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About True Love

True Love Tattoo is located in the heart of downtown Salina! Our professionally licensed artists have the experience, skill, and expertise to give you truly a one of a kind tattoo experience. Our artists have years of experience in the tattoo industry and know exactly what it takes to deliver the results you expect. Whether you are getting your first tattoo or your 30th tattoo, True Love is sure to give you exactly what you're looking for! Come on in and see us today!

Precare and Aftercare

Tattoos

Before you come in for a tattoo:

  • Make sure that you have had a well balanced meal to help prevent lightheadedness.
  • You are more than welcome to bring something to drink with you, something with sugar in it is encouraged.
  • Know that music will be playing in the shop, but if you would like to bring your own music you are welcome to bring a pair of headphones with you.

Traditional Aftercare For Tattoos

1. Remove bandage in a CLEAN bathroom after one hour.

2. After removing bandage, wash the tattoo immediately with warm water and soap.

We recommend a plain anti-bacterial soap. Do NOT use a soap with fragrance, moisture beads, or scrubs.

3. TO WASH A FRESH TATTOO:

  • Wash your hands well with soap and warm water
  • Carefully remove the bandage from your tattoo
  • Make a lather in your hand with soap and warm water
  • Gently clean tattoo using circular motions until all ointment, and any fluids are removed
  • Rinse the tattoo until all the soap is washed off
  • Let dry for 5-10 minutes

4. Once the tattoo is dry apply AQUAPHOR healing ointment, made by Eucerin.

Apply a thin layer and rub it in, then dab excess off with a clean paper towel. Use the Aquaphor 3-5 times a day for the first 3 days then switch to a regular FRAGRANCE FREE lotion such as Lubriderm, or any other fragrance free brand and apply 5-7 times a day for 7-10 days.

5. Fresh tattoos sometimes weep during the first couple of days causing a thin moist coating on the skin.

This can be DABBED with a clean paper towel. Press the paper towel to the skin and remove. Do not wipe the tattoo or be rough with it. Excess ink may be on the paper towel, this is normal due to ink being sloughed from the surface of the skin.

6. Wear loose, preferably cotton clothing over the fresh tattoo.

Bra straps, tight waistband, sweaty gym shoes or itchy garments can potentially create healing problems. Consult your tattoo artist for advice on what clothing to wear/avoid.

7. After a few days, the tattoo will begin to form flaky scabs that will fall off on their own.

DO NOT PICK OR SCRATCH AT YOUR TATTOO. Keep it moisturized and the scabs will slough eventually. Once again, they will be the color of the tattoo. It normally takes 2-4 weeks for a tattoo to completely heal. If you have ANY questions about your healing, please contact one of our artists at 785-833-5083. Please do not consult your friends about healing issues, as everyone’s experience is unique. Our artists are more than happy to help with any concerns you might have.

Saniderm Aftercare For Tattoos

  • For maximum comfort, ensure skin is in a neutral position when applying Saniderm. When applying to elbows and knees, the joint should be in a neutral position — neither straight nor completely bent.
  • Shave, shave, shave. Peeling Saniderm off of hair is unpleasant. Shave the entire area, plus an additional inch all the way around the site of the tattoo.
  • Practice before you apply. If it’s your first time using Saniderm, it may be a little tricky to work with. It doesn’t hurt to practice with a small section first, just make sure you shave the area.
  • When cutting the bandage for application, remember that rounded corners provide the best adhesion.
  • It’s okay, when using multiple Saniderm bandages, to overlap them by 1/2 inch (1 cm).
  • If using a glycerin soap, such as green soap, be sure to rinse thoroughly, as any residue will react with the adhesives and can cause binding and irritation. Avoid loofahs or scratchy wash cloths.

For additional information on Saniderm please visit their website

In Case Of Complications

If you have any problems with your healing process you can reach out to an artist by calling the following number:

Meet Our Artists

Whether you are wanting to get a tattoo or a piercing we have trained professionals on staff to help you get exactly what you are looking for. Keep an eye out on this section for new staff and guest artists!

Chase

Tattooer/Owner

Colin

Tattooer

Damen

Tattooer

FAQ

While we are able to get estimates via electroniccommunication in special circumstances, the best way to get a quotefor your next tattoo is to come in to the shop with as muchinformation as you have, including any reference materials.
You do not need to have a drawing to get a tattoo. Ourartists are willing and able to help you design your tattoo.Reference materials will always help in this process though.
We do have flash available if you don't know exactly whatyou are wanting to get tattooed.
If you have an emergency we are able to reschedule your appointment as long as you let us know. Cancellations or no showswill cause you to forfeit a portion of your deposit or your depositin full.
To schedule an appointment we ask that you bring in any reference materials you have into the shop to get a quote and finda time that works with your schedule.
The shop minimum for a tattoo is $100
You must have a state issued ID to get a tattoo. If you area minor, you will need to bring a legal guardian with you andobtain a notarized letter of consent as well as have valid stateissued ID cards.
True Love is a very welcoming shop. Located in the heart of downtown Salina we strive to keep a clean, professional, andfriendly shop.
Our waiting period is constantly changing depending on howmany appointments we have scheduled at the time. The best way tofind out about booking an appointment is to stop by the shop andtalk with us!
We currently accept cash for tattoos.
You have to be 18 to get a tattoo without parent consent.If you are a minor at least 16 years old, you will need to bring alegal guardian with you and obtain a notarized letter of consent aswell as have valid state issued ID cards.
Parking is available in the front of the shop, but there is also parking available in the back. We do not have a back door for customers to enter through, so if you do park there it is a shortwalk to the front of the shop.

The Shop

here At True Love we strive to have a clean, professional, and inviting tattoo shop. When you come to True Love you will feel like you belong whether you are getting your first or hundredth tattoo. We have avery open floorplan, but have dividers available if you require moreprivacy for the tattoo or piercing that you are receiving. We are locatedin historical downtown Salina, and are a short walk to a large variety oflocal businesses. Below is our shop Instagram feed if you would like tosee what the shop looks like before you make a visit. We know you willfeel welcome here!