Shop Rules
****NO ONE UNDER 18 WILL BE TATTOOED REGARDLESS OF PARENTAL CONSENT****
(Must be at least 16 for piercings)
****PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR CHILDREN WITH YOU TO YOUR APPT****
AFTERCARE
One of the most important things about getting a tattoo is making sure it is going to keep looking good for a long time to come. Let's face it, you are going to have this forever so let's make sure it heals correctly shall we?
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Remove bandage after 2 hours.
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Wash 2 to 3 times daily with an antibacterial soap (unscented) .
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Let dry and apply a thin layer of Painless Tattoo Cream for 2 days (too much can clog pores and cause infection so really be sparse).
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For the remainder of the healing process, use an unscented lotion when the tattoo feels dry.
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IMPORTANT: no soaking, picking, sun tanning, or use of pool/hot tub during healing time (about two weeks).
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If you are going to continue a workout routine while healing a tattoo please be mindful of how dirty gym equipment is, always clean your tattoo before and after your workout.
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Always put sunscreen on your tattoos when in the sun to help keep them in great condition (this is after they have healed of course).
TIPS/TRICKS
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Eat well. Eating a huge meal with lots of protein about 1/2 hour before being tattooed is the most important thing you can do to make your experience a pleasant one and to guard against fainting.
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Be well-rested.
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Do not come if you are sick, high or hung over. Don't do drugs (except Tylenol) or drink prior to being tattooed.
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Taking Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 1/2 hour prior to the procedure will take the edge off the pain and will increase endurance.
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Ladies: avoid scheduling sessions while suffering from premenstrual syndrome, at this time one's pain threshold is only about half of what it normally is.
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Don't bring little kids or pets.
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We don't do "insta-sleeves" so don't show up 45 minutes before your flight leaves.
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Please do not send us 12 emails with 20 attachments. Involve yourself in your own tattoo; try to narrow down what it is that you actually want.
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WE ARE NOT HERE TO COPY OTHER PEOPLE'S CUSTOM TATTOOS. That would be unethical - we can use images as stylistic and compositional inspiration when developing a custom design, which can be similar (not identical) to ones you have seen elsewhere.
Bookings & Cancellations
To book an appointment:
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Call or email artist of choice to arrange consultations and appointments.
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Leave deposit and book.
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Deposits are non-refundable. They are applied to the final session of the tattoo when it is completed.
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Deposits expire 90 days after your artwork is prepared or after your most recent session, whichever is later, unless special arrangements are made.
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24 hour cancellation notice is required to change an appointment time, without forfeiting the deposit.
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If you arrive more than 20 minutes late for an appointment you may be considered a no-show and have to reschedule. If this happens more than once, you may lose your deposit.