink faster than anything. Put sunscreen on it whenever it's out in the sun.
Do
- Touch it only with clean hands
- Wear loose, clean clothes over it
- Sleep on clean sheets
- Drink plenty of water
Don't
- Swim, steam or soak it for two weeks
- Keep it in direct sun
- Scratch, pick or peel it
- Use petroleum jelly or scented creams
Piercing
Twice a day
Spray or soak it with sterile saline. Gently wipe away any crust with clean gauze and pat it dry.
Leave it alone
Don't twist or turn the jewellery. Moving it irritates the piercing and slows healing.
Keep it in
Keep the first jewellery in until it has fully healed. Come back to us when you want to change it or go a size smaller.
| Placement | Usual healing time |
|---|---|
| Earlobe | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Nostril | 4 to 6 months |
| Septum | 2 to 3 months |
| Helix and cartilage | 6 to 12 months |
| Eyebrow and lip | 2 to 3 months |
| Navel | 6 to 12 months |
A little redness and soreness for a few days is normal. If redness spreads, it feels hot, there's thick yellow or green discharge, or you get a fever, see a doctor and let us know.
Begin yours.
Opp. Ganesha Temple, near Garuda Mall
Yelahanka New Town, Bengaluru 560064