Monday, March 3, 2008

Tattoo Care Products with Custom Labels or your Tattoo Shop


Custom Labeling available on our popular Tattoo Healing Salve, Black Cat Spray Cleanser and Black Cat Lotion.

SPECS: Salve art should be 3-4 inches round
Lotion and Cleanser artwork should be no larger than 2.5inch by 2.5inch
square. We will add the ingredients and directions. Please make sure all art is scanned in and is at least 300dpi.

1. Please remember, we print directly from artwork you provide and we will add the lettering for you at no charge if needed. Art should be sent in a 300dpi or higher jpeg, tif or .psd file.

2. If you're emailing a file, please be sure you have the correct minimum resolution of AT LEAST 300dpi. If your not sure, email it and we will tell you if it will work! (Stickers themselves are small so design your art with that in mind).

3. Original mailed artwork is accepted and scanned at no charge. It will be returned via first class mail. Artwork is safe and will not be used for any other reason.

4. Make your design simple! Intricate and super-fine lines (less than 1pt) tend to not show up on your sticker. For your reference, 1pt lines are roughly the same thickness as what a medium ball point will draw.

5. Solid backgounds tend to look best. The containers are black, so keep that in mind.

6. Don't use the Photoshop filters that make your artwork fuzzy - it's almost guaranteed not to print nicely.

7. Order below and indicate in comments whether artwork will be mailed or emailed in.

8. Email artwork AFTER ordering to info@TattooAftercare.net, we will add whatever information you want to it, and email you a proof to approve.

Change your art anytime, or use your same art we have on file.


Place order and pay with credit card or check via Paypal,
or call us with your credit card number.
Sorry...No CODs on Custom Orders. One jackass ruined it for everyone!

Submit Your Model Pics to Black Cat Tattoo Care for our Calendar


Black Cat Tattoo Aftercare is looking for tattooed guys and gals for their calendars (to be released this coming summer), and for use on our upcoming website model page. Age not important, but please be a hottie and at least 18.

We're looking for photography that illuminates body art, custom culture, hot rods, pin up, etc. WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR PORN!! (although, the warehouse guys might enjoy that.)

Does not have to be a pro image, but should at least try to look like one.

Size needs to be at least 5x7 and 300dpi resolution. We accept pics in .tif, .jpg., ai, .psd and .pdf formats.

Submit your photos to: info@TattooAftercare.net asap for consideration. Also need the following info:

Name:
Age:
Address:
Email:
Photographer's Name:
Artists Name: (credit will be given)

And please include a note stating that we have your permission to use the photograph on our website and calendar, and related advertising. Winners will be chosen no later than April 15, 2008.

Tattoo After Care Frequently Asked Questions

OF ALL THE TATTOO AFTERCARE PRODUCTS OUT, WHY SHOULD WE USE YOURS?
Black Cat Tattoo Aftercare products were developed and tested by Tattoo Artists, chemists and countless clients. We tested all of our products thoroughly in our tattoo shops and have achieved what we think is the optimal recipe for healing. The company is still owned and operated by Tattoo Artists, not a bunch of banker guys in suits. We know the business!

WHY SHOULD I USE BLACK CAT SPRAY CLEANSER INSTEAD OF REGULAR SOAP?
Black Cat's super mild ingredients were all intentionally created to create the most optimum results for tattoo healing. The chemicals in your soap make a huge difference in your tattoo's outcome. Washing your tattoo is the single most important thing you can do to help it along. As Tattoo Artists, our opinion is to avoid "deep cleaning soaps", some scented antibacterial and any with citric acid or synthetic scent in the ingredients. Ours is water based, with a new spray bottle. Dont be fooled by copy-cats.

WHAT AFTERCARE ROUTINE DO YOU RECOMMEND?
We recommend ALWAYS listening to your tattoo artist. If you were not given any instructions, visit the "Directions" section of our site for the directions we use in our own Tattoo Shops.

WHERE CAN I BUY IT?
Black Cat is available in 7 countries and over 600 of the absolute best tattoo shops worldwide. It is also available online 24/7. Beware of copy cats! Ask for it by name.

WHATS WRONG WITH A&D, BACITRACIN or NEOSPORIN?
Some old school Tattoo Artists still swear by the old methods. It is our opinion that there is a better way to heal. These over the counter products have drawing properties that are normally used to take impurities out of an open wound. We have noticed in the past in our tattoo shops that using these old school methods will cause unnecessary scabbing, and draw out some of the ink as well as cause a pimply rash to form around the tattoo.

WHAT DID MY TATTOO ARTIST USE AFTER THE TATTOO?
Many professional Tattoo Artists use Black Cat Healing Salve as soon as they have finished tattooing. Some artists use Vaseline or other petroleum based products. Black Cat actually begins to start the healing process right away. Black Cat also gives an immediate soothing sensation when applied and the plantain infused herb will help aid in pain relief.

HOW MUCH DO I USE?
After tattooing Black Cat Tattoo Healing Salve should be applied immediately to fresh tattoo. Salve should then be applied 3-4 times per day after washing with Black Cat Spray Cleanser. A little bit goes a long way with our salve, apply sparingly. Our clients experience an average 3-4 day healing period with no itching, little to no scabbing. You only need a tiny bit, and it will soak right in with no greasy residue like other brands.

WHAT ELSE CAN I USE IT ON?
Black Cat can also be used to soothe eczema, psoriasis, insect bites, bee stings, sunburn, chicken pox, chapped lips, stubble rash, blisters, cuts...etc....It contains NO artificial or chemical ingredients. 100% natural.

IS THE TATTOO CARE SALVE OKAY TO USE WITH PERMANENT MAKEUP?
Absolutely! Micro-pigmenation / Permanent Make-Up – apply Healing Salve 2-3 times a day while skin is healing. Apply gently and sparingly around eye area.

DID YOU USE ANY ANIMAL INGREDIENTS OR ANIMAL TESTING ?
NEVER TESTED ON ANIMALS! 100% Humane! No Animal ingredients.

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT EMU OIL FOR TATTOO CARE?
lUnfortunatley yes. We do not reccomend using Emu oil or any animal ingredients on your tattoo. Try Black Cat and you will be hooked!

Still have questions? email info@TattooAftercare.net

Premium Tattoo Aftercare Product Line from Texas Tattoo Artists


BLACK CAT TATTOO CLEANSER is the first cleanser or soap created entirely for the successful healing of a new tattoo. (Watch out for corporate copy-cats!) We patented our ingredients in 2001 and are convinced that we have created the optimal recipe for tattoo healing. Ultra mild soap comes in a handy 2 ounce spray bottle that should be used only for washing the tattoo to avoid cross contamination issues. Ours has no citric acid or added fragrance and is a mild blend to help alleviate the burning typically associated with the first few days of tattoo cleaning.

BLACK CAT SUPER HEALING SALVE was created to fill a void in the tattoo aftercare industry. Other aftercare products would cause pimples, rashes, burning or pull the ink out. We could not find one that we liked, so we had no choice but to make our own! Ours is 100% natural & made with only the absolute finest ingredients. As always, products should not be shared! Still made in Austin, Texas...Not a laboratory!

WE RECOMMEND STAYING AWAY FROM ANY PRODUCT WITH ANY OF THESE INGREDIENTS TO HEAL YOUR TATTOO: Petroleum, lanolin, aloe vera, citric acid, tea tree oil, canuba or candilla wax, oleic acid, coconut oil, alcohol, lemongrass. Many of these ingredients will cause irritation, intense scabbing or have drawing properties and could pull the ink out of your new tattoo.

BLACK CAT UNSCENTED TATTOO LOTION is a moisturizing lotion created for use on about the 4-5th day of tattoo healing. We developed this lotion due to a need for one that was truly petroleum free. We do not reccomend the use of the petroleum derivative propylene glycol in aftercare lotions. Use our salve and soap until the tattoo begins to get flaky, then follow with our aftercare lotion. This will help soften up all of that new skin and keep your tattoo looking killer! 2 ounce bottle.

Black Cat Tattoo Care Products are designed to facilitate the healing process of your new tattoo. We are experienced in the tattoo industry and have extensive knowledge in tattoo aftercare. We are not nor have we ever claimed to be Doctors or medical experts. Please see your MD or Doctor if you experience anything out of the ordinary following the application of a new tattoo.

How to take care of your new tattoo & heal quick.


If you receive no written instructions from your Tattoo Artist regarding aftercare of your new tattoo, please follow the method below. It is what we use in our own tattoo shops.

1. Wash your new tattoo a MINIMUM of 3-5 times daily using Black Cat Tattoo Spray Cleanser. Our super mild formula was developed to avoid burning on application or pulling the ink out of your new tattoo. Be careful what you put on your tattoo. Not all soap is created equal! Beware of copy cats!

2. Apply a thin layer of Black Cat Super Healing Salve after each wash. A little dab will do ya. Just enough to make it shiny. It will soak right in and not feel greasy like some other brands.

3. After an average 3-4 days you will notice a light flaking & new skin growth. It is now time to use Black Cat Unscented Lotion. It will soften up your tattoo and keep it looking great!

Remember to apply AT LEAST a 45+ sunscreen to tattoos after healing, even on cloudy days! In our opinion, the "specialty" sunscreens for tattoos generally do not offer as much protection as you really need. Go get a cheap bottle of SPF 45+ at the store and use it DAILY!