Yes! You do not need to wait to work out after your tattoo. All common sense precautions do apply. Don’t rest your tattoo on any equipment and avoid constricting clothing. Avoid hot tubs, pools, and saunas, and be cautious not to rest dirty towels on your tattoo. Be sure to clean and re-apply your lotion according to the aftercare provided after you have finished your workout.

Drinking before your tattoo is never a good choice. I will refuse to do your piece if you show up smelling like alcohol or appear to be intoxicated. But after your tattoo by all means you’ve earned it! Just be cautious in bar settings where everyone is going to want to see, touch, slap, lick, etc. your fresh piece. Take care to keep it clean and make responsible decisions.

Yes! You can take breaks but bear in mind you are on my time. The more breaks you take the longer the piece takes and I do not stop the clock. I generally take one break on my all-day appointments around the halfway point but any more that you take is on you. Be prepared to sit for a long period of time and bring all that you need to be comfortable.

The Tattoo process is long and you should dress to be comfortable. Wear something that allows complete access to the part of the body that is getting tattooed meaning you or I do not need to constantly fight articles or clothing to do my job. If you have long hair and you think it may be in the way bring a hair tie and/or hair pins. Make sure your articles of clothing are clean to help prevent any possible irritation. If you are getting a foot tattoo a good choice of footwear are ballet flats or loose-fitting slippers.

No! Unless you are a minor requiring a legal guardian’s presence I require that you come alone. Outside parties only become distractions for you and the tattoo process. 

No! All my pieces are presented to the client on the day of your appointment. If any changes are wanted I will assess the level of change and proceed accordingly meaning possible rescheduling. Some trust is required that you chose me to effectively execute a design that you will be happy with and that I will gather all the information I need to complete your design prior to the tattoo. 

Everyone’s skin is different, the aftercare routine that I provide is based on years of successful healing. In some cases, it can vary but you can view my aftercare recomendations below.