Friday, November 28, 2008 by admin under Uncategorized
We won the MyFox Cleveland Hotlist!
THANK YOU! to all who voted. One of the rewards in this business is recognition. Everyone likes being told they’re doing a good job. You let us know that we are doing a fabulous job and helped kick off the holiday season with a smile.
THANK YOU!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 by admin under Tattoo Aftercare
Proper care of your tattoo is YOUR responsibility. Just like anyhting else, if you take care of it, it will look it’s best. If you don’t, it won’t!
-Make sure you wash your hands thoroughly before touching you tattoo for any reason; EVERYTIME!
-Remove bandage after 1-2 hours. Wash carefully with a mild anti-bacterial soap and warm water. Pat dry with a paper towel. DO NOT WIPE WITH A TOWEL!
-Do not rebandage
-Apply a VERY thin coat of A&D Ointment, rub it in gently, but well. Wash the tattoo and reapply ointment 2-3 times per day for the first 3 days. After the first 3 days switch to a mild hand lotion and apply it in the same way for the next 7-10 days.
-Avoid any lotion with perfumes, dyes or additives; especially aloe or vitamin E. Some brand names that work well for most people are Vaseline Intensive Care and Original Nivea.
-Sometimes ointments and lotions will clog your pores causing small pimples or red bumps similar to heat rash around the tattoo. Discontinue using ointment/ lotion if any of these appear and let the tattoo dry heal. The pimples will usually clear up in a few days.
-ABSOLUTELY NO sunbathing, swimming, soaking, exercising the area or tight/binding clothing on your tattoo until the healing process is complete. (At least 2 weeks to a month)
-DO NOT pick or scratch at the tattoo while it is healing. You will pull the color directly out of your tattoo.
-After it is healed, use sunblock when you are outdoors to prevent fading.
If you have any questions, feel free to call your artist!