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PLEASE COME WELL FED, HYDRATED & RESTED

to optimize your comfort, pain tolerance & endurance.

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MOISTURIZE  &  DE-HAIR THE AREA

Moisturizing the area you intend to tattoo will make your skin easier to work with for your artist.

If you can de-hair the area before your session, this can help us save on materials.

Our razors are biodegradable and we're happy to shave the area when you come in,

but if you can use a re-usable home razor, that saves us a razor and some prep time.

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IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO USE NUMBING CREAMS:

Make sure you use tattoo safe numbing cream & leave time to apply it before your session since

most creams need to sit on your skin for about 45 minutes to an hour to be effective.

*cling wrapping the area you have applied numbing to and keeping the area nice and

warm seems to help with the effectiveness as well

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We recommend Zensa Numbing Cream

(available at most grocery chains and drug stores or online if ordered in advance)

https://zensaskincare.com/shop/zensa-numbing-cream-30g

or Dr.Numb

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WHAT TO BRING

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Depending on the duration of your tattoo, it is best to

COME PREPARED WITH A SNACK & WATER 

for during your session or for the trip home.

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Everyone handles pain differently! If you need to distract yourself, feel free to

BRING ANY FORM OF ENTERTAINMENT OR DISTRACTION YOU MAY WANT/NEED

in order to get the most out of your session.

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We don't take it personally if you are quiet & we are happy working either way.

Sometimes multi-tasking is hard & your artist may not be able to keep up conversation

so having alternate entertainment if you would like it is welcome.

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 (I.e. music/headphones/audiobooks/movies/shows...)

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*so long as you will be sitting perfectly still since even micro movements

like texting can sometimes shake certain muscles/areas.

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WHAT TO WEAR

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PLEASE COME WITH CLOTHING THAT WILL ALLOW EASY ACCESS TO THE AREA 

*Depending on the area & your personal comfort, some garments are better suited for allowing access to the area while keeping you covered.

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Examples:

High waisted skirts/dresses with a side slit, tear-aways, adjustable strap or high cut bikini bottoms for hip/thigh pieces.

A button-up shirt for center sternum pieces.

Halter tops, button-up shirts worn backwards or Backless clothing for Back pieces.

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(bring options if you aren't sure what will work & you can ask your artist)

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*We have pasties & medical sheets available for tattoos where disrobing is necessary so

we can cover you as much as you need in order to feel comfortable. Your comfort is a priority.

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BRING SOFT/LOOSE FITTING CLOTHES FOR AFTER YOUR SESSION

to protect your tattoo from any sun damage while limiting friction/irritation.

 

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PLANNING FOR AFTER YOUR SESSION

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IT'S BEST NOT TO MAKE PLANS FOR RIGHT AFTER YOUR SESSION

unless you are alright with cutting your session short whether the tattoo is finished or not.

Given tattoo session length & start times depend on the project, person & many unpredictable variables,

your finish time may not be definitive & we do not rush pieces.

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DO NOT MAKE PLANS TO SWIM, SOAK, SWEAT, STRENUOUSLY EXERCISE OR BE OUT IN THE SUN FOR THE FULL DURATION OF YOUR HEALING

AS LONG AS POSSIBLE FOR DIRECT SUN EXPOSURE WHILE FRESH BUT FOR LONG TERM LONGEVITY AS WELL.

3 WEEKS FOR MOISTURE BEYOND A RINSE.

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AQUAINT YOURSELF WITH OUR AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS HERE

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* PLEASE NOTE : AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON ARTIST/STYLE OF TATTOO!

OUR CARE INSTRUCTIONS ARE SPECIFICALLY CATERED TOWARDS OUR WORK & MAY VARY FOR HEAVIER PROJECTS.

 

 

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