FAQ + Aftercare

if you’re ready to move forward with your design, or have any questions, click below to get in touch with me!

Before & After Your Appointment

try to start gently exfoliating and moisturizing the area you’d like tattooed about a week before our appointment.
you do not need to shave the area beforehand unless you want to; i will shave the area at the appointment regardless.
come sober and un-sunburnt!
leave enough time to to find street parking near the studio (usually it isn’t too bad, however there is street cleaning on monday & tuesday)
please remember to eat something substantial and hydrate before your appointment! we do also have plenty of snacks at the studio and a coffee shop next door
you’ll need a government-issued ID and your phone to fill out our consent form!

you will need unscented antibacterial soap and unscented lotion (like Jergens, Vanicream, etc.)
remove your first bandage after 24 hours, wash with soap and pat dry with a clean paper towel
remember to only touch your tattoo with clean hands!
there may be blood, ink, and/or plasma under the bandage; this is normal and generally expected
apply the second bandage, and remove it in the same manner after 4-5 days, washing again and patting dry with a paper towel
apply unscented lotion to the tattooed area daily for at least the next two weeks
moisturizer is your friend for the rest of linear time; it will help keep your tattoos looking fresh :o)
you will also receive a lengthy aftercare email from the studio that goes into more detail!