Vibrant Color uses Tattoo Armour products that can help protect your new tattoo, promote healing, and minimize damage. Below is a general step-by-step guide for the best results, but it is important to follow the individual instructions that you will receive that day of the appointment.

1. Clean the Tattoo

• Wash your hands first.

• Gently cleanse the tattoo with lukewarm water and mild, unscented soap.

• Avoid prolonged water exposure — no saunas, hot tubs, or long showers for at least 10 days, preferably 2 weeks.

• Pat dry with a clean, soft towel — no rubbing!

2. Apply Ointment

• Use a non-scented ointment and apply a thin layer over the tattoo and surrounding skin.

• Less is more — just enough to lightly coat the area.

3. Apply Tattoo Armour Pad

• Cover the tattoo with the Tattoo Armour pad, making sure it extends slightly beyond the tattooed area.

• Secure it with tape, gauze, or breathable bandaging — but don’t wrap it too tightly. Your skin needs to breathe.

• Change the pad and bandage daily (every 24 hours minimum) or as needed. Do not leave it on continuously.

4. Repeat as Needed

• Repeat the cleaning, ointment, and pad application 2–3 times per day, depending on your tattoo’s size and location.

• Continue until the tattoo is no longer leaking — usually around 3 days.

• After that, switch to daily moisturizing with a fragrance-free lotion.

Additional Healing Tips

• Avoid Sun Exposure

  • Keep your tattoo out of direct sunlight. Use sunscreen long-term to prevent fading and damage.

• Limit Soaking

  • No swimming, baths, or saunas for 10–14 days. Waterlogged skin can delay healing and damage your tattoo.

• Don’t Scratch or Pick

  • Itching is normal — but resist the urge to scratch or peel. Your tattoo is a healing wound, and picking can lead to scarring or infection.

• Moisturize Daily (After Healing)

  • Use a fragrance-free moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated. Choose one suited to your climate and skin type.

• No Tanning

  • Do not tan for at least three weeks or during the healing phase of your tattoo.

Tattoo Armour is a great tool, but my individualized aftercare instructions come first.

If you notice unusual symptoms (e.g., excessive swelling, extreme pain, colored pus, or experience an allergic reaction), reach out to me at (907) 230-8298 or consult a healthcare provider. Be cautious from taking advice from those who are not professional tattooers or medical professionals.