How to prepare for your appointment
Preparing properly for your tattoo helps ensure a smooth, comfortable session and the best possible result. Here are some simple tips to help you feel ready and relaxed on the day of your appointment:
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A Week Before
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Moisturize your skin daily for 3-4 days before the session using the products you normally use on your skin (lotion, coconut oil, etc.);
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You can lightly exfoliate the area that will be tattooed one time 4 days before the appointment (very gentle scrub or just a couple minutes of exfoliating with loofah, do not use unfamiliar products or abrasive exfoliators);
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Hydrate consistently. Well-hydrated skin takes ink better and supports smoother healing;
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Avoid sunburn, excessive tanning, or waxing of the area being tattooed;
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Please read and complete your consent form ahead of time.
The Day Before
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Get a full night of rest. Sleep makes a big difference in how your body handles discomfort and stress;
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Avoid alcohol;
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Prepare your snacks and essentials;
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Pack water, snacks, and anything you’ll want with you so you’re not rushing the morning of your appointment;
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Skip intense workout;
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Avoid shaving the area. If you have long body hair on the area that will be tattooed, you can trim the hair with the trimmer.
The day of
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Eat breakfast;
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Do any grounding/calming activity before you come in, meditation, yoga, whatever puts you in a good mood and sets a good tone for your day!
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Bring water & plenty of snacks, sweets, drinks of your choice;
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If you don't like to do takeout, bring your own lunch with you, we usually take a lunch break around 3-4 pm;
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Bring headphones, a book/kindle, chargers, stim toys, anything you need to feel comfortable and entertained;
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Wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty with ink!
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Bring a second layer in case you get cold (a lot of people get cold couple hours into a tattoo) I recommend a hoodie with a zipper or a warm cardigan. You can also bring a small blanket and a pillow if you want to be extra cozy!
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Bring cash if you want to avoid paying a 4% card fee.