BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

• Use BC COVID-19 Self Assessment Tool if you are feeling unwell or experiencing any symptoms.

• Complete the mandatory COVID-19 Screening Survey that will be sent to you 24 hours prior to your tattoo appointment.

• Please reschedule your appointment if you are feeling unwell or exhibit any COVID-19 related symptoms.

APPOINTMENT DATE

• Appointment Time - Please arrive on time, and not early.

• Personal Protective Equipment - Please come into your appointment wearing a mask or covering. We will provide masks for those who don’t have their own. Masks must stay on during the entire duration of the tattoo appointment and in the studio, with the exception of eating and drinking.

• Personal Belongings - Please refrain from bringing a lot of personal items to the studio. If personal items are brought in (such as jackets, bags), they will be placed in a sanitized and closed bin in the studio.

• Sanitize - Please wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer provided immediately upon arrival.

• Come Alone - No guests allowed in the studio before, during or after your tattoo session.

• Payment - The preferred method of payment is by e-transfer.

• Temperature check - Clients are subject to a temperature check upon entrance to the studio.

• Screening Survey - Client must complete mandatory COVID-19 Screening Survey within 24 hours of the tattoo appointment online. Upon arrival, you will be asked to verify the answers your provided.

Consultations are held virtually via Zoom or teleport.video.

Consultations are 30 minutes long, if you are more than 10 minutes late, the appointment will be cancelled and need to be rescheduled. Please be clear and decisive during your consultation and provide as much reference photos as possible.

You can submit a consultation form here.

A deposit is required to secure your first tattoo session and to start the process of designing your tattoo.

A two (2) hour deposit is non-refundable and will be deducted off the final session of your tattoo.

If you violate the tattoo and cancellation policy, the deposit will be considered forfeited. A new two (2) hour deposit will be required to secure your next tattoo session.

For small tattoos (anything less than four (4) hours to complete), please email [email protected] for more information on how deposits work.

There will be a courtesy reminder email of your tattoo session 72 hours prior to your tattoo session. Please note, it is a courtesy reminder, it is ultimately up to you to remember the date and time of your tattoo appointment.

Rescheduling your appointment is accepted 48 hours prior to your appointment. If your appointment is cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, the deposit is forfeited and a new deposit is required to secure your next booking. Please note, the only acceptable way to cancel your appointment is by email to [email protected]

Please make sure to bring a piece of ID with you for every tattoo appointment. A mandatory COVID-19 Screening Survey and Waiver Form must be completed in full before tattoo procedure.

There is a minimum four (4) hours charged for your tattoo appointment. To maximize your tattoo appointment, please do not consume alcohol 24 hours prior to your tattoo session.

You can have up to three (3) booked tattoo sessions at a time; tattoo sessions must be at least 14 days apart.

After the tattoo procedure, please stay in the studio for 15-30 minutes for your tattoo to cool off. For wrapping, there are one of two choices:

• A. Tattoo is wrapped with petroleum jelly and plastic wrap or

• B. Bandage (polyurethane acrylic adhesive medical bandage) 

A 

• When client returns home, immediately remove the plastic wrap and dispose of it 

• Take a shower with warm or cold water, but avoid directly splashing water or applying soap onto a tattoo (skin) area 

• With cold or warm water, use your hands to gently rub the tattoo area; ensure to wash away any dried blood, plasma, ink and petroleum jelly. 

• If you do use soap, it is recommended you use unscented, antibacterial soap 

• Gently pat dry your tattoo with a clean and soft towel.

• Apply a thin layer of unscented lotion. 

B

• Leave the bandage on for two- three days. If any kind of irritation occurs, remove the bandage immediately. 

• You can shower with the bandage, but avoid a hot shower or bath. 

• Avoid extreme exercising or any activity that may cause you to perspire. 

• After removing the bandage, take a shower with lukewarm water, gently using your hands to wash your tattoo with unscented soap. 

• Gently pat dry your tattoo with a clean and soft  towel.

• Apply a thin layer of unscented lotion. 

Remember to  wash your tattoo once or twice a day, with lukewarm water and unscented soap. In addition, gently apply a thin layer of unscented lotion as needed. Wear sun-protective clothing whenever you go outside. If an irritation is to occur, please see a doctor. 

TO AVOID IRRITATION, YOU SHOULD NOT:

• Scratch or pick at scabs of the tattoo - this will cause scarring 

• Let your pets, children, spouse, yourself or anyone lick your tattoo

• Apply scented soap or lotion 

• Over moisturizing the tattoo

• Consume alcohol while tattoo is healing

• Wear tight clothing over the tattoo

• Go swimming or immerse your body in water (showers are fine) 

• Apply sunscreen/sunblock to the tattoo

Your tattoo may take anywhere between 2 - 4 weeks to heal.