Are deposits required?
Yes, I require a deposit to confirm your tattoo booking. The deposit is deducted at your final tattoo appointment.
Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
What are your payment options?
I offer Debit/Credit, E-transfer and Cash as payment options.
E-transfer and Cash are my preferred forms of payment.
I have to cancel my appointment, what is your policy?
If an appointment needs to be canceled/rescheduled, please contact your artist directly. A minimum of 48 hours notice is required to avoid the loss of your deposit.
Arriving to your appointment 15 minutes late or more will result in the loss of your deposit. I am pretty understanding of cancelations due to emergencies/sickness- please contact me as soon as possible in the event of these cases.
Do you tattoo minors? (anyone under 18)
Typically I will not tattoo anyone under the age of 18. In the case of scar cover ups or tattoo cover ups, exceptions may be made. A parent/guardian must be present during the full duration of the appointment. Government issued photo ID is required for both the parent/guardian and the minor.
I am pregnant. Can I still get tattooed?
Congratulations! This is such exciting news!
We will not tattoo anyone who is pregnant. This is for the safety of the parent and the little one on the way.
I am more than happy to hold your deposit on file until you are ready to rebook. Please contact me to make arrangements.
Can I bring a support friend/family member to my appointment?
We love a support person! Please limit yourself to bringing along only one support person.
Can I use numbing cream?
In most cases, yes you can. Please contact me if you are planning to use numbing products for your appointment. There are certain brands we recommend like Zensa, Tattoo Numbing Cream and Dr.numb. Please avoid products with a high level than 5% of lidocaine.
We do sell Tattoo Numbing Cream at our studio!
How do I apply numbing cream?
Prior to appointment, ensure you have showered and have clean skin.
Apply a generous amount of numbing cream 1.5 hours before your scheduled appointment.
It’s a good idea to go a little bit above and below the selected tattoo area in case the design is in a different placement or is a different size.
It’s important to cover the area with cling wrap/plastic wrap. This ensures the numbing product stays on your skin and not your clothing. Once you arrive at the studio, I will remove the wrap, and clean up the area.
Please do not mix different numbing cream products!
How do I prepare for my appointment?
A good night’s sleep and a healthy meal before your appointment can make a huge difference!
Please wear clothing that allows access to the area you plan to get tattooed. It also helps to wear clothing that is dark in colour, just in case some ink gets on it.
Feel free to bring some comfort items like a clean blanket, a book, headphones, snacks and some water. These are useful for longer sessions.
You don’t have to worry about shaving prior to your appointment- I’ll take care of that once we get started!
Do you send out your designs ahead of time?
Due to workload as well as a healthy schedule balance, I do not draw designs ahead of booking in a client.
Once you book in and secure your appointment with a deposit, I start a file for your appointment. Typically I prep a week in advance. I typically do not send out designs in advance. We will always have lots of time when you come in for your appointment to go over the design and make small adjustments as necessary.
As a reminder: significant changes to your design idea may lead to a loss of your deposit (ex: initially wanted a butterfly and now requesting a portrait piece).