Frequent Tattoo Questions

• Get a good night’s sleep.
• Eat a healthy meal to stabilize your blood sugar.
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
• Avoid alcohol and drugs for at least 24 hours prior.
• Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the area being tattooed.

The length of a tattoo session depends on the size, detail, and location of the tattoo. On average, my pieces take 6-8 hours and/ or require multiple sessions.

It’s best to avoid painkillers like aspirin or ibuprofen before a tattoo, as they thin the blood and can cause more bleeding. 

Yes, it’s normal for a fresh tattoo to ooze a small amount of blood, plasma, and ink during the first 24 hours. Be sure to follow aftercare instructions, keep the area clean, and apply the recommended ointment to prevent infection.

Signs of infection include excessive redness, swelling, pus, a foul odor, or severe pain. If you notice any of these symptoms, consult a healthcare professional immediately.

Yes, but avoid soaking the tattoo in water. Take short showers and gently clean the tattoo with mild, unscented soap. Avoid hot tubs, swimming pools, and baths for at least 2 weeks until the tattoo fully heals.

It’s best to avoid intense exercise that might stretch or put pressure on the area of your new tattoo for at least a week. Sweat can also irritate the healing skin, and activities like swimming or contact sports should be avoided until the tattoo fully heals.

Yes, all tattoos fade to some extent over time due to skin regeneration and sun exposure. To slow down fading, apply sunscreen to your tattoo once it’s healed, and consider touch-ups as needed.

Over the first few days, your tattoo may feel tender, appear red, and scab. It will peel and itch as it heals, but avoid scratching it. The healing process takes 2 weeks, depending on the size and placement.

The legal age for getting a tattoo varies by country and region, but in most places, you must be 18 years old.

If you have allergies or sensitive skin, it’s important to discuss this with your artist. They may perform a patch test to ensure you don’t have a reaction to the inks or equipment. There are also hypoallergenic and vegan ink options available.

While tipping is not mandatory, it’s considered good practice to tip your tattoo artist, especially if you’re happy with their work. A tip of 15-25% of the total cost is common, depending on the quality of service and your satisfaction.

You’re ready for a tattoo if you’ve carefully considered the design, placement, and permanence of the tattoo, researched reputable artists, and are prepared for the healing and aftercare process. Take your time—there’s no rush to get a tattoo, and it’s important to be confident in your decision.

Yes,  a 50% deposit for each session booked is required. The deposit goes toward the cost of the session. All deposits are non-refundable 

Please keep in mind that these are estimates and this is subject to change. There is no way to predict with 100% certainty the amount of sessions a tattoo can take due to a variety of factors. Below are some general estimates:

• Full arm: about 5-7 sessions
• Upper/lower half arm: about 2-3 sessions
• Full leg sleeves: about 8-10 sessions
• Upper half leg sleeves: about 4-5 sessions
• Lower half leg sleeves: about 3-4 sessions

After you submit your inquiry, an email will be sent to you to initiate a consultation and discuss your tattoo project. 

Once you are ready to schedule and agree on a date, a link will be sent to you to have a creative call scheduled. Our call will take place either by Face-time or Zoom.  In this call, we'll have the opportunity to virtually meet, work out the details of your tattoo, go over expectations, and collaborate with your ideas. This is the time to convey any stories or meaning you have in receiving this tattoo, and really have a say on what you like, don’t like, must-haves, what you’re open to and what you’re not.