Tattoo Aftercare
Tattoo aftercare starts the moment you leave the tattoo shop.
Once the tattoo is done, the artist will apply a thin layer of Grumpy Bosco’s E-Ointment
(or A&D ointment) over the entire tattooed area. Your artist will then cover the area completely with plastic wrap or a bandage (paper towel is normal). This covering protects the open skin from bacteria, sunlight, and from rubbing against clothing.
As tempting as it can be to remove the protective cover to look at the tattoo, the bandage or plastic wrap should stay on for at least an hour after the process.
The length of time will depend on the size and location of the tattoo. Plastic wrap must be removed within 2 hours. Bandage can stay longer but may be stuck to the tattooed area. DO NOT pull it off. Wet the backing of the bandage with warm water to remove easily.
After a thorough hand-washing with antibacterial soap (dish soap is fine), a person can gently wash the tattoo with antibacterial soap and warm water.
The ointment on the skin will come off, and the tattoo may appear as if it is oozing ink or a thick, sticky substance. This reaction is not cause for concern; it's just the excess fluid and ink from the tattoo process.
After washing, pat the skin with a clean paper towel and allow it to air-dry for up to an hour.
When the area is completely dry, apply a very thin layer of Grumpy Bosco’s E-Ointment (or A&D ointment) to the tattoo, and leave it uncovered to allow the skin to breathe. Repeat this process at least 3 times daily.
We highly recommend Grumpy Bosco’s E-Ointment. If you can’t find it, use A&D Ointment.
Products like Aquaphor, Lubriderm, Aveeno, Curel, Eucerin etc. are discouraged by this shop. Use them at your own risk.
Note: Always wash first and keep your dirty fingers off of it (this accounts for of 98% of infections).
DO NOT apply ointment over an existing layer! WASH IT FIRST!
No excessive alcohol use for 24 hours. No pool, No hot tub, No saltwater for at least 10 days. No tanning for 2 weeks.
Once the tattoo is done, the artist will apply a thin layer of Grumpy Bosco’s E-Ointment
(or A&D ointment) over the entire tattooed area. Your artist will then cover the area completely with plastic wrap or a bandage (paper towel is normal). This covering protects the open skin from bacteria, sunlight, and from rubbing against clothing.
As tempting as it can be to remove the protective cover to look at the tattoo, the bandage or plastic wrap should stay on for at least an hour after the process.
The length of time will depend on the size and location of the tattoo. Plastic wrap must be removed within 2 hours. Bandage can stay longer but may be stuck to the tattooed area. DO NOT pull it off. Wet the backing of the bandage with warm water to remove easily.
After a thorough hand-washing with antibacterial soap (dish soap is fine), a person can gently wash the tattoo with antibacterial soap and warm water.
The ointment on the skin will come off, and the tattoo may appear as if it is oozing ink or a thick, sticky substance. This reaction is not cause for concern; it's just the excess fluid and ink from the tattoo process.
After washing, pat the skin with a clean paper towel and allow it to air-dry for up to an hour.
When the area is completely dry, apply a very thin layer of Grumpy Bosco’s E-Ointment (or A&D ointment) to the tattoo, and leave it uncovered to allow the skin to breathe. Repeat this process at least 3 times daily.
We highly recommend Grumpy Bosco’s E-Ointment. If you can’t find it, use A&D Ointment.
Products like Aquaphor, Lubriderm, Aveeno, Curel, Eucerin etc. are discouraged by this shop. Use them at your own risk.
Note: Always wash first and keep your dirty fingers off of it (this accounts for of 98% of infections).
DO NOT apply ointment over an existing layer! WASH IT FIRST!
No excessive alcohol use for 24 hours. No pool, No hot tub, No saltwater for at least 10 days. No tanning for 2 weeks.