FAQs

How should I prepare before my appointment?

  • Eat well, stay hydrated, and get a good night's rest.

  • Cleanse your skin with soap and water before the appointment.

  • Avoid oils or lotions to area where art work will be going.

  • Remember the temporary stain of henna and the healing process for permanent tattoos vary from person to person. Consult with your artist if you have any questions or concerns.

  • Henna and Jagua can stain any material when wet, so please wear clothing you don’t mind potentially marking.

What should I do after a henna appointment?

  • Leave paste on skin - longer time means darker stain.

  • Stay warm - henna stains better when you are warm, use a space heater or heating pad if you get cold.

  • Flake off paste - keep your henna dry during this process. Use a natural oil like coconut or olive oil to scratch off paste.

  • Moisturize -the oil used to scratch off the paste will do this as you work off the paste.

  • Watch henna darken over the next 48 hours.

What should I do after getting jagua?

  • Leave gel on skin - longer time means darker stain.

  • WASH GEL thoroughly with warm water - be sure to get ALL gel off. YOU WILL SEE A FAINT OR VERY LITTLE DESIGN AFTER THIS STEP.

  • Moisturize with coconut or any other natural oils.

  • Watch jagua magic appear and darken over 48 hours.

What are recommended tattoo care instructions?

  • Leave bandage on to protect tattoo from bacteria and environmental contaminants for 4-8 hours.

  • Gently cleanse with mild, antibacterial, fragrance-free soap and lukewarm water after bandage is removed. Do not scrub or use abrasive materials. Pat dry with clean paper towel.

  • Wet healing: apply thin layer of ointment as needed. Avoid using too much, as it can suffocate the tattoo and hinder healing process. 

  • Dry healing: continue with routine sanitization, however hold applying creams or ointments.

  • Wear loose clothing that won't rub against the tattoo as friction can irritate the skin and hinder healing process.

  • Stay hydrated and eat well as good nutrition can aid your body in efficient healing.