What to avoid 24 hours prior Working out Alcohol What to avoid 48 hours prior Aspirin or Ibuprofen (Tylenol is okay) What to avoid 72 hours prior Direct sunlight (tanning) What to avoid 2 weeks prior Antibiotics What to avoid 8 weeks prior Chemical peels or laser treatments (in the tattooing area) Steroids Shave the desired area the day of your appointment to prepare your skin for the tattoo. Arrive well rested, hydrated and not intoxicated.

Leave your second skin cover on for 3–6 days with 6 days being the best. Don't put anything else on your tattoo while it's healing except what was given in your post-care bag. Avoid sleeping directly on your tattoo if possible. Once the second skin is removed, with clean hands gently wash your tattoo with your provided tattoo soap and water. Pat dry with a clean paper towel (not a bath towel) and apply a thin layer of Aquaphor. Wash once daily, drying and applying Aquaphor each morning thereafter. Reapply Aquaphor 5–7 times a day for the following 10–14 days. If you bled more than average during your procedure, please refrain from using blood thinners for an additional 24 hours. Your tattoo should be healed in 2 weeks. IN THE SCAB ERA Do not prematurely pick at your tattoo. ​ Avoid direct sunlight. ​ Avoid saunas, pools and the beach. ​ Avoid excess sweating; No working out/hiking.

Once your tattoo is fully healed, apply sunscreen to it daily, SPF 30–50. If a second session is needed, book this for 6–8 weeks after your first session; or you can renew your delicate fine-line tattoo every few years as an annual session. Especially for tattoos in areas which fade faster such as feet, knees, fingers and elbows. Please contact HL Studio + Ink directly for a quote.