You also can read the tips before your tattoo and the FAQ's for more information.
In case of any doubts or concerns I will contact the professional first for further enlightenments.
FAQ
What should I know before my appointment?
- Sleep well the night before, don't drink too much or use drugs, before or after, your appointment. Make sure you are well hydrated;
- Eat properly and healthy, remember to eat before your appointment. You can bring food and beverages too;
- Wear suitable and comfortable clothes for the area that you will tattoo;
- Bring clothes beause it might be warmer or cooler than you expect;
- Bring your earphones because you might want to listen your own music;
- Don't talk on the phone, if need to, please ask before, it might be a distraction for the artist;
- Avoid to talk too much, try to keep focus during the tattoo, and let the artist work freely;
- Listen to the tips of your artist because he has more experience, so take this into account!
- You MUST have a government-issued photo ID (Passport, State ID, Driver’s License) with you to be tattooed. You have to fill out paperwork and we need to verify your age.
Enjoy your experience!
What should I know about tattoo aftercare?
- Every artist follows a different aftercare process;
- This method proves to be the best for the healing of my tattoos;
- attoos are an open wound and need to be taken care of properly to avoid any infection;
- The whole healing process takes between 10-30 days. The first layer of your skin should be partially healed after 7 days;
- Only touch your tattoo with clean hands, ALWAYS wash your hands before washing the tattoo itself;
- Wash your tattoo three or four times a day, everytime you do it, use just your hands and the foam of the soap that you use regularly;
- Don't use new soaps that you never used before. New soaps may cause allergies, trust the one that you always use!
- Dry the area with a clean towel or paper towel by tapping it, don't scratch the tattoo!
- Apply ointment recommended for a week, a very thin layer, just enough to hydrate it;
- Cover the area with the clinfilm to protect the tattoo, this keeps it hydrated and avoids scratches to the area;
- Use suitable and comfortable clothes!
- Don't pick or itch it!
- Let it scab naturally;
- Avoid prolonged sun exposure (including sun bed) and or bathing in water (bath, swimming pool, beach);
- Use sunscreen after healing process is complete (approx 4 weeks), this will protect your tattoo and keep it brighter through the time;
- Any doubts and/or concerns, see more information with the professional always!
Enjoy your tattoo!
Do you ask for a deposit?
- Yes. I ask for a £50 deposit to create any project in advance and it's NON refundable!
- The deposit will then come off the final cost of the tattoo;
- If the tattoo requires more than one session, your deposit will be taken out of the last session;
- If the appointment needs to be rescheduled, 3 days (72 hours) notice must be given or the deposit will be forfeit.
Can I change my appointment date without losing my deposit?
- Yes you can, with a notice, at least 3 days (72 hours) before your appointment.
Will you touch up my tattoo at no additional charge?
- If the tattoo has been taken care of properly and it needs a touch up, decided by the artist, it will be done free of charge 4 (four) months after maximum.