Wild Roots Tattoo & Art Gallery

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Tattoo Aftercare

Day 1

Week 2

Day 1

Person washing shoulder with soap, showing butterfly tattoo.

Please leave your wrap on for two hours (or however long instructed by your artist). After removing the wrap, wash your tattoo with luke warm water and antibacterial soap. Pat dry. Apply a small layer of A&D or Auquaphor. Avoid any scented soaps and lotions directly on the tattoo for the next two weeks. Soreness is normal, gently apply ice to your new tattoo if needed. 

Week 1

Week 2

Day 1

A person getting a wavy line tattoo on their forearm.

Wash your new tattoo with luke-warm water and antibacterial soap twice a day, morning and night is best. After washing, pat your tattoo dry apply a light layer of A&D or Aquaphor. Apply light layers of moisturizer as needed for the first week. 

Week 2

Week 2

Week 2

A person touching their tattooed forearm with a gentle hand gesture.

Wash your tattoo with luke-warm water and antibacterial soap once a day. Apply a light layer of unscented lotion twice a day or as needed. Do not scratch your tattoo. If it is itchy, lightly tap/hit with your hand. Scratching can affect the healing process. 

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180 Westminster Road Canterbury

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