Make sure you are prepared before heading into a tattoo appointment. It can be a lot on your body to take, especially if it is a lengthy session. Get a good night's rest before hand, eat breakfast before going in, shower, and bring yourself lots of s...
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Before
Depending on the area being tattooed, you may need to adjust. But generally, having something very comfy you can loundge in will be nicest!
High-Waisted Dynamic Fleece Sweatpants | Old Navy
Drink lots of water before, and during.
Reusable Water Bottles & Jugs
Exfoliating the area you will be tattooed will help the artist with precision. Removes any possible dead skin, sugar scrubs are always so gentle.
Vanilla Vibezzz - Argan Oil + Sugar Balm Refillable Exfoliating Body Scrub Jar - Josie Maran | Sepho
Nice to have and stay hydrated during your appointment! Very yummy, too!
Coconut Water & Still Juices
A must have for a long tattoo appointment: some kind of protein bar. My favorite is the peanut butter go macro bars!
GoMacro Bars
I'll be honest that I personally didn't buy this when I was tattooed, but I do recall my tattoo artist applying a numbing cream for me that she had.
Tattoo Numbing Cream Max Strength 50g
After
Unscented and low irritating. Keep your tattoo clean with this soal and pat to dry with a clean towel.
Dove, Foaming Body Wash, Sensitive Skin, 13.5 fl oz (400 ml)
Soothing and odorless ointment that will form a protective layer over the tattooed area. Faster healing time. This is also great later on to give your tattoo it's vibrantsy back if it is looking dull.
WEBBER Natural First Aid Ointment - Heal Scars
Basic and effective. You will want to keep applying lotion for a while after the main healing using the vitamin e ointment is done.
Lubriderm Unscented Shea Butter Lotion 710mL
Optional but would be handy. Pat to dry after each cleaning before applying ointment or lotion to tattooed area.
Clean Skin Club XL 100% Biobased Face Towels
Tattoo balm can be handy to help reduce fading over time or make older tattoos appear more vibrant.
Nova Scotia Fisherman Tattoo Balm
Can be a nice option to prevent itching during the healing process. Try to avoid picking the skin when it begins to peel or flake.
