Frequently Asked Questions
Parlor

Is it painful getting a tattoo?

Needles are used to apply tattoos.  Some areas of the body are more sensitive than others, but pain is usually nominal.

How do I care for a new tattoo?

  1. Remove bandage in 1-2 hours.
  2. Wash tattoo with soap and water.
  3. Pat dry.  DO NOT RUB.
  4. Apply a very small amount of antibacterial ointment (Neosporin, triple antibiotic ointment) 3 times daily for 1 week, washing before each application.
  5. DO NOT rebandage.
  6. DO Not let tattoo dry.
  7. Keep the tattoo out of the sun for at least 2 weeks.
  8. Keep tattoo out of salt or chlorine water until it is healed.
  9. DO NOT pick or scratch scabs.
  10. Other than for cleaning purposes DO NOT touch tattoo while it is healing.