Policies 

BOOKING AND POLICIES

Appointments:

To book, please fill out my booking form. Once we discussed your piece, ill provide an estimate and set a date for your session.

Cancellations & Rescheduling:

Please provide at least 48 hours' notice if you need to reschedule. Appointments canceled with less than 48 hours' notice will mean you will no longer be able to book future appointments with me.

Late Arrivals:

Life happens, but if you're more than 15 minutes late, first please text me and let me know and your appointment may need to be rescheduled

No-Show Policy:

No-shows will not be able to schedule future appointments.

Plus ones:

You are more than welcome to bring a plus one but please let me know ahead of time so i can prepare accordingly.

PREPARING

Night of:

  • Rest and sleep well

  • Do not take any medication (unless necessary), any pre-workout, anything that contains blood thinners

  • Avoid tanning and sunburn

  • Stay hydrated

  • When showering, please don't exfoliate your skin. Exfoliating makes skin renew itself and the new skin is fragile, making it harder to tattoo. This of course does not mean you shouldn't shower or wash yourself, just don't scrub your skin too much.

You also do not need to shave the area yourself. If it's not an area that you don't usually shave anyway, leave the shaving to the artist.

Day of:

  • Make sure to eat a full meal and drink plenty of water before coming to your appointment. Getting tattooed usually takes a toll on the body, so your body needs fuel to get through the day. You can also bring snacks (something sugary) with you to the tattoo appointment.

  • Avoid alcohol. Alcohol is a temporary blood thinner, and drinking could lead to excessive bleeding

  • Over-the-counter pain relievers like Tylenol or Advil have the same effect, don't use them before your appointment.

What to wear:

  • Wear loose fitting clothing that is easily accessible, and don't mind getting ink on hypothetically

  • Keep in mind that you'll be sitting in the same position for a significant amount of time, so comfort is key.

Please bring:

  • Your ID

  • l accept Zelle, Cashapp, Venmo or Cash

AFTERCARE

First 24 hours:

  • Keep second skin wrap (the transparent bandage) on for 3 to 4 days.

  • Shower normally, but do not excessively soak, or submerge tattoo in water

  • There will be ink and bodily fluids leaking under the wrap; it's normal!

  • If the wrap starts to come off, do not attempt to reapply it.

Instead, remove it.

  • If water gets inside the wrap, remove it immediately
    After 24 hours:

  • After removing the second skin wrap very slowly, preferably in the shower.

  • Wash the tattoo area gently with antibacterial soap and warm water. Afterwards, let the area air dry.
    Healing Process (4 to 5 weeks):

  • Once the second bandage has been removed, the tattoo may appear to be fully healed on the surface; however, the deeper layers of skin will still be repairing for up to 2 months. Please continue to clean the tattoo and apply unscented/undyed lotion to keep the tattoo moisturized

  • Wait until the area is completely dry after showers to apply any kind of moisturizer

  • Clean bedding and clothing are important to avoid infection, as dirt, oils, and other substances can affect the healing process. It's also normal for the tattoo area to flake and scab (should be minimal after the bandage)

Things to Avoid:

  • Avoid pool, ocean, river, lake, or pond water after two weeks

  • Avoid exercising as well as other activities that cause sweating for two weeks

  • Avoid washing the area excessively

  • Avoid exposing the area to direct sunlight for two weeks