Health & safety guidelines

Proper Aftercare

It is essential your new tattoo is kept clean, allowed to breathe, and the skin kept slightly moist during the healing process. I have outlined the general instructions on caring for your tattoo.

  • Wash the tattooed area, twice a day (morning and night), using an antibacterial soap with warm water; Dab or blot dry the skin gently.

  • With clean hands, apply a small amount, creating a thin layer, of anti-bacterial ointment 2-3 times a day for 3 to 4 weeks. Any of the following will work: Aquaphor or Aveeno skin healing ointment.

  • Do not swim, soak in a hot tub, or take a bath for two weeks after getting your tattoo. Also, avoid tanning.

  • Do not scratch your tattoo; It will itch during the healing process. This process can last up to two weeks.

COVID-19 Guidelines

  • Please only bring 1 additional person with you to your appointment.

  • Ken is fully vaccinated, however masks are still mandatory in the studio along with several other social distancing measures still in place. KN95, KF94, or surgical masks are highly recommended.

  • Please be mindful of keeping a 6ft distance when possible

Health

  • During the tattoo process, you must not be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.

  • You cannot have active sunburn, severe acne, eczema, or psoriasis in the area you wish to be tattooed.

  • If you have any conditions that might affect the process of the tattoo, please let me know as it may interfere.

  • It is not possible for me to predict whether or not you will have an allergic reaction to the pigments or processes used in your tattoo and you agree to accept the risk that such a reaction is possible. If you have a history of allergic reactions to certain inks, please let me know.

  • Infection is always possible as a result of obtaining a tattoo, particularly in the duration of aftercare if the tattoo is not properly taken care of.

  • Variations in the appearance of the color of your tattoo are possible depending on the color and condition of the skin.

Ken has a Bloodborne Pathogens certification with the American Red Cross