PIERCING AFTERCARE DO’S:

• Mix 4 tablespoons of sea salt into 1 gallon of distilled water (NOT tap water - must be distilled. Mix once and use same gallon. Discard used liquid. Do not re-use.)

• You may substitute sea salt solution with Saline Wound Wash like NeilMed brand purchased from us or any other similar spray from a local pharmacy (make sure to check ingredients to confirm water and sodium chloride are the ONLY two (2) ingredients.)

• Soak piercing with a paper towel or gauze pad for 3 to 5 minutes once a day; do this for about 4 weeks.

• If dry excreted body fluids appear, remove with moist gauze pad or paper towel using the above solution.

• When washing and showering use mild UNSCENTED body wash. Apply with fingertips ONLY.

• Wait 1 to 3 months to change jewelry depending on particular piercing. Studs purchased at Obsidian have interchangeable tops that can be changed sooner - stop on by to discuss your options!

PIERCING AFTERCARE DON’T:

• Do Not touch piercings unless it’s during cleaning.

• Do Not pick at dried “crusties” that may form.

• Do Not use chemicals! No alcohol, no peroxide, no witch hazel!

• Do Not use contact saline solution.

• Do Not use any salves or healing ointments.

• Do Not use Q-Tips or cotton balls! (Small strands will get stuck)

• Do Not submerge in a bath. No swimming or hot tubs for 4 weeks

• Do Not twist, turn, or move your jewelry at all, including during the cleaning process.*

*This is in regards to the jewelry itself - The only twisting you should be doing is to tighten balls on posts that have internal threading to make sure they stay fitted tightly. If you do not check your internally threaded ball ends they may come loose.
Lost balls are not included in our warranty service; only broken jewelry will be replaced at no cost to you. Balls start at $5/ea.

TATTOO AFTERCARE DO’S:

• Wash hands with antibacterial soap BEFORE and AFTER touching your tattoo EVERY time.

• Wash tattoos with water and NON-SCENTED soap, like Recovery Aftercare Soap purchased at Obsidian Parlor.

• After washing tattoos, pat dry with paper towel and then apply a pea-sized amount of ointment.

• Protect fresh tattoos from grease, oil, dirt, metal, animal fur, etc.

• Dry skin WILL develop. This is normal healing!

• Apply ointment after washing 3 times daily. Layers of dry skin will shed off.

• Use sunscreen on your healed tattoos to extend the vibrancy

TATTOO AFTERCARE DON’T:

• Do Not apply a thick coat of aftercare! Your skin MUST be able to breathe to heal. LESS IS MORE!

• Do Not let your tattoo dry out

• Do Not rub, scratch, or pick!

• Do Not reapply bandages!

• Do Not use vaseline, petroleum jelly, alcohol, peroxide, tea tree! These salves will suffocate your new tattoo and cause issues!

• Do Not expose to direct sunlight for at least 2 weeks

• Do Not submerge tattoo in any water for 2 weeks.

• Do Not soak-bath, swim or use saunas until tattoo has healed.

*Healing process usually takes 2 to 3 weeks but can vary!