What we would like you to know…
Before your appointment:
- Make sure you have eaten within 4 hours of your appointment
- Do not drink alcohol 24 hours before your appointment
- Do not come to your appointment under the influence
- Make sure you drink plenty of water, the more hydrated you are the better the ink goes in
- If you have a large amount of hair in the area you are planning to get tattooed, it would greatly help us if you shave before you come
- Make sure to wear clothing that will allow access to the area being tattooed. Button down shirts or zip up hoodies are great for back or chest pieces
During your appointment:
- Your artist wants you to be as comfortable as you can, let us know what we can do to help
- Let them know if you need any water, snacks, or candy
- If you need to use the restroom during your appointment just let us know
- We are always happy to move the stencil so don’t hesitate to ask
- If you would like a silent (no talking) appointment, just let your artist know
- Need a music change, no problem
- Need to eat something, you got it
After your appointment:
- Make sure to follow your artists aftercare instructions.
- Healing a tattoo is a personal journey, and each artist may have their own way. They will give you their instructions.
- We offer Recovery Derm and traditional healing
- Below is our standard aftercare which you may follow if you would like.
- -For Recovery Derm
- Leave your first piece of film on for 24 hours.
- After 24 hours, remove film and wash tattoo with warm water and antibacterial soap. Rise with clean water. Pat the tattoo dry with a paper towel. (Do not use a cloth towel, as it can leave bacteria behind). Allow to air dry for 5 mins. Apply the new piece of film over the tattoo. Remove after 5 to 7 days. Wash and keep protected with lotion until fully healed.
- -For Traditional healing
- Remove the plastic wrap or bandage after 3 hours. Wash tattoo with antibacterial soap and warm water. Rise with clean water. Pat the tattoo dry with a paper towel. (Do not use a cloth towel, as it can leave bacteria behind). Apply a thin layer of ointment. Do this 3 times a day for 3 days. Then switch to putting lotion on the tattoo instead of ointment. After a week, continue to keep it clean, and moisturized. There is no need to wash multiple times a day.