Tattoo Aftercare Uk Cling Film. Always wash and dry your hands before and after touching a new tattoo Keep the cling film on until you get home or to a hygienic area to clean it. After your tattooist has applied your design they will wash off the excess ink with a spray and paper towel.
Gently wash the tattoo with warm soapy water. Repeat for up to 4 days. This is to stop dirt germs and air coming into contact with your new tattoo.
3-4 hours after leaving the tattoo shop gently remove the bandage your tattoo artist put on.
For a few hours afterwards your tattoo is. Remove the cling film after 23 hours wash the tattooed area gently pat dry air dry for 10 minutes then re wrap with new cling film for another 56 hours. Youll need to keep your tattoo wrapped in cling film from one to three days. Depending on the size of your artwork this may be longer and your artist will let you know but a general rule of thumb is.