Please make sure you read the Policies and FAQs sections of this website! It is important that you take all the necessary precautions and measures to ensure the best healed results possible. Many factors can lead to poor retention. I want you to be aware and prepared so you have the best experience and absolutely love your results.

Before your visit:

• Fill out the Consent and Health History form. Please fill them out at least 24 hours prior to your appointment.

• Do not consume ALCOHOL or CAFFEINE 24 hours prior to your appointment. Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, niacin, vitamin E (all blood thinners) at least 3 days prior, unless medically needed.

• Stay hydrated! Proper hydration is key for healthy skin. Healthy skin means your session will go smoothly and you will heal faster.

• I recommend that you exfoliate the treatment area using light chemical exfoliants (toners, cleansers, or pads containing AHAs, BHAs, or glycolic acid work well) every day for at least one week prior to your visit. DO NOT USE MEDICAL GRADE EXFOLIANTS. Only over the counter products that you get from your esthetician or buy without a prescription. Exfoliating regularly removes dirt, oils, and dead skin cells that would otherwise build up on the area, making it difficult to tattoo and possibly resulting in poor retention.

• Avoid anything that causes damage to the skin. Tattoos won’t heal well on freshly damaged skin. This includes getting a tan, a sunburn, a chemical peel, laser treatments, or any cuts or scrapes. If acne is present in the treatment area, the ink will not heal well. I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO WORK ON VISIBLY DAMAGED SKIN. If you come to your appointment and I determine the skin is not in good condition to proceed, we will have to reschedule and you will lose your deposit.

• If you want to groom your brows, make sure you do so at least 48 hours prior. Do not pluck, wax, thread etc. on the day of your appointment. Open pores/hair follicles can trap ink in unwanted areas.

• Do not book fillers, facials, botox, etc. 2 weeks before or after your visit.

• You cannot wear makeup while your treatment is healing. The healing process takes 7-10 days, so make sure you don’t book too close to a vacation, wedding, or other important event where you’d want to wear makeup.

• You can receive a patch test if you feel its necessary. I use professional, high quality inks, numbing creams, and equipment. I have yet to have a single client develop an allergic reaction to any of the products I’ve used for the past 5 years, but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen. If you are highly allergic to food, dyes, fragrances, or numbing creams, you should contact me via email to set up a patch test PRIOR to booking an appointment. If you are a bit nervous and simply want to feel more at ease, we can certainly do a patch test. Please note: patch tests are $50, take about 30 minutes, and the patch test fee is not a credit towards your tattoo service if you decide to move forward.