Tattoo Aftercare Guide
Step-by-step tattoo aftercare for fresh ink in Hawaii, including cleaning, moisturizing, sun, saltwater, and activity guidance.
Key facts
- First 24 hours
- Keep clean and follow artist bandage instructions
- Days 2-7
- Wash gently, moisturize lightly, avoid picking
- Hawaii-specific
- Avoid ocean, sand, streams, and intense sun while healing
Keep the initial bandage on as instructed, wash hands before touching the tattoo, clean gently with fragrance-free soap, moisturize lightly, avoid picking, avoid swimming or soaking, keep fresh tattoos out of direct Hawaii sun, and contact a medical professional for signs of infection.