It is VERY important with any new tattoo or piercing to not touch it with unwashed hands or to allow contact from others, for the first two weeks. This is the first thing I see most people do. It is the #1 cause of infection.

All piercings: 

1: You must buy the proper aftercare products.  It may be possible to purchase them from you piercer. They may not carry the items you will need so a stop at the local grocery store will be necessary.

     -You will need:

       a: Natural non-iodized Sea Salt

       b: Non-alcoholic mouthwash (ie: Biotine)

       c: Saline Solution

2: All care should be performed previous to showers and other regular hygiene routines (ie: brushing teeth)

3: All instructioned care must be completed twice daily for the period of two weeks

For Non-Oral Piercings:

1: while showering remove any "crusties" that may be present. Do Not rotate or spin jewelery. Rinse  throughly after showering. (scented or otherwise fancy soaps my also cause irritation)

2: After showering: Mix 1tbl spoon of sea salt to 4oz of water (about 1 coffee cup)

3: Dip clean paper towel into solution

4: Apply light pressure to piercing area with damp paper towel.

5: repeat 2x

Depending on the placement of your new piercing (navel, nipple, nape) it may be necessary to take extra precautions when choosing clothing, as well as when dressing. Many times a new piercing can get caught on clothing while healing. avoid clothes that my rub on, or otherwise make a new piercing uncomfortable. If your piercing does get caught and rips slightly, apply a sea salt solution, or if unavailable, use saline solution directly.

if irritation or redness does not subside within two weeks, please contact your piercer!

For Oral Piercings:

1: Mix 1 part mouthwash to 1 part water. rinse mouth after eating, drinking. or smoking of anything other than water. Saline Solution can also be used

2: After brushing teeth,rinse with diluted mouth wash

3: Mix 1tbl spoon of Natural Non-Iodized Sea Salt to 4oz of warm water.  gargle with this solution for 45sec. twice daily.

Avoid contact with others for 2 weeks. No Kissing, Oral sex, or beer for the first two weeks. Because of it's high yeast content beer my cause irritation to any oral piercing at any time. if such irritation arises return to initial care procedures. if irritation worsens, contact your piercer for further instructions.

Following these instructions to the letter will help to insure a healthy healing period for your new piercing

if you have any problems, concerns or questions, contact me here, at the  shop .