TATTOO TIPS

TATTOO DO-S

• Eat a hearty meal and get a good night’s rest before your session.

• Hydrate before your appointment.

• Pick up aftercare supplies beforehand so you don’t have to stop on the way home.

• We try to make sure you are as comfortable as possible, so if theres anything we can do to make you more comfortable, please do not hesitate to ask.

• Bring a jacket in case the shop is chilly, and feel free to bring a snack and/or beverage for longer sessions.

• Bring a distraction (headphones, video games, podcasts, a book, etc).

• For longer sessions, feel free to bring a blanket, pillow, or anything that might make you feel more comfortable.

TATTOO DONT-S

• DO NOT drink alcohol for at least 24 hours before your appointment

• DO NOT take ibuprophen, tylenol, asprin, or other pain relief medications before your appointment without first consulting your artist.

• DO NOT use a topical numbing cream before your appointment without first consulting your artist.

PAIN RELIEF

• Distraction techniques, deep breathing, and meditation help in controlling pain during a tattoo.

• Our artists use Bactine throughout the tattooing process, which contains some lidocaine to help take the edge off.