Illustrative Tattoos by:Rafael Marte at Hard Knox Tattoo Yonkers,
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Rafael Marte is a Professional tattooer based and licensed in New York since 2005. He specializes in realistic and illustrative tattoos in both color and black and grey ink. Floral tattoos, skull imagery, and custom lettering with a focus on script style has always been at the center of his work. His tattoos usually include many details
Rafael Marte is a Professional tattooer based and licensed in New York since 2005. He specializes in realistic and illustrative tattoos in both color and black and grey ink. Floral tattoos, skull imagery, and custom lettering with a focus on script style has always been at the center of his work. His tattoos usually include many details with the focus on design longevity so your new tattoo still looks great many years down the line.
After working at many tattoo shops throughout New York, he has settled in Yonkers since January of 2022.
My Calendar and Availability
My Calendar and Availability
My Calendar and Availability
The Shop
Healing your new Tattoo
Healing your new Tattoo
Hard Knox Tattoo Shop located at 1550F Central Park Ave in Yonkers, New York. Our team consists of 9 artists that specialize in most styles of tattooing.
The best way to book an appointment is to reach out to the artist you want to work with directly by e mail. All our artists' information can be found at www.HardKnoxTattoo.com .
Our sho
Hard Knox Tattoo Shop located at 1550F Central Park Ave in Yonkers, New York. Our team consists of 9 artists that specialize in most styles of tattooing.
The best way to book an appointment is to reach out to the artist you want to work with directly by e mail. All our artists' information can be found at www.HardKnoxTattoo.com .
Our shop hours are Monday to Saturday from 1-9 pm. Walk Ins Available
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Healing your new Tattoo
Healing your new Tattoo
Healing your new Tattoo
- ***You CANNOT submerge your new tattoo underwater for a minimum of 3 weeks after getting tattooed. No swimming pool, beaches, rivers, or saunas. Also, No Tanning allowed. Waiting 1 month before doing so is best.***
HOW TO HEAL YOUR NEW TATTOO:
- 1- Wash your hands with unscented antibacterial soap. (Pump Foam Soap is recommended)
- 2- Gently rem
- ***You CANNOT submerge your new tattoo underwater for a minimum of 3 weeks after getting tattooed. No swimming pool, beaches, rivers, or saunas. Also, No Tanning allowed. Waiting 1 month before doing so is best.***
HOW TO HEAL YOUR NEW TATTOO:
- 1- Wash your hands with unscented antibacterial soap. (Pump Foam Soap is recommended)
- 2- Gently remove the bandage covering your new tattoo after wearing it for about 3 hours . Then wash your new tattoo with the same unscented antibacterial soap previously used for your hands.
- 3- Gently rinse all the soap and residue off your tattoo with warm or cool water (whichever you prefer).
- 4- Gently pat dry your new tattoo with some clean paper towels, then dispose of them in the garbage.
- 5- Let your tattoo air dry for 5-10 minutes.
- 6- Gently apply a THIN layer or an UNSCENTED moisturizing lotion (I recommend LUBRIDERM or CETAPHIL brand). Any brand is fine to use as long as the lotion is unscented. ***DO NOT use ointments like Vitamin A+D Ointment or Aquaphore***
- 7-Repeat this 2 times a day for the first week after getting your new tattoo.
- 8- After one week, continue this care once daily indefinitely. The idea is if your skin is clean and moisturized, your tattoo will be as well.
- 9-Lotion your tattoo on a regular basis. Once a day after the shower is great! 3-5 times a week at minimum to keep your skin and tattoo looking fresh.
- 10-Keep your tattoo away from prolonged sun exposure to keep the ink from fading.If you work outdoors or tan frequently, wear sun block.