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Q. What are my options for pain management?
A. There will be some discomfort. The pain level varies depending on a few factors: the part of the body getting tattooed, whether or not you are well rested and fed, general disposition towards pain etc. We recommend a good night sleep, and a balanced meal before your appointment. Even, calm breathing throughout your tattoo helps a lot to calm the nervous system. The best advice we can give you is to relax and go with it. Tensing up will only make it hurt more. We provide the option to use a numbing spray containing lidocaine that can be applied after the initial outline. Please DO NOT use your own numbing cream. Contact your artist if you would like to consider numbing cream and they will guide you on how to properly use it.
Q. What is the minimum?
A. Our shop minimum is $100.
Q. Do you take walk-ins?
A. No, we are an appointment only private studio. This is to ensure each of our clients gets ourdedicated and undivided attention for their piece.
Q. Do you do cover ups?
A. We have artists who are skilled in cover up work. A consultation is usually essential, especially if the tattoo you’re covering is big or especially dark. An artist can design something beautiful to cover a mistake you may have made in the past. There are some limitations of course, but we can help you wear something on your body you can be proud of.
Q. Are there body parts you don’t tattoo?
A. As a general rule, we steer our clients away from tattooing their face, and genital area. It is up to artists’ discretion as to whether they will tattoo highly visible areas. Also, palms of hands and the underside of the feet don’t hold ink very well, so we avoid those too.
Q. How old do you have to be?
A. You must be 18 to get a tattoo in Georgia. We take a copy of your photo ID.
Q. How do I make an appointment?
A. Call the shop or email us. Our shop manager will either refer you directly to one of our artists, or book you in immediately when possible.
Q. Do you do Piercings?
A. No.
Q. Do I need a consultation?
A. We encourage all clients to schedule an initial consultation to ensure that each of the details that are important to you are communicated to your artist and included in your piece.
Tips before and after:
Before your tattoo please be well rested and make sure you eat. We recommend people have a full stomach, not too much caffeine. Do not drink alcohol. We do not tattoo pregnant or nursing mothers. After your tattoo you'll want to make you follow all aftercare instructions.
18 and over Policy: Georgia state law prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from getting a tattoo. And no, we cannot accept parent or guardian consent. You must be at least 18 years old and you must provide valid government issued photo ID in order to get tattooed.
Minimum Charge Policy: Our shop minimum covers the time and expense of a sanitary set up and clean up of the equipment and procedure area as well as single use supplies necessary to provide a clean and safe tattoo applied by an experienced professional. Our minimum is the absolute lowest amount we will charge for any tattoo. This applies per person getting tattooed, per session. .Please note that any tattoo that takes more than 30 minutes will automatically cost more than the minimum.
Cancellation Policy: All appointments require a minimum of 48 hours notice for cancellation. If cancellation with over 48 hours notice, your deposit may be applied to a future appointment. DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Any cancellations or reschedules under 48 hours may result in a forfeiture of deposit.
Reschedule Policy: All appointments require at least 48 hours notice to reschedule. If at least 48hours notice is given, your deposit may be applied to your new appointment.
Late Policy: Please let us know if you are running late for an appointment. If you are 15 minutes or more late for an appointment without advance notice, you may forfeit your deposit, lose your appointment and be required to reschedule and leave a new deposit.
Deposit Policy: DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Deposits will be applied towards the final cost of your tattoo at your final session unless your deposit is forfeited. Deposits are forfeited if you no-show for an appointment, cancel with less than 48 hours advance notice, arrive for an appointment more than 15 minutes late, arrive for an appointment without proper ID or arrive intoxicated or otherwise unable to be tattooed.
Artwork Policy: We will not email, text, or preview a custom design for your review until your scheduled appointment. Any revisions that stay within the idea discussed at the consultation can be made on the day of your appointment. If you change your idea, placement, concept, etc. and major or excessive revisions are required, your appointment may need to be reschedule.
Touch Up Policy: Courtesy touch ups are at the discretion of the tattoo artist. Necessary touch ups related to the technical application and healing of a tattoo are free if done within 6 months of the tattoo and by the original artist who did the tattoo. Touch ups cannot be done until the tattoo is fully healed. Touch ups due to client failure or negligence to follow our aftercare procedures are not free and will be charged the same rate as a new tattoo. Changes to the original agreed upon tattoo are not considered a touch up and will be charged as a new tattoo. HEALING RESULTS OF TATTOOSON THE HEAD, FACE, FEET, OR HANDS (INCLUDING FINGERS) CANNOT BE GUARANTEEDAND MAY NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE TOUCH UPS. If your tattoo is on a non-guaranteed body part it will probably need multiple touch ups and may be charged as a new tattoo each time
DAY 1 (Derm shield) :
If your artist bandaged your tattoo with a clear adhesive film like DERM SHIELD your tattoo will heal much quicker. After 24 hours of applying the first bandage, replace and leave the film on for 3-5 days. There may be a lot of fluid that builds up in the film and that's okay as long as nothing leaks in or out of the film. Don't worry, the film is shower proof, but still be careful that no water gets inside. If fluid leaks out or water leaks in, you must remove the bandage immediately and instead follow STANDARD AFTERCARE instructions below. If no leaking occurs, remove the film on day 5 and wash the tattoo thoroughly then apply a thin coat of unscented hand lotion. Skip below to the DAYS 3-14 instructions for next steps.DO NOT RE-BANDAGE THE TATTOO.
DAY 1 (STANDARD AFTERCARE):
1. If your artist bandaged your tattoo with ointment, plastic wrap, and tape then REMOVE THEBANDAGE AFTER ONE TO TWO HOURS and be sure to take it off before you go to bed!
2. WASH THE TATTOO. Using a mild antibacterial soap (such as Dial ) and warm water. Reduce scabbing by carefully removing all traces of blood and plasma while washing. Do not scrub the tattoo with a washcloth or other abrasive material during the healing period. Pat it with a clean soft cloth or paper towel and let it air dry for 10-20 minutes or until the skin begins to feel tight. This allows for excess moisture to evaporate out. It is very important to let the tattoo "breathe".
3. Once dry, APPLY A VERY THIN COAT OF OINTMENT to the tattoo. We usually recommend using Vitamin A&D or Aquaphor as ointment. Apply only enough ointment to give your tattoo a matte photo finish, not a glossy shine. A little goes a long way and gently dab off excess with a clean paper towel. There should be just enough ointment to keep it moist to prevent scabbing, but too much ointment traps in germs, which can cause breakouts, rashes, or lead to infection.
4. DO NOT RE-BANDAGE THE TATTOO.
DAYS 2-3:
REPEAT the cycle of washing, drying, and applying a thin layer of ointment to the tattoo about1-3 times per day for the first 2-3 days .It is always important to keep your healing tattoo clean, but keep in mind that these first few days are when your tattoo is the most vulnerable. During these first few days, it is normal for your tattoo to feel sore and tender. You may also see redness, swelling, and some mild bleeding.
DAYS 3-14 (or until healed):
After the first 2-3 days, your tattoo should begin to feel dry and tight. At this point DISCONTINUE APPLYING OINTMENT AND SWITCH TO REGULAR FRAGRANCE-FREEHAND LOTION such as Eucerin, Lubriderm, Curel, or any other over the counter mild "Fragrance Free" moisturizer. Do not use lotions that contain color or fragrance at all until healing is complete.
APPLY LOTION TWICE A DAY or whenever the tattoo is feeling stiff or dry. But DO NOTOVER MOISTURIZE!
Continue applying lotion for the remainder of two weeks or until the tattoo is fully healed.
During this phase of the healing process it is normal to experience dryness, itchiness,scabbing, peeling (like a sunburn), and flaking. It is very important to NEVER SCRATCH ORPICK at a healing tattoo.
DO'S AND DON'TS DURING THE HEALING PROCESS:
KEEP YOUR TATTOO CLEAN and only touch your tattoo with clean hands. Only touch your tattoo if you are cleaning it or applying ointment/lotion. DO NOT LET ANYONE ELSETOUCH YOUR TATTOO, this includes children and pets. And do not let your tattoo come into contact with any public surface (like gym equipment, keyboards, countertops, etc.)
Please REFRAIN FROM SCRATCHING OR PICKING at the tattoo. It is normal for your tattoo to become very itchy during the healing process, but you must avoid scratching or picking at scabs if they form. Scratching, scrubbing, or picking will irritate the tattoo and can prolong the healing process or cause scarring and loss of ink. It is also important to WEARSOFT AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING that will not rub against your tattoo. Plan your wardrobe accordingly!
NO SWIMMING POOLS, NO OCEAN, NO HOT TUBS, NO BATH TUBS, AND NOSAUNAS until your tattoo is fully healed. Short showers and gentle washing should be your only water activity during the healing process.
THE SUN IS BAD FOR YOUR TATTOO! Excess sun exposure on a healing tattoo can cause burning, scabbing, loss of color, prolonged healing, and scarring. Once fully healed, apply a high quality sunblock to your tattoo whenever you are in the sun or tanning bed. But DO NOT APPLY SUNSCREEN TO A TATTOO BEFORE IT IS FULLY HEALED and always WAIT UNTIL THE TATTOO IS FULLY HEALED BEFORE GOING INTO THE SUN. Most tattoos heal within 10-30 days, please note that the healing process may be different for every person and for every tattoo session. Some body parts or tattoo styles may experience more swelling than others, more bleeding, more scabbing, etc. Color tattoos may take longer to heal than black or black and grey tattoos. Areas with more movement or stretching of the skin during the healing process may be more prone to scabbing or longer healing time. Following the above aftercare routine and letting your skin rest and heal without excess movement, agitation, or irritation is the best and quickest route to a smooth healing tattoo. And lastly, ALWAYS FOLLOW YOUR ARTIST'S AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS. Do not listen to any other healing advice and do not consult your friends or the internet. If you have any questions, please call your artist or any artist at our shop and we will be happy to assist.
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