Pre-Appointment

Checklist

Things to Avoid

  • Excessive exposure to sunlight 2-weeks prior.

  • Shaving (Trimming with an electric razor is fine).

  • Little or poor sleep the night before

  • Cuts on the area we will be tattooing

  • Alcohol the night before/day of

  • If you have any rash/redness/or abnormalities to the area we plan on tattooing, please let me know ASAP. We may need to reschedule your appointment.

  • Do not take any blood thinning medication/pain killers prior to your appointment.

  • Do not use any numbing creams or products without consulting me first. I generally advise against the use of numbing for several reasons which we can discuss.

How to Prepare

  • PAYMENT METHODS: We accept all payment methods EXCEPT for cash. We are only able to accept cash for tips. Otherwise, final payment must be made via card, Apple Pay, Venmo, Cashapp, Zelle, or Paypal.

  • Hydrate - drink plenty of water the night before/morning/day of your appointment.

  • Eat a filling and nutritional meal at least 1-2 hours before your appointment.

  • Moisturize your skin starting at least 2 weeks prior to your appointment. Preferably with Lubriderm unscented lotion (the blue cap). This will make it significantly easier to tattoo/take ink better.

  • Get a good nights sleep the couple days before your appointment, this will significantly improve your pain tolerance.

  • Clean all of your clothes/sheets and clean all surfaces in your home to reduce the risk of infection. If you have pets, this is especially important.

  • If you work out, plan to take at least 2-5 rest days after your appointment depending on the size/location/type of tattoo you are getting. Maybe work out the few days before, so you can take a couple days off afterwards.

  • Purchase any necessary aftercare products so you have them on hand once you get the tattoo.

Suggested Products:

Ointment (Please no A&D or Aquaphor!) including but not limited to: