Aftercare
- Leave Hypafix (bandage) on for at least 24 hours. Try to keep it on for 4-6 days. (Only remove bandage early if skin feels irritated/uncomfortable, and immediately wash tattoo after removal)
- When removing the bandage, please do so in the shower, and gently wash with unscented soap. Pat to dry.
- After 24 hours of bandage removal, apply a THIN layer of a plain, white, unscented lotion. (We recommend Aveeno or Lubriderm)
- Apply moisturizer 1-2 times/day. (Do not over moisturize)
- Do NOT pick or scratch at your healing tattoo. (It will get itchy!)
- Keep your tattoo as dry as you can while healing. Showering is totally fine, just don’t soak or scrub it. No baths. No swimming. No jacuzzi’s.
- Stay out of the sun while your tattoo is healing. NO tanning.
*Do NOT apply sunscreen on a healing tattoo* (however, using sunscreen once the tattoo is healed is an excellent way to keep the tattoo looking fresh! The sun will damage/fade your tattoo over the years, so the more sunscreen, the better!)
- Do not re-bandage the tattoo while its healing.
- KEEP IT CLEAN
Your tattoo will take approximately 3 weeks to heal (although everyone heals at different speeds). For best results, please follow the instructions listed above. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to info@bloomtattooco.ca