Tattoo Aftercare Advice | Tattoos by Domi | Coventry

Tattoo Aftercare Advice

I’ve done my best to give you the best tattoo possible. Now it’s your turn. A big part of how it heals is down to aftercare, so look after it properly and be patient.

The first night

  • Keep the protection layer on a little longer if you like, but take it off before bed. Wash the tattoo gently with mild soap.
  • Pat it dry (never rub) then apply a thin layer of healing cream.
  • Tip: to keep cream off your sheets, wait about 10 minutes for it to absorb, then wrap the tattoo in an incontinence bed pad. Never use cling film. It needs to breathe.

Your healing routine

Days 1–4

  • Wash once a day with gentle soap. Wet your hand and wash gently, no direct shower spray.
  • Healing cream: thin layer, 3× a day.
  • When leaving your house: cover with thin, breathable clothing. Treat it like an open wound and keep it away from anything dirty.

Days 5–14

  • Keep washing it once a day with gentle soap.
  • Healing cream: 2× a day (3× if it still feels dry).
  • Ease up on covering it. Clothing is optional now, depending on how dusty your day is.

Days 15–30

  • Healing cream optional. If it feels dry, apply a thin layer.
  • Cover it only for dusty work. Otherwise, you can show it off.

When can I go back to normal?

Quick, lukewarm showers. No direct spray on the tattoo!
OK now
Submerging it (baths, pools, the sea, hot tubs, saunas)
Day 15
Gym and sweaty exercise
Day 15
Sun and sunbeds (the biggest enemy of a fresh tattoo)
2 months

Don’t worry in a case of...

Redness
Some redness around the tattoo is normal for the first few days.
Swelling
Mild swelling is common, especially depending on the placement and size.
Plasma
A little plasma or clear fluid in the first day or two is completely normal.
Peeling
Peeling and flaking are part of healing. Don’t pick, scratch or scrub it, however tempting.
Itching
Itching is normal as it heals. Keep your hands off and let it settle on its own.
Tightness
Tight, dry or slightly uncomfortable is normal. A thin layer of healing cream helps.

If you’re not sure it’s healing properly, just message me. I’d rather you ask than stress about it.

Recommended Products: A Quick Note

I’m not affiliated with any of these products and I don’t receive any commission. These are simply products I know, trust, and regularly recommend to my clients.

EasyTattoo Aftercare Tattoo Healing Kit

OTZI by EasyTattoo · Tattoo Aftercare Healing Kit

This is what I usually recommend to my clients. The kit includes a small bottle of healing cream and a gentle cleansing gel that helps clean the tattoo without being harsh on the skin or affecting the healing process.

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EasyTattoo Healing Cream

OTZI by EasyTattoo · Tattoo Aftercare Healing Cream

If you bought the aftercare kit, you might find that the cleansing gel lasts longer than the cream. If you run out of cream while your tattoo is still healing, you may need to grab an extra bottle.

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