Frequently Asked Questions

Get some rest, stay hydrated, take a shower, and eat something before your session. Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your appointment. And relax! You’re about to have an amazing experience. 

Wear comfortable clothes that fit loosely around the area you plan on getting tattooed. If your tattoo will be on the foot/ankle, wear shoes that are not too constraining. 

If you need to change your appointment, please do so at least 48 hours in advance as a courtesy to our artists and other customers. 

If healing with Derm:

Gently clean and pat dry the tattoo and surrounding area, ensuring there is no soap or any residue on the skin. With clean gloves, remove Derm Shield from the sterile pouch. Cut the Derm Shield to cover the tattooed area plus a 1 to 2-inch margin from the edge of the tattoo. Peel off backing to expose the adhesive side and position the Derm Shield over the tattoo with the adhesive side facing the skin. Gently apply using light pressure, starting from the center to the edges to eliminate air bubbles. Do not stretch the Derm Shield during application.

The first Derm Shield application should stay in place for 24 hours, depending on the level of exudation. It is normal for blood and fluids to collect under the bandage.

A second application can be used for several days, and a third application may be used if necessary. Gently clean and dry the area between applications. Do not wear any piece longer than one week.

Until the tattoo fully heals, sun exposure should be kept to an absolute minimum. Even after it heals, using regular sun protection and minimizing exposure will help your tattoo look great for a long time. 

For small and medium-sized tattoos, a 15-minute consultation is included with your appointment free of charge. For larger and more complex tattoos (like sleeves, half sleeves, back pieces, etc.) we do require that you book a separate Design Consultation appointment first. This will allow you and your artist ample time to talk through your ideas and design and answer any questions you may have before coming in for your longer tattoo appointment. 

Each artist prices their own work and requires different deposit amounts. Please contact the artist directly with any questions.