PREPARING FOR YOUR TATTOO

Prepping your skin is just as important as taking care of your tattoo after getting it. I promise you, hearing your tattoo artist say, "You have really nice skin!" mid-tattoo, will permanently alter your brain chemistry in the best way.

Here are a few things to do that will have your tattoo artist singing your praises and make your skin easier to work with:

1. Moisturizing!

Preferably for at least two weeks prior to your appointment. My go to is Goldbond Healing, it'll keep you moisturized all day. This moisturizer has fragrance, so DO NOT use this for aftercare.

2. Exfoliating!

This will remove any dead skin cells and make your skin smoother.

3. Avoid shaving the area getting tattooed!

This will minimize the risk of ingrown hairs, razor burn, and infections.

4. Avoid being in the sun for extended periods of time!

Or just wear A LOT of sunscreen if you do. If you're sunburned, you're artist will not tattoo you.

5. Drinking lots of water!

This will hydrate you from the inside out.

Aftercare

Full Color Tattoos

Leave your second skin on for 48 hours, take it off in the shower & wash with non-scented soap. Pat dry with a paper towel and air dry for 15 minutes & put on a new layer of second skin. Leave this one on for 5 days.

Remove the second skin in the shower

Pull away from the tattoo.
DO NOT pull it off like a band-aid.

From here until the 2 week mark of getting the tattoo, wash 2-3 times a day with non-scented soap & pat dry with a paper towel.

Apply a thin layer of your preferred unscented moisturizer.

Moisturize with thin layers as needed throughout the day if dry & itchy.

Black & Grey/Fineline Tattoos

Leave your second skin on for 3-5 days.

Remove the second skin in the shower.

Pull away from the tattoo.
DO NOT pull it off like a band-aid.

From here until the 2 week mark of getting the tattoo, wash 2-3 times a day with non-scented soap & pat dry with a paper towel.

Apply a thin layer of your preferred unscented moisturizer.

Moisturize with thin layers as needed throughout the day if dry & itchy.

RECOMMENDED AFTERCARE PRODUCTS

We really like the Dead Raven Aftercare line.

Comparable products like Hustle Butter, Crybaby, Lubriderm, etc. are great too!

Dial Clean + Gentle and Dial Gold, or any non-scented soap. Just make sure it's fragrance free! If you see "perfume" or "fragrance" on the ingredients list, please don't use it.

A FEW THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND REGARDING YOUR SECOND SKIN:

1. If it shows any signs of irritation (red, itchy, hives, painful), take it off right away. Clean with non-scented soap, pat dry with a paper towel, and apply a thin layer of non-scented moisturizer.

2. There will be an “ink sack” in the bandage that is a combination of plasma and excess ink. This is completely normal, and there is no need to worry!

3. If there is too much fluid and it is leaking, it’s okay to change the second skin after the first day.

THINGS TO AVOID:

Touching your new tattoo with dirty hands

Letting pets get too close to it (don’t let them lick, breathe, scratch, etc.) - especially if you're dry healing and not using second skin.
Using scented soaps & lotions
Submerging in water (swimming, baths, etc.)
Scratching, picking, peeling the tattoo
Direct sunlight for at least two weeks after the tattoo (apply sun-screen when fully healed).

IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS, LITERALLY ANY AT ALL, PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO REACH OUT TO US!

You can contact us by:

Call: 407-479-9843

Text: 321-209-2023

Email: timwarpkissimmee@gmail.com

Or you can submit a contact form through the link below!

Frequently Asked Questions

If you don't see an answer to your question you can reach out via email, text, or call:

Email: timewarpkissimmee@gmail.com | Text: 321-209-2023 | Call: 407-479-9843

What is Timewarp Tattoo?

Timewarp Tattoo is a professional tattoo studio. Our artists each have their own unique style, and they specialize in custom designs, which means your tattoo will be one of a kind! We love all things nerd culture, ranging from Star Wars to comic books to anime (any everything in between)!

What's your shop minimum?

The shop minimum for small, simple pieces is $100, and $250 for custom pieces.

How do I book an appointment at Timewarp Tattoo?

You can book an appointment at Timewarp by visiting our website and filling out the online booking form, by calling us at 407-479-9843, texting us at 321-209-2023, or by emailing us at timewarpkissimmee@gmail.com. We recommend booking in advance to ensure availability.

Do you take walk-ins?

We try our best to! It depends on the availability of our artists and if they have appointments booked for the day. To get a better idea as to what their availability will be like, please give us a call at 407-479-9843 or text at 321-209-2023 on the day you would like to stop by!

Do you offer piercings?

Yes, from top to bottom, we can do almost anything! We have a piercer on site 7 days a week! Feel free to walk in or call 407-479-9843 to book an appointment!!

Do you work with budgets?

Yes, we do (within reason)! We believe that everyone deserves a great tattoo, and our artists will design something beautiful to stay within yours.

Can you send me my design ahead of time?

We understand wanting to see your design prior to your appointment; however, it's our policy that designs do not get sent out prior to your appointment. It will be ready for you once you come in, and if there are any changes that need to be made, your artist will take care of them then!

Can an artist draw a mock-up before I put a deposit down?

No, artist will not begin the design process until a deposit has been paid. If you're worried about how an artist might interpret your idea, feel free to inquiry and schedule a consultation! If you feel good about their vision at that point, we can help you schedule an appointment from there!

Can I use numbing cream?

All of our artists ask that you refrain from using any kind of numbing creams. IF you arrive for your appointment, and they find that you've used it, they will turn you away and have to reschedule you.

The reason we ask that you don't use them is because they affect the texture of your skin and affect the healing process.

Once your skin has been broken, our artists use Bactine which contains a small amount of lidocaine, which helps ease the discomfort a bit!