What to do for tattoo preparation?

Start to hydrate minimum 48 hours before your tattoo appointment.

If you have hair or hairy it’s PERFECTLY FINE AND NORMAL, I do/will have to shave you if you cannot reach or forget.

Night before appointment, if you can not required ( for certain spots) shave the area within 6 hours of the appointment, if you plan on waxing the area you plan on getting tattooed do it 72 hours before appointment day. Night before appointment take a good shower to help relax, and make sure you get plenty of sleep.

It is imperative that you eat a good meal before your appointment.

If you plan on using numbing cream, I HAVE to know what brand! There are fake numbing creams out there, and using them can risk in examples, infections, tattoo ink not going into the skin, tattoo ink falling out, scarring and chemical burns.

If you would like to use a numbing please use examples, Painless or Mad Rabbit numbing. These two are the ones I personally use and suggest.

Make sure if you use a numbing cream it goes on 1 hour and 30 minutes BEFORE your appointment time.

Numbing cream instructions

Use warm/hot water and clean the area with an antibacterial non-scented soap, exfoliate, shave area, pat dry, make sure that the area is dry. Use your hand or use gloves and put the numbing cream in that area, go bigger than the tattoo just in case you plan on going bigger. If you are using your hands, MAKE SURE YOU CLEAN YOUR HANDS REALLY GOOD AFTED PUTTING ON NUMBING CREAM. Wrap the area in plastic wrap, make sure that it is on tight but not tight enough to cause pain or bruising. Using numbing cream the skin pores have to be open and that will happen during the shower. The pores will soak up the numbing cream and start to work. The area may turn red and that’s okay it can happen.

What to do day of tattoo appointment?

Double check to make sure you have a valid identification card, driver’s license, or learners permit license. Having a valid license is required.

Photo of identification card or paper is not permitted.

Wear comfortable clothing, that exposes the tattoo area or bring extra clothing.

Example, Do not wear pants if you plan on getting a thigh tattoo.

Bring sugary snacks and drinks, it may come in handy during your appointment. Situations happen it’s always best to be prepared than not. I tend to keep sugary drinks and candy on hand, but it is always best to come prepared.

Bring a blanket or hoody if you tend to get cold and or booth is cold.(unless you are getting tattooed on your arms, chest, stomach and back)

Bring a book, audiobook (must have headphones), phone, or tablet, whatever works best for you, in case you need a distraction or comfort.

Bring backup chargers/ battery pack to charge your device, I have outlets but if I need to use them I won’t have an extra outlet you can use.

Can my minor get tattooed?

Yes. The age requirement for a minor to get tattooed is 16 years old. No exceptions.

Copies of valid government-issued photo identification for both minor and for parent or legal guardian of minor. No exceptions.

If the photo identification for the minor does not show a date of birth, or a copy of the minors birth certificate is not provided. The child will NOT get the tattoo. No exceptions.

The day of the appointment or walk-in a written, signed and a notarized consent form for tattooing a minor must be completed by the minors PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIAN(S). This can be done at the UPS store, or a bank. No exceptions.

If you are the legal guardian(s) bring proof of guardianship.I.E last name change, adoptions, or marriage certificate.

Parents or legal guardian MUST stay in the shop/ booth during paperwork, stenciling and the starting of the tattoo. Once the tattoo is started the parent or legal guardian may step out of the booth or leave the grab a drink or snack for child/yourself.

MY PERSONAL RULE, NO EXCEPTIONS. I will not tattoo a minors hands, neck, face. I WILL NOT TATTOO on a minor that requires clothing to be lifted. Example pulling bra, sports bra up or down, on cleavage area, pulling clothes down to be on the front or behind area. There has been exceptions I have allowed if child needed something covered or fixed BADLY. But with parent or legal guardian approval.

The form below must be notarized and brought in the day of the appointment, we may have notary on hand depending on time and day.

After care instructions with second-skin/ bandage!

Keep the original bandage on for 3-5 days. After the the 3-5 days, you can remove the bandage either in the shower or under the sink. Let warm/cool water run on the

bandage, this allows your pores to open. When taking the bandage off do NOT rip it off, peel in the direction the of hair growth, slightly pull on the end(s) of the bandage until you see that it is lifting. Using an antibacterial soap, clean the tattoo, if there is still a sticky residue you can use witch hazel to scrub around the tattoo, not on. Pat the tattoo dry with a paper towel, then use either Tattoo Goo or Aquaphor to keep the tattoo moisturized. Repeat this for two weeks Do not expose the tattoo to sunlight, tanning beds and no waters for two weeks To keep the tattoo bright, ALWAYS remember to put on sunscreen after the tattoo is healed By not following proper care of tattoo, it is on you NOT the artist.

After care instructions without second-skin/ bandage!

For tattoos that have the reqular bandage on. Leave on for 1 hour, no longer than 2 hours. When removing the bandage, clean your hands really well with an antibocterial soap, than clean the tattoo with antibacterial soap using warm/ cool water, pat dry with a paper towel. Making sure the tattoo is fully dry. Than apply a thin layer of aftercare product. (1 recommend Tattoo Goo, or Aquaphor). You will need to wash the tattoo 3-5 times a day for the first 10 days. Do NOT expose the tattoo to sunlight, tanning beds, or submerge in water for 2 weeks. To keep your tattoo bright, ALWAYS apply sunscreen when out in the sun.

By not following proper care of tattoo, it is on you NOT the artist.