Leave bandage on until you get home. Remove bandage gently and wash tattoo with Black Cat Tattoo Spray Cleanser and warm water. Let tattoo air dry for about 10 minutes. Apply a thin coat of Black Cat Tattoo Aftercare Salve. Do not over apply! Just a thin coat until your tattoo is shiny. Over application is the main problem people have when healing. You don't need much! Do not re-bandage!

Follow these instructions 3-5 times per day. On or about the 4th day you will begin to see your skin getting flaky and peeling. This is normal. You can now switch to an unscented lotion such as Black Cat, Curel or Lubriderm. This will softenup your new skin.

After 2 weeks begin applying sunscreen daily to preserve your color and keep it looking bright. we do not recommend the "specialty" suncreens and "color rejuvenators" marketed for tattoos. These are a total waste of money. Go get a cheap bottle of SPF 45+ and use it daily!

List of stuff to Avoid for 2 Weeks:

• No swimming in any water for 2 weeks, this includes hot tubs, salt, fresh or chlorinated water...
• Keep your tattoo out of the sun for 2 weeks. After that, use sunscreen daily.
• Do not pick at or scratch your tattoo if it is itchy. Just gently slap it or apply Black Cat Salve.
• Avoid wearing tight or form fitting clothing over tattoo.
• Do not apply any other antibacterial ointments, balms or creams other than what is listed above.

If a touch up is required due to the client's negligence, it will be performed at the clients expense. Please call with any questions.

Disclaimer: In case of allergic reaction or infection please consult a health care prac-titioner and report any diagnosed infection, allergic reaction or adverse reaction resulting from the application of the tattoo to the Tattoo Artist and to the Texas Department of Health, Drugs and Medical Devices Divison (888)839-6676.