Monthly Flash Event
Next Monthly Flash Event
Saturday 18th Oct 11-6pm
$69 flash tattoos from our pre designed flash book
Arms and legs only
No cover ups
Black and grey
Color $20 more
No changes or alterations
NUMBING CREAMS
Tattoos can be a bit painful, and we totally get that not everyone loves that part of the experience! While numbing creams have become popular, it's crucial to know that not all products are safe. We've seen a clear link between topical numbing creams and tougher healing processes. It's important to understand that lidocaine can interfere with your body's defenses, increasing the risk of infection, and can even lead to serious issues like lidocaine poisoning. This risk is heightened in areas with poor circulation or for clients with compromised circulation, even with proper application. Many states have already moved to make it illegal for body art practitioners to use over the counter lidocaine products during tattoo application without a prescription.
Be aware the market is saturated with knock-off numbing creams from unethical manufacturers, especially those found on Amazon or social media. Many of these have dangerously high levels of lidocaine, and can lead to lidocaine poisoning and rare, severe reactions.
Under most conditions they last maybe an hour and when they wear off you have no naturally built up pain tolerance. In the end, the temporary relief isn’t worth the potential risks! We’ve noticed that using these creams can dull color and slow down healing resulting in needing touch-ups. So in light of the risks we’ve decided to stop offering them and now refuse to work on clients that come in with it on. We prioritize your health and a vibrant healed tattoo. Let's keep your tattoo experience safe and beautiful!
PRE TATTOO PROCEDURE
The week before:
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Drink water hydration matters
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Eat well this will give your body the nutrients it needs to best prepare your immune system
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Minimize stress.
The night before:
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Get a good nights sleep
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Avoid alcohol
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Shower and gently exfoliate the area
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Don't shave, allow your artist to shave the area for you to lessen the chance of shave irritation.
The day of:
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Eat before you come
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Skip your skin regime avoid lotions, sunscreens, and cosmetics
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Wear comfy clothes that give the artist easy access to the area while maintaining your modesty (bikini tops, front buttoning tops, or nipple covers)
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If you have a longer session bring water, snacks, a pillow, a comfort blanket, audible book, or movies with headphones.
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Plus ones are always welcome but don't bring someone that will be a distraction or annoyance to you, your artist, or other patrons
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Get a sitter for kids or pets; neither are allowed in the shop and you will be asked to reschedule if you show up with either
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Give yourself enough time. Sometimes tattoos take longer than expected
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Get in the correct headspace for your tattoo. Resign yourself to the possibility that it may be painful, the better you sit, the better the finished product and the quicker it goes.
AFTER CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Traditional Healing: 3 Times Daily
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Wash your hands
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Use your bare hands only no washcloths or scrubbers (friction is bad for healing)
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Use a mild unscented soap and lukewarm water. Do not use antibacterial or surgical soap this kills good bacteria also and allows bad bacteria to grow unchecked.
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Rinse well
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Pat dry with clean paper towel not the same towel you dry your butt off with after a shower
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Apply a thin coat of ointment
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A&D ointment without Zinc
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H2Ocean
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Aquaphor
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Baba Yaga Skin Silk
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White Sage Botanicals Tattoo Heal
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Avoid contact with pets, wash hands after handing
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Do not use Neosporin or triple antibiotic unless you are told by a doctor that you have an active infection.
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Avoid the sun and sunscreen for 3 weeks
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No baths, swimming, hot tubs, or steam rooms for 2-3 weeks
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Avoid all products with synthetic scents near the tattoo including lotions, perfume, skin care
Second Skin Healing:
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Your artist will apply Saniderm, Dermsheild or Tegaderm from a reputable tattoo supply company not an Amazon or TikTok Shop Chinese knock off that may be toxic.
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If you are producing a lot of plasma the artist may send you home with your second skin and instructions to apply it yourself in a few hours when your tattoo stops plasmaing.
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Avoid the sun and sunscreen for 3 weeks
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Leave it alone for a week unless you get a reaction
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Excessive redness or swelling
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itchiness in first 24 hours
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Orange staining around parameter
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Hives
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If you get a reaction take it off immediately and wash with non glycerin unscented mild soap and switch to traditional healing.
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If you get a large fluid bubble that remains after 24 hours you may need to pry up the bottom of your second skin and allow it to drain then wipe clean with witch hazel and tape it down with medical tape.
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No baths, swimming, hot tubs, or steam rooms for 2-3 weeks
The Gym:
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Going to the gym with a fresh tattoo is fine just avoid heavy sweating if using second skin dressing and take extra precautions for avoiding exposure of your tattoo to bacteria.
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Cover with loose clothing
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wash immediately after
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If you have any questions or concerns about your aftercare please do not hesitate to reach out to your artist; either through socials, email, or text directly. We are care about your healing process.
SERVICE ANIMALS
To ensure a safe and welcoming experience for all our clients, we kindly ask that prior arrangements for clients with certified service animals be made in advance. As disabled veterans ourselves, we truly understand your struggles and are excited to offer you a private session where you can feel comfortable with your certified furry companion by your side! Rest assured, we will conduct a thorough cleaning afterward to maintain a pristine environment for everyone. While your service animal can rest by your chair, we do ask that they remain controlled and not on you during the tattoo process to ensure safety for both you and our artists. Please reach out to us before your visit so we can schedule a time exclusively for you, free from other customers that way your certified service animal does not put others at risk. Thank you for your understanding. We’re dedicated to providing you and all the best tattoo experience while upholding the highest sanitation standards!
POLICIES
Deposits and Walk-ins:
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All appointments require a deposit.
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Walk-in’s do not require a deposit but are first come first serve
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We take our last walk-in 1 hour before closing
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Deposits are non refundable and non transferable.
Reschedules and No shows:
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To reschedule we ask that you give 48 hours notice. If you fail to give 48 hours notice or no show you will forfeit your deposit and another will be required in order to get back on the schedule.
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If you do this twice you will need to pay in full before we will put you back on the schedule.
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If you show to your appointment intoxicated, without childcare, or sunburned you will be rescheduled and an additional deposit will be required.
Gift Certificates:
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Gift certificates are good for 5 years from date of purchase. (as per state law)
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Are non-transferable and have no cash value
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There are no refunds on gift certificates
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Are redeemable for tattoo services only
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If you reschedule with less than 48 hours or no show on an appointment with a gift certificate a $100 forfeited deposit fee will be subtracted from the balance of the gift certificate
Touch ups:
What are touch ups for?
Touch ups are not to freshen up your ink; they are to fix something that either didn't heal correctly or to give the artist a chance to finish or fix a technique that didn't render well in skin. While most tattoos don’t require a touch-up, we understand that the body's unique healing process can sometimes necessitate a little extra care. We're dedicated to providing that care because your tattoo is our best advertisement. If you think you need a touch-up or would like us to assess your healed tattoo, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Your first touch up is free after 3-4 weeks but within 4 months except for the following:
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Tattoos to the hands, fingers, arch of foot, face, or elbow
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Failure to follow proper aftercare procedures. (yes we can tell)
Although we are sympathetic to factors beyond our and possibly your control, free touch ups are on a case by case basis for the following:
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Impaired healing due to a medical condition
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You have a reaction/infection from use of a product outside of our tattoo set up. This may include but is not limited to aftercare, numbing agents, medical dressings, exposure to animals or environment.
Most of these rules are not for the 98% and we have broken or bent them for many of our clients from time to time, because life happens. But they are needed to protect us from the flaky 2% that can not manage their adult lives or treat our profession like it's a hobby. And most of these policies should be common sense but due to the rise in Karenism and Chadolgy we unfortunately need to publish them.
QUESTIONS?
Please if you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out