TATTOO AFTERCARE

MAKE IT LAST FOREVER

Proper care is essential to ensure your tattoo heals beautifully and remains vibrant.

Follow these steps for the best results.

TATTOO AFTERCARE
MAKE IT LAST FOREVER

Proper care is essential to ensure your tattoo heals beautifully and remains vibrant.

Follow these steps for the best results.

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Wash Your Hands

Always wash your hands before touching your tattoo!

Remove the Bandage

Remove the bandage 6–8 hours after getting tattooed. Do not rewrap it.

First Night

Use cellophane to prevent sticking to bedding.
Avoid cloth bandages or pads — fibers may stick and damage the tattoo.

Cleaning the Tattoo

Use antibacterial liquid soap with your hands.
Don’t use cloths or sponges. Be gentle.

Dry Carefully

Pat dry with a clean towel or paper.
Do not rub or use rough materials.

Days 1–3: Ointment

Apply a thin layer of Pantothenol ointment 3–5 times a day.
Don’t use Vaseline, oils or Bag Balm. Always use clean hands.

Day 4 Onward

Your tattoo will start to peel — don’t pick at it.
Keep using Pantothenol and soft clothing

Foot Tattoo Tips

Avoid shoes when possible.
If needed, wrap in cellophane and wear a clean cotton sock.
No flip flops or sandals.

Use Lotion

Once healed, apply unscented white lotion (no dyes or perfumes)
for at least 2 weeks, 1–2 times daily.

What to Avoid

No scratching, rubbing, or soaking.
No sun for 3 weeks. Use sunscreen.
Avoid friction, dirty hands, and shared gym equipment.

WHEN SHOULD YOU WORRY ABOUT YOUR TATTOO?

NORMAL

Mild redness, slight swelling, itchiness, thin peeling.

WATCH OUT FOR

Increasing pain, warmth, bright redness, yellow or green discharge—these may signal infection.

We care about your experience. PLEASE, READ OUR RULES

We want every session to be smooth, respectful, and safe—for both clients and artists. That’s why we ask you to please review our Shop Rules before booking.

Following these simple steps ensures a better experience for everyone—and helps your tattoo or piercing turn out exactly how it should.

GOT ANY QUESTIONS? ASK AWAY!

GOT ANY QUESTIONS? ASK AWAY!

F.A.Q.S

You don’t need to book an appointment, but some days we are very busy, so we don’t always have the opportunity to take walk-ins. You can book an appointment in online her.

Tattoos: You must be 18 years old and bring ID to prove it without any exception.

Piercings:
– For genital piercings, you need to be 18 years old.
– For other piercings, you need to be at least 16 years old but can get them in the

Presence of your parents or legal guardians (siblings or friends over 18 are not considered guardians).

Make sure you have the right ID and meet the age requirements before going in!

Yes! Make sure you have the right ID and meet the age requirements before going in!

The cost varies depending on whether you’re getting a tattoo or a piercing, as well as the design, size, and placement.
Each piece is unique, so we prefer to give personalized quotes.

Feel free to reach out or stop by the studio — we’ll be happy to give you all the details!

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opening hours

Monday to Friday 12:00 – 18:00
Saturday 12:00- 18:00.
Closed on Sundays.

adress

Dark Crow Tattoo, Fortunstræde 3, 1065 København K, Denmark