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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 or piercing experience. Our artists have a combined 30+ years of experience in the tatoo industry and know exactly what it takes to deliver the results you expect. Whether you are getting your first piercing or your 30th tatoo, 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.
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.
7. 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.
8. 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 at saniderm.com


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:

PIERCINGS

  • General: piercings are a wound. They can cause reactions, complications, as well as side effects. These include but aren't limited to skin irritation, loss of consciousness, swelling, bruising, bleeding (potentially excessively), and infections. We do everything we can to mitigate these issues, but you as a client should be aware that we are intentionally puncturing your skin.
  • Jewelry: We pierce with implant grade stainless steel or titanium. Removing your jewelry can result in your piercing closing.
  • Infection: Infections ARE RARE but can occur if and when apprpriate aftercare isn't followed. Please listen in order to minimize this risk. Follow aftercare and contact us if you suspect a complication.
  • Medical Conditions: If you have a preexisting medical or skin condition that affects your body's immune system or the body's healing abilities, you should consult your doctor before getting a piercing. If you have HIV infection, eczema, psoriasis, Immune Deficiency Disorders, diabetes, hempphilia, blood cancer, are or may become pregnant you are at a higher risk to infections, slow healing, and other complications
  • Medication: If you are on any medications that might affect bleeding(blood thinners) or healing, you should talk to your doctor about any side effects as well as inform your piercer.
  • Lifestyle Changes: Healing a piercing may require changes in diet, clothing, and sexual activities. All sohuld be considered beforehand.

Cleaning Instructions for Body Piercings

1. Wash Your Hands
Prior to ever cleaning or touching your piercing for any reason make sure that you wash your hands with soap and water.
2. Soak In Saline
Soak your piercign in saline for five to ten minutes at least twice per day. If you get overly sweaty or dirty be you will want to clean it more than twice.
3. Using soap
If your piercer tells you that you need to use soap on your piercing, gently lather soap around the piercing and rinse as needed until all soap is removed.
4. Drying Your Piercing
Dry your piercing by gently patting it with clean paper towels. Do not use cloth towels as they can carry excess bacteria
It is not necessary for you to rotate the jewelry.

Cleaning Instructions For Inside the Mouth

1. Rinsing Your Mouth

Rince your mouth with antibacterial alcohol-free mouthwash for 30 seconds after meals and before bed (4-5 times daily) until the piercing is completely healed. Cleaning too often or with too strong a rinsecan cause irritation.

It is not necessary for you to rotate the jewelry.

Cleaning Instructions for the Exterior Cheek & Lip Piercings

1. Wash Your Hands
Prior to ever cleaning or touching your piercing for any reason make sure that you wash your hands with soap and water.
2. Soak In Saline
Soak your piercign in saline for five to ten minutes at least twice per day. If you get overly sweaty or dirty be you will want to clean it more than twice.
3. Using soap
If your piercer tells you that you need to use soap on your piercing, gently lather soap around the piercing and rinse as needed until all soap is removed.
4. Drying Your Piercing
Dry your piercing by gently patting it with clean paper towels. Do not use cloth towels as they can carry excess bacteria
It is not necessary for you to rotate the jewelry.

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

Michael

Piercer

FAQ

While we are able to get estimates via electronic communication in special circumstances, the best way to get a quote for your next tattoo is to come in to the shop with as much information as you have, including any reference materials.
You do not need to have a drawing to get a tattoo. Our artists 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 what you 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 shows will cause you to forfeit a portion of your deposit or your deposit in full.
To schedule an appointment we ask that you bring in any reference materials you have into the shop to get a quote and find a time that works with your schedule.
The shop minimum for a tattoo is $60
You must have a state issued ID to get a tattoo. If you are a minor, you will need to bring a legal guardian with you and obtain a notarized letter of consent as well as have valid state issued ID cards.
True Love is a very welcoming shop. Located in the heart of downtown Salina we strive to keep a clean, professional, and friendly shop.
Our waiting period is constantly changing depending on how many appointments we have scheduled at the time. The best way to find out about booking an appointment is to stop by the shop and talk 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 a legal guardian with you and obtain a notarized letter of consent as well 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 short walk to the front of the shop.

The Shop

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 a very open floorplan, but have dividers available if you require more privacy for the tattoo or piercing that you are receiving. We are located in historical downtown Salina, and are a short walk to a large variety of local businesses. Below is our shop Instagram feed if you would like to see what the shop looks like before you make a visit. We know you will feel welcome here!