Drink plenty of water a few weeks leading up to your appointment. Get plenty of rest. Avoid alcohol, and make sure to eat a good breakfast/lunch before your appointment!

Shoulder - shoulder blade - bicep area - chest

Sleeveless top or top that fully exposes the area you are having tattooed

Sternum or spine

Flannel or zip up jacket that can be unbuttoned to expose areas on the front and worn backwards to expose areas on the back

Hips - upper thigh

Swim bottoms or black stretchy shorts

For larger hip pieces - swimsuit bottoms that untie at the side are best

All other areas are at your discretion.

Darker or black clothing is best just in case some ink finds its way on your clothes!

If you have recently experienced a flare up of a skin condition such as eczema, psoriasis, hives, etc.

If you intend to have prolonged sun exposure less than 2 weeks after your tattoo appointment

If you have intensive labor activities planned less than 2 weeks after your tattoo appointment

If you are pregnant or currently breastfeeding

If you are on antibiotics or blood thinners

I will wrap you with a clear adhesive wrap called Saniderm. This will stay on for 3-5 days and fill up with plasma. This will look super gross, but I promise it is so good for your tattoo!

This liquid will dry underneath the wrap after a few days and then you should be good to take it off.

I recommend taking it off in the shower, cleaning it with soapy water and then start moisturizing your new ink.

I recommend Hustle Butter for your moisturizer. Just a small thin layer a few times a day.