Before
Please try not to consume alcohol the night before your tattoo.
Eat something before coming to the studio.
During
Wear comfortable clothes that will enable the artist to easily access the area to be tattooed.
Bring anything else that will make the experience more comfortable such as drinks, mp3 player, books, a friend for support (max 2 people).
Right After
Your fresh tattoo will be bandaged, take the bandage off about an hour after that.
Gently clean the tattooed area with warm soapy water till it is completely clean.
Diligently apply the recommended cream at least 3 times a day or when needed until the tattoo is fully healed.
Two weeks following the tattoo
No swimming.
Stay away from direct exposure to sunlight.
Do not expose the tattooed area to dampness and moisture for too long. (i.e.: sweat, spa, steam baths)
When your new tattoo is healing, it will scab. Please do not pick at it, the scabs will fall off when it is ready.
It will also ITCH. Do not scratch it.
Following the advise above is to ensure your new tattoo heals properly and the outcome is ideal.