The self-adhesive film should be on for at least 24 hours. If a lot of liquid has already accumulated, it can be removed after 24 hours. The self-adhesive film can remain on the tattoo for up to 5 days.

With cling film, it should be removed after 4 hours at the latest.

As soon as the skin is smooth and soft, i.e. as soon as it has returned to its normal state.

You should apply sun cream to the tattoo regularly. As soon as you go out in the sun, you should apply sun cream to the tattoo. We recommend at least protection factor 30 and protection factor 50 for colored tattoos.

The white color yellows after a certain time and regular sunbathing accelerates the process.

You should not go swimming for the first 2 weeks and you should avoid long, hot showers. You should also avoid going to the sauna and steam bath during this time.

You should not sunbathe or go to the solarium for the first 2 weeks, and apply sun cream (at least protection factor 30) regularly after healing.

First you should wash your hands, then wash the tattoo with lukewarm water and apply a thin layer of Bepanthen Plus or Tattoo Cream. Depending on the inflammation, you can also spray your tattoo with our tattoo care spray first and then apply Bepanthen Plus or Tattoo Cream. This process should be repeated several times a day.

Make sure your clothes and bedding are clean. Animal hair should not come into contact with the tattoo.
If things don’t improve, you can visit one of our stores.

Sport is not a problem in itself, you should not wear clothes that are too tight so that there is no friction. If this is not possible, you should refrain from sport for the next 2 weeks.

If the foil comes off before 24 hours, you should only wash your tattoo with clean hands and lukewarm water, apply a thin layer of tattoo cream and wrap it again with cling film until the 24 hours are up.

Yes, the swelling usually lasts for 1-2 days. If the swelling lasts longer, we recommend that you visit one of our stores.

It is best to cool with clean cool packs or similar and apply cream regularly with clean hands.

You should not get a tattoo if you are pregnant, sunburnt, have a skin disease or regularly take blood-thinning medication.

A piercing should always be shortened only after it has healed completely. As the sensation of pain is different for everyone, this question is difficult to answer. Everyone should experience it for themselves. It may not be the most pleasant feeling in the world, but it is definitely worth the experience.

There is a wide range on offer here. We recommend our Stechwerk Tattoo Cream or Panthenol, Bepanthen Plus or a wound/healing ointment that is not perfumed. In any case, no Vaseline or greasy creams.

Simply put: hands are in constant use. They are washed, disinfected, creamed, etc. several times a day. This causes the skin to renew itself more quickly and therefore the color is worked out faster.

Yes, re-stitching is included for up to 3 months.

No, because alcohol and other substances dilute the blood, making it harder for the body to absorb the color properly.

If redness or pain persists for too long, e.g. more than a week, or if your tattoo starts to fester. You should not wait too long and visit one of our stores.