Aftercare

Looking after tattoos correctly while they are healing is essential and will keep the pieces looking great after the healing process.

As a studio we stock YAYO Familia as we feel this is the best for your aftercare needs, however we are happy to advise you on any aftercare you choose to use.

All products we sell are free of animal based ingredients and have not been tested on animals.

YAYO Familia® is an ethical brand who hand-make skincare products for tattoo artists globally

Yayo is 100% vegan friendly and aim to remain that way.

These products are innovative and industry leading and are made where possible with 100% natural ingredients.

This formula lubricates your piercing, making it easier to clean and can be used on all external piercings excluding genital and tongue piercings.

Aftercare Advice

Looking after your new tattoo

The Aftercare following a tattoo is important to promote good healing and risk of infection. For the first week or so it is normal for the area to be red and tender. As with all body art, infection is a risk. Please take the following advice regarding aftercare.

Remove dressing after 2-3 hours– When a tattoo is freshly made it seeps, caused by the puncturing of the skin during the tattoo procedure.

Clean the tattoo with warm soapy water - This is to remove any excess plasma from the area

Apply the recommended cream 2-3 times a day– Apply a small amount of the aftercare cream your artist has recommended to you, to prevent drying and tightening of the skin. Do not use Vaseline, this forms a barrier to the air and prolongs the healing.

A scab will form 1-3 days after the procedure– Allow this to naturally heal, DO NOT pick or scratch the tattoo whilst healing.

Keep your tattoo clean and dont over wash !

If you are unsure of anything or have any questions at all regarding your new tattoo, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 01827 50035 or the 'contact us' section at the top of the page.

Pre-Tattoo Advice

Looking after your new tattoo

If your booked in for a full day sitting a good nights sleep is essential, you will be sitting for long periods of time & it will potentially drain you.

Do not drink alcohol or take aspirin before you get tattooed. Both of these thin the blood and can cause you to bleed heavily during the tattoo process.

Please bring a drink and/or sweet snack such as chocolate, especially if it is your first tattoo, or if your booked in for a longer session. (complimentary sweets are available at the studio)

If you'd like to listen to some music please feel free to just bring along some earphones, although we do have Netflix to keep you entertained in each of the studio rooms!

Communication - always talk to us, if there is something you are unsure about or you have a question please don't sit there in silence, talk to us. Everyone at The Ink Effect are personable, friendly and willing to help in anyway they can.

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