Cipas Art

03 · Process

How it
works

From your first message to a healed tattoo: what to expect, and how to prepare so your skin and your session get the best result.

01BeforePlan the design together and prepare your skin in the weeks before. 02Your sessionCome rested, sober and comfortable. The room is ready for you. 03AftercareYour healing guide arrives by email, in your own language.
01

Before
your tattoo

Share your idea, placement and size. We plan the design together, then you secure your date with a €50 deposit. Healthy skin takes the ink best, so start preparing a few weeks ahead.

  • 01MoisturiseStart a daily moisturiser a few weeks before. Skip lotion on the day itself.
  • 02Shave with careIf the area needs shaving, check with Cipas first. Skin that gets irritated is better left alone.
  • 03Drink waterStay well hydrated, and cut back on caffeine and alcohol in the weeks before.
  • 04Avoid the sunUse high-SPF sunscreen and skip tanning beds. Burnt or very tanned skin may mean a new date.
  • 05Eat for your skinLess salt and sugar; more fish, nuts, avocado and vitamin C.
02

The day of
your session

Arrive clean, rested and relaxed. You sign the consent form on the studio tablet, and then the work begins.

  • 01Be clean and restedShower before you come and sleep well the night before.
  • 02Stay soberNo alcohol or drugs for at least 24 hours. A normal painkiller is fine.
  • 03Numbing creamAllowed if you want it, at your own risk. Numbing creams can cause allergic reactions and other side effects, so test it on a small patch of skin first and tell Cipas before the session that you used it.
  • 04Bring your IDA valid ID is needed to sign the consent form.
  • 05Dress comfortablyLoose clothes that leave the tattoo area easy to reach. A pillow or blanket helps on long days.
  • 06Bring something quietMusic, a film or a series on your phone. No games that make you move.
  • 07Come alone if you canCompany can distract the work. Children are not allowed in the studio.
  • 08Don't rushKeep the rest of your day free, so there is no pressure to finish early.
03

Tattoo
aftercare

Right after your session you receive the full aftercare guide by email, as a PDF in your own language. The basics:

  • 01Keep it cleanWash gently with lukewarm water and a mild, fragrance-free soap, then pat dry.
  • 02Keep it thinApply a very thin layer of aftercare cream. Let the skin breathe.
  • 03Let it healNo sun, sauna, swimming or scratching until the tattoo is fully healed.

Questions while healing? Send a message on WhatsApp.

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