Experience the Art of Hardwire Tattoo & Body Piercing

Tattoo Aftercare

Remember your skin art will be with you for a lifetime. The most important care happens right after you get your tattoo. Follow these instructions and any others given to you by your artist.

Remove bandage in one to two hours.

Wash with soap and warm water. DO NOT USE A WASHCLOTH.

Wash 4-6 times a day.

Apply thin coat of ointment throughout the day and after washing for seven days, or until healed.

Ointment to be used: A&D Ointment, for one week, then use a good hand lotion for one week. NO vitamin E, aloe vera, or Vaseline. 

Keep out of salt/chlorine water and avoid sun exposure for 7-14 days. 

DO NOT PICK OR SCRATCH AT TATTOO.

If you have pets that sleep in your bed, frequently wash your sheets.

Standard Care for Piercings

Clean with NeilMed Piercing Aftercare 3-4 times a day.

Do not change the jewelry for the recommended healing time for your piercing.

DO NOT TOUCH PIERCING WITH DIRTY HANDS.

Make sure you rinse it last in the shower to remove any extra chemically enhanced cleaners like body scrubs and shampoos.

NO hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, Bactine, or other abrasive cleaners should be used. 

Care for Oral Piercings

Rinse mouth thoroughly with non-alcoholic mouthwash when anything comes in contact with your mouth or piercing up to three times daily – morning, mid-day, and night. 

Be careful of drinking alcoholic beverages because they will cause unnecessary swelling.

Drinking ice water or sucking on ice will help with swelling.