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— Aftercare

Heal it once.

Follow this and your piece stays as sharp as the day it went on. Message us any time you're unsure — we'd rather answer a small question than fix a big problem.

— Tattoo aftercare

Fresh ink.

  1. 01
    Hour 0 – 4

    Keep the wrap on. Don't touch it. Don't show your friend.

  2. 02
    Hour 4 – 24

    Unwrap, wash gently with lukewarm water and a fragrance-free soap. Pat dry. Air dry 20 minutes.

  3. 03
    Day 2 – 14

    Wash 2× a day. Thin layer of aftercare balm. No pools, saunas, direct sun or gym for two weeks.

  4. 04
    Week 2 – 6

    Peeling and itching is normal — do not scratch or pick. Moisturise as needed. Shield from sun.

  5. 05
    Forever

    SPF 50 on the tattoo whenever it sees sun. The ink you paid for is the ink you keep.

— Piercing aftercare

New metal.

  1. 01
    Twice a day

    Saline spray or wound-wash. Let it sit 30 seconds, pat dry with a clean paper towel.

  2. 02
    Never

    Rotate, twist, remove or change the jewellery for the full healing window.

  3. 03
    Sleep

    Clean pillowcase, avoid sleeping on the piercing until it's healed.

  4. 04
    Timelines

    Lobes: 2 months. Cartilage placements: 6–9 months. Nostrils: 4–6 months. Navel: 6–12 months.