PRE & AFTER CARE

 
 

PRE APPOINTMENT INFO

*If you have an existing tattoo from another business, it is a requirement that you email photos for approval before booking*

Please do not arrive more than 15 minutes late as we can not accommodate for late arrivals and you will lose your deposit - allow more than adequate time for traffic and parking. There is plenty of free parking located in front and next to the shopfront. The salon is next door to Australia Post.

We do not allow any guests in the treatment room unless English is not your first language. If English is your additional language, please ensure you have an interpreter to help you read and understand the terms and conditions and to help you with booking the correct appointment and to assist with the consultation process so we can ensure you understand and consent to the procedure. We have a no children policy in the treatment room.

The Day Before: Gently exfoliate the area being tattooed and surrounding skin for better pigment retention. We need super hydrated skin to work on.

The Day Of:

  • Avoid exercise.

  • Arrive makeup-free in the tattoo area

  • Wear black or dark clothing (pigment may flick from machine).

  • Do not wear lash extensions if getting eyeliner tattoo.

  • Headphones are welcome for comfort.

  • Arrive on time - no more than 15 minutes late, or your deposit may be forfeited. Free parking is available in front and next to the salon (next to Australia Post).

What to Avoid:

  • 2 days prior: Caffeine, alcohol, aspirin/ibuprofen, facial waxing/brow tinting.

  • 7 days prior: Fish oils, blood thinners (check with us if unsure), facials/peels, Botox.

  • 2 weeks prior: Heavy sun exposure, solarium tanning, lip fillers if having your lips tattooed.

Why It Matters: Avoiding these ensures minimal bleeding and better pigment retention. Not following these instructions may require additional touch-ups at your cost.

AFTERCARE

Aftercare instructions will be emailed on the day of your appointment. Following them carefully for 7 days is essential. Pre-care and aftercare account for 50% of your healed result.

During healing:

  • No makeup on the treated area

  • Keep the area dry and out of the sun

  • Avoid exercise or heavy sweating until scabs have fallen off (about 10 days)

  • Apply the balm as directed

Proper aftercare protects your tattoo, helps it heal correctly, and ensures the best colour and results. 6 week touch up sessions are a requirement for new clients in order to achieve the best result possible.

TOUCH UP SESSIONS

The full results of your cosmetic tattoo will not be visible until after your 6 week touch up session. Every clients skin heals differently, so multiple touch ups may be required to achieve your desired result. All touch up sessions are at the clients own cost, and sometimes more than one session is needed, as each skin type responds uniquely to tattooing. It is normal after only having one session to feel that your tattoo is uneven, faded or patchy.

We tattoo every client to the best of our ability and skin type knowledge, so variations in healed results are normal and skin dependent. Please ensure you are completely happy with your tattoo during your touch up appointment, as additional sessions beyond the second will incur extra charges.