There are four main stages of tattoo healing.

Tattoos are healed to the touch after about two weeks, however they aren’t FULLY healed (under the skin) until about a month. Of course everyone is different and some people will heal faster/slower then others. Be mindful and contact your artist if you have concerns about the healing of your tattoo.

Fresh (Days 1-6)
- Feeling warm to the touch
- Plasma, ink, and blood coming to the surface
Itchy/Peeling (days 7-14)
- Flaky and peeling - like a sunburn
- The start of the itchy stage
 

Dry (Days 15-30)
- Peeling subsides

Fully healed (after 4-6 weeks)

Aftercare
Taking off second skin (saniderm)
- Leave the second skin on for the specified amount of time (2-3 days)
- When you are taking off your second skin it is best to be done in the shower running LUKEWARM water over the area.
- Peel GENTLY at one corner of the second skin slowly in the opposite direction Keeping it clean & Moisturized
- Wash your hands before touching your tattoo - always handle your tattoo with freshly washed/clean hands
- Using antibacterial soap or gentle cleanser to wash your tattoo - avoid scrubbing harshly
- Pat dry with a clean paper towel
- Apply a thin layer of fragrance free or tattoo specific lotion to the tattoo AVOID THESE
- Tight fitted clothes over the area of the tattoo
- Scratching, picking, peeling, etc
- Excess exposure to sunlight
- Soaking in bodies of water (no swimming, soaking, hot tubs, baths, showers are okay)

Product Recommendations
Soap:
- Dial soap
- Mad Rabbit tattoo wash
Moisturizer:
- Aquaphor
- Mad Rabbit lotion
- Hustle Butter