FINE LINE BODY TATTOOS | Lovely Canvas

Single Needle Tattooing Pre-Care

Follow these essential steps to help prepare for your appointment and achieve optimal results!

For best results, I request the following:

Do not consume alcohol, caffeine, or blood thinners (including aspirin, ibuprofen, Niacin, and fish or primrose oil) within 24 hours of your procedure, as they can increase bleeding.
Do not subject the tattoo area to prolonged sun exposure beyond normal day-to-day activity (including tanning beds, beach days, or extended time outdoors without coverage) within 30 days of your appointment. Short-notice rescheduling due to a sunburn will result in deposit forfeiture, as this is considered preventable.
Ensure any self-tanner is fully removed from the area being treated, including the surrounding skin.
Hydrate from the inside out – Drink plenty of water in the days and weeks leading up to your appointment. Proper hydration boosts skin elasticity and supports both the tattooing process and healing.
Prep your canvas! External hydration matters too – Moisturize the area daily for at least a week before your appointment. Well-hydrated skin is more receptive to pigment, allowing for smoother application, cleaner lines, and better overall retention.
Do not apply numbing creams or topical anesthetics before your appointment, as they can alter the skin’s texture and affect how the pigment is implanted and retained.

What to Bring for Your Session:

To help make your session as comfortable as possible—especially for longer appointments—you might consider bringing a few small items: A caffeine-free beverage and small snacks, cozy socks, or a small pillow for added support.

If possible, try to wear neutral clothing, as we’ll be taking photos of your new tattoo. If you don’t have anything suitable, no worries—I have a selection available.

What should you wear?

Recommended Attire for Upper Body Tattoo Sessions: To ensure the skin is smooth and ready to work with, please avoid tight-fitting bras or tops before your session, as any pressure marks cannot be worked over. For the best results, I recommend bringing a zip-up hoodie or a top that allows full access to the area we’ll be tattooing while still providing warmth and comfort elsewhere.

Recommended Attire for Lower Body Tattoo Sessions: To ensure the skin is smooth and ready to work with, please avoid tight-fitting pants or garments that may leave temporary pressure marks I’m unable to tattoo over. For the best results, I recommend wearing something loose and cozy, such as sweatpants or loungewear.

Additional Information:

At Lovely Canvas, I prioritize creating a serene environment for every experience. To maintain this ambiance, the studio door is kept locked during treatments. If you arrive 10 minutes or more before your appointment, I kindly ask you to avoid attempting to open the door to prevent any disruption to ongoing sessions.

You're welcome to relax in your car or take a seat on the bench conveniently located outside the studio. To facilitate a smooth transition between clients, I advise against arriving more than 5 minutes early, as the door will be locked while I sanitize the treatment area. This allows me to welcome you into a beautiful, clean space for your session

Please ensure none of the following are applicable.

Please call to cancel and reschedule your appointment if:

If you become pregnant.
If you begin taking antibiotics.
If you begin experiencing acne/eczema, dermatitis.
If you are receiving treatment for cancer or have any health concerns related to cancer.
If you begin taking Accutane medication within 12 months of your appointment.

Your deposit will not be forfeited under these conditions when provided with a doctor’s note or photo evidence.

Your preparation is complete and your appointment is done! Now it’s time to care for your investment. Follow the aftercare instructions below to support proper healing and maximize your result!

Single Needle Tattooing Aftercare

Why I choose Saniderm aftercare bandage

Saniderm is a sterile, medical-grade, breathable, and waterproof bandage specifically engineered to be oxygen-permeable. Saniderm creates a barrier around your freshly tattooed skin, protecting it from dust, bacteria, moisture, and other external irritants while ensuring the skin still receives the airflow it needs to heal and remain sweat-free.

Saniderm also drastically reduces the risk of tattoo contamination by keeping the site covered with a protective barrier, preventing potential infections.

Wear your Saniderm Bandage for 3- 5 days, or up to 7 days. However, do not wear Saniderm for more than 7 days consecutively.

What to avoid while wearing your Saniderm bandage:

Showering while wearing Saniderm is fine, but it’s best to keep the time spent in the shower to a minimum as water will weaken the adhesive, allowing unwanted contaminants to enter the bandage and putting you at higher risk for infection.
Avoid hot showers as too much heat can inflame the skin and irritate the tattoo.
Avoid bathing, swimming, or fully submerging your tattoo in water for 4 weeks.
Avoid any activity that causes excessive sweating as this will also weaken the adhesive and cause premature fading.
If the bandage comes off, do not apply any other form of bandaging or cover and begin moisturizing the tattoo with the provided ointment.

Saniderm Removal

Step 1: To remove Saniderm, find an edge of the bandage and pull it back over itself in the direction of hair growth. The shower is the ideal place to remove Saniderm. Running water will help loosen the adhesive and relax the skin, making the removal much more comfortable. Dry removal of Saniderm may cause discomfort and added trauma to the skin.

Step 2: Discard the used bandage and wash the tattoo with a mild soap, preferably fragrance-free.

Allow the tattoo to air dry, do not use a cloth to dry the area.

Caring for your new tattoo after removing Saniderm

Once the bandage has been removed, continue caring for the tattoo by applying the provided healing ointment twice daily until the ointment is fully used. This ointment is formulated with medicinal-grade, all-natural ingredients such as Calendula and grapefruit oil to help reduce irritation and support the healing process, while also preserving pigment integrity during the settling phase. Created by artists who understand the healing process, this formula supports proper ink settling—so please do not substitute or combine with other topical products during the healing period, as this may interfere with your tattoo’s recovery and ink retention.

Keep in mind that the tattoo may appear to be fully healed on the surface once you remove the last Saniderm bandage. However, deeper layers of the skin will still be fully healing for up to 6 months.

Sunscreen is crucial for maintaining the longevity and vibrancy of your tattoo. UV rays from the sun can cause fading and damage to the ink pigments in your tattoo over time. Applying sunscreen with a high SPF to your tattooed skin helps prevent fading and protects the colors from being broken down by the sun's rays. Remember, consistent sunscreen application is essential not only for preserving the appearance of your tattoo but also for maintaining the health of your skin in the long run.

Look after your investment!

Everything you need to know about your new tattoo!

HEALED RESULTS AND LONGEVITY WILL VARY BETWEEN EACH INDIVIDUAL CLIENT. Even when following the aftercare instructions; fading, blurring or poor retention can happen depending on your skin, body chemistry, sun exposure and lifestyle. Each client’s skin responds differently, both in the length of time it takes to heal, and the number of sessions required to achieve your desired results.

Touch Ups

While tattoos are permanent, factors such as the delicate nature of single-needle work and environmental stressors such as sun exposure, skin texture changes, aging, and lifestyle choices can affect their appearance over time, which may warrant touch-ups to preserve the desired result.

If you schedule a future tattoo appointment for a new piece, touch-ups on previous tattoos are complimentary during that session. Notice is required when scheduling the appointment in order to reserve enough time for the touchup. Please note that touchups are not complimentary if the tattoo has undergone any trauma due to physical injury.

If you prefer to book a touch-up appointment only, I offer complimentary touch-ups, at my own discretion, if you reach out within 4 weeks of receiving your tattoo by calling or texting my studio at (778) 426-4432. If more than 4 weeks have passed since your tattoo, touchups are no longer complimentary and a fee will be required.

A NOTE ON HANDS, FEET AND OTHER FLEXION POINTS:

Certain areas of the body tend to heal with less predictability due to increased movement, friction, and thinner skin. As a result, these placements have a higher likelihood of fading or uneven healing.

If you choose to proceed with tattooing in more delicate, high-movement areas—such as the hands, fingers, ankles, or behind the ear—please note that complimentary touch-ups may not be offered as a standalone service for these placements.

Touch-ups can, however, be accommodated at no additional cost when scheduled alongside a future tattoo appointment.