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highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for high-quality work and a positive experience. I'll definitely be coming back for my next tattoo! Thanks Jason 🙌🏽
Aftercare Guidance
Tattoo Aftercare
We designed your tattoo and our name is on it so we want you to take care of your tattoo.
THE HEALING STAGE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR TATTOO!
Aftercare process:
Remove bandage after 1-2 hours.
With clean hands, wash area with mild soap (such as dial, dove, ivory, etc.) and warm water.
Pat dry with clean paper towel (not a cloth towel in order to avoid contact with bacteria).
Apply a thin layer of Aquaphor or A&D ointment cream.
Repeat these steps 3 times a day for the first 4-5 days, and then switch to a fragrance free lotion.
General guidelines:
Never pick, scratch, scrub, shave or abuse your tattoo in any way. Leave it be as much as possible, other than gently cleaning with mild soap every 1-2 days.
We advise against applying new bandages. Your artist will usually apply a medical-grade bandage before you leave the shop and tell you how long to keep it on. After that, let things breath.
Avoid direct sunlight, spas, pools, tanning beds, etc., until your tattoo is completely healed.
After your tattoo is completely healed, use a sunscreen with SPF 25 or above to ensure the life of your tattoo.
Piercing Aftercare
Body piercings need to be cleaned three to four times daily, everyday, for the first two months and at least once or twice for the entire healing time. Most people clean more often as this can irritate your piercing, and possibly delay your healing. For once-a-day cleanings, do it at the end of your day. Optimal frequency will depend on your skin sensitivity, activity level and environmental factors.
Before cleanings, wash your hands thoroughly with liquid anti-bacterial soap and hot water. If you wish, you may wear disposable latex or vinyl gloves and/or also use a hand sanitizing gel. Never, ever touch healing piercings with dirty hands. This is vital for avoiding infections.
Prepare the area for the cleansing by rinsing or soaking with warm water and be sure to remove any stubborn crust using a cotton swab and warm water. Never pick with fingernails! This step is important for your comfort.
Apply a small handful of H2Ocean to the area with your clean hands. Cleanse the area and the jewelry, and gently rotate the jewelry back and forth a few times to work the solution to the inside (you do not need to rotate your jewelry during the first four to six days).
Allow the H2Ocean to cleanse there for a minute. You may bathe normally, just don't purposely work anything other than the cleanser onto the inside of the piercing. Rinse the area thoroughly under running water, while rotating the jewelry back and forth to completely remove the cleanser from the inside and outside of the piercing. Gently pat dry with disposable paper products such as gauze or tissues, as cloth towels can harbor bacteria. Stay away form any large bodies of water, beaches, pools, jacuzzis, baths, for the first six months. Just try to avoid submerging the piercing under the water.
Please be patient. Each body is unique, and healing times can vary considerably. If your piercing is tender or secreting, you should continue the care regimen, even if it is past the stated average healing time range.
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great communication, loved my design, and was in n out in like 40 mins i was stoked:)
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Birdie was great! Painless piercing and she was very friendly. 10/10 experience
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Mathias did an awesome job on my walk-in knee piece!! He was fun to talk to and very talented. I would absolutely recommend GCTP and will be returning in the future.
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I've gotten 2 piercings from Birdie and both experiences were fantastic. Looking forward to potentially getting a tattoo from someone here in the near future, next!
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Birdie was fantastic with my 2 daughters. They got their nose piercings with her and she was able to keep them calm and did a fantastic job.
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Birdie has done both of my tragus piercings. She’s genuine and the process is quick. Won’t go to anyone else again!
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My 7 year old daughter had her ears pierced with Birdie almost a week ago. Birdie was amazing! Super patient with our daughter, she helped her calm her nerves with some excercises and even went out of her way to play Lilo & Stitch music while she pierced her ears! My wife also got a helix piercing and was very nervous but said the piercing was painless and everything has been healing nicely with no issues. Highly recommend this shop for piercings!
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I did my nose piercing there and it was a great experience. I really recommend that 👌
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This parlor is clean, organized, friendly and reasonable price I got my ink done by Miss Katelyn and the results are phenomenal- I recommend this parlor if you’re looking to get tattooed or pierced- you Won’t be disappointed Update: 6/21/26 I got my second ink from Katelyn & I’m once again Super Pleased with the results- I will only come to this parlor for my ink or piercings I highly recommend Katelyn! I can’t say enough great things about her work👌🔥
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What a wonderful experience!!! Super friendly and attentive staff. The place was also incredibly clean with beautiful artwork all over the walls. I know it is assumed with all tattoo shops but this place stands out. I got the pleasure to work with Birdie and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a piercing. She was super sweet, really thorough, and very professional. I got my nipples pierced and she made it a completely comfortable experience. If you go check it out you won’t regret it.
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I had my ears pierced. The care taken and the kindness was wonderful. It was my second time coming and I would go back !!
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I’ve visited this shop often over the last 5 years I’ve been getting tattooed. All of their artists are incredibly talented, but I come for KRISTINE!! She is such a sweetheart and does amazing fine line/dotting work/art in general. I came to her for a memorial tat for my mom, and she was so kind and did it with such care and precision! (my wrists pictured below, Kristine also did the orchid stamp at a separate appointment ☺️) Prices are very fair, and they take walk-ins. Their piercer is also incredibly friendly. Golden Child is the tattoo spot to go to for any and all tattoos, I only go here!
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Melissa is a very good and detailed oriented tattoo artist. She took her time to listen, be precise and pointed out so many tiny details even I didn't consider before she starting inking me. I've gone to her twice for work and plan on returning for future work.
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Golden Child Tattoo is very welcoming and they have very talented artists. Katelyn Alvarado gave me a gorgeous tattoo, and she is quite creative with her color choices, how she uses them and her fine line artistry.
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The people at Golden Child are amazing, such professionals and made sure to take great care of the client. My sister and I got matching tattoos and we worked with Jason to put what was in our mind into a tattoo that we were proud of. It's everything we wanted! They were so quick and friendly and the tattoo is healing quite nicely. We will be going back!
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I got my first tattoo done by sloe and it was a great experience and he did a great job! I’ll Definitely be coming back for more
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My 4yo wanted to get her ears pierced and they were so patient and careful with her. She was very motivated, but did get scared by the pain of the first one, so we ended up coming back the next day for the second. All the staff was super understanding and welcoming. 10/10 recommend