policies

appointment policies & procedures

Congrats you have consulted and are ready to start this journey! I'm glad to welcome you into the studio! Please read the folowing information carefully, as we want you to be fully informed before moving forward.

Rates are guaranteed only for the currently scheduled session(s). 

Deposits are non-refundable under any circumstance. Your deposit is active for only one reschedule.  If you must reschedule, we must know at least 72 hours in advance in order to transfer (and not forfeit) your deposit.

 

If you reschedule for a second time, you will forfeit your deposit and will have to pay a new deposit to schedule your appointment. 

Deposits are forfeit in the following cases:

  • No call no show

  • Rescheduling/ requesting without 72 hour notice 

  • Not providing a new calendar date at the time of rescheduling within 7 days

  • Appointment cancellation on the client's behalf

  • Repeat re-scheduling.

All artwork and designs will only be available for viewing on the day prior to your appointment. Any minor adjustments will be made at the beginning of your appointment. A complete concept change will be considered a cancelation of the scheduled appointment. 

The final cost of each session must be paid in CASH, Zelle, or credit/debit by the client at the end of each tattoo session. Cred and debit cards are subject to a 3% fee.

 

Tattoo sessions start at 10 AM and will go until 6 PM. Any and all prep work during our session is included in this time before any tattooing begins, usually about an hour.

prepare for your appointment

Proper preparation will ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable tattoo experience. Please follow the steps outlined below.

get a good night’s sleep

It is incredibly important to be well-rested so that you can be alert and in-tune with your body. As you are getting tattooed you want to be able to read the signals your body is sending you and react appropriately.

If you show up tired for your session, your body could become more sensitive to pain.

eat and hydrate

Please make sure to get proper nutrition before your appointment. It will keep your energy levels up and your body will be able to endure it’s reaction to pain better. Risks of not eating and hydrating are weakness, dizziness, and possibly fainting. I recommend bringing snacks to your appointments. It can be especially helpful if you are someone who deals with low blood sugar.

Bring water to your session. Staying hydrated before, throughout, and after your appointment is necessary for a healthy tattoo. After your tattoo is complete, you will want to continue your hydration habit as it will help tremendously in the recovery and healing process.

moisturizing your skin

Before we go any further, please do not moisturize your skin on the day of your tattoo. You don’t want any issues occurring with the needle, tattoo machine or ink, and your skin.

Now that we have gotten that out of the way, moisturizing your skin days and even weeks in advance is something you should be doing. Leading up to your session we recommend that you moisturize your skin 1-2 times a day for 5-7 days before your tattoo. During the winter months, your skin can get more dry than usual. Which means if your tattoo appointment is anywhere from December-February you should be extra attentive to how your skin looks and feels.

dressing for your session

Wear a comfortable outfit. You don’t want to be wearing restrictive jeans or a dress shirt while you’re getting tattooed. Loose clothing will help make sure that you aren’t randomly getting itchy, overheated and it will allow you to easily re-adjust your positioning in case you become uncomfortable. Lastly, it will allow your artist easy access to the area you are getting tattooed. Beware that ink permanently stains clothes so don’t wear your favorite light sweats to your leg session.