What you need to know

The Tattoo Industry is customer-driven and customer-focused. You, as the customer, have rights, as well as responsibilities. You have the right to a great tattoo. You have the responsibility to ensure that you are getting tattooed in a safe and sterile environment, by a licensed professional tattoo artist.

Once you are in the caring arms of a professional tattoo artist, you need to express *exactly* what you are thinking about for your new tattoo - what your design idea is, what it means to you, where you want it, and ask your artist what they think about it.

In the design process, some artists prefer a consultation prior to scheduling your appointment. If for any reason you can't make your consultation or any appointment with your artist, you must call in as early as possible. This simple show of respect will be greatly appreciated by your artist.

Before your tattoo session eat a good meal for body strength and endurance. Consider having a bowl of Jell-O that morning (Vitamin K), and a banana for potassium are all good stuff.

Drink water, be hydrated, and bring some water with you to drink during your tattoo session.
Drink no alcohol for at least 12 hours prior. Don't take any aspirin that day. If you want to take Ibuprofen prior to your appointment, it can help keep swelling minimal during marathon tattooing.

Personal hygiene is a must. Nice breath is a bonus too. Don't try to shave your tattoo area yourself; razors can slice off a layer of tattoo canvas!

You will be given an aftercare instruction sheet. It is extremely important that you follow your artist's directions on caring for your tattoo. If you do not we can not guarantee the end results.