Aftercare

• Wash with clean hands and unscented soap. Pat dry with paper towel.
• A thin layer of balm, two or three times a day.
• No sun, pools, sea, baths or saunas for two weeks.
• Don't pick or scratch; flaking is part of healing.
• Loose, clean clothes over it. Clean sheets.
• Worried about redness, heat, swelling or pus? Send us a photo.

Day by day

1. DAY OFLeave the wrap on as your artist said. Then wash gently with clean hands and unscented soap, and pat dry.
2. DAY 1Wash gently, morning and night. A thin layer of balm, no more.
3. DAY 3Some redness and weeping is normal. Keep washing gently and moisturise lightly.
4. DAY 7Flaking and itching are normal. Don't pick or scratch; a light tap helps.
5. DAY 14Nearly there. Keep it out of the sun, pools and the sea for another couple of weeks.

Worried? Send us a photo from your tattoo home.