Frequently Asked Questions

- Keep the bandage I put on you for at least 2-3 DAYS, not hrs.

- When you take the bandage off, I suggest doing so in the shower (so it's less painful). Wash your  new tattoo with "Antibacterial Soap" 

- I recommend Aquaphor  for after care ointment.  Apply a few times a day or as needed to keep your tattoo from drying out during the healing process. 

- Keep your new tattoo out of the sunlight!   I know you want to show off your new ink, but try to keep it covered while it's still healing.  Please do not sunburn my artwork, if your tattoo can't be covered then remember that sunscreen is a real thing, use it! 

- DO NOT go swimming or sit in any hot tubs with your new tattoo. You will waterlog it, raising the risk of infection. 

- Avoid using any products that are have alcohol or perfume.  They will dry out and potentially damage your new tattoo.  

How long does it take for my new tattoo to heal?

- Everyone heals different but ultimately that depends on how well you take care of it.  Usually it takes humans about 3 weeks to 1 month to completely heal from a new tattoo.  

I have been tattooing since 2020.  Subtract that from whatever year you're reading this in.

Yes, I am licensed Body Art Technician through the state of Minnesota, working ONLY from a licensed tattoo shop, as required by MN state law!  

Nope!   I ONLY work out of licensed tattoo shops. Where I know there is a clean, safe environment that is already set up for me to work.   

The pain is different for everyone, it really depends on your pain tolerance, where on your body your getting your new tattoo, and the artist doing it.  In my experience women can handle the pain better than men but regardless, when I tattoo it feels like baby unicorns are licking it onto your skin. :)  

- Get a good nights sleep before your appointment. 

- Try not to drink to much alcohol at least 24 hrs. before you come in. 

- Eat a good meal at least 4 hrs. before you come in. Not just a snack!

- Wear comfy clothing, something lose fitting.

- Do Not, I say again for those in the back, DO NOT be pregnant OR nursing! I can not and will not tattoo you if you are! 

- Your drivers license or passport, some sort of government issued photo ID that shows your name and date of birth. You Must Be 18 or older!   It can not be a copy of, or a picture of, it NEEDS to be the real deal actual documents.

- Depending on the size of your tattoo or how long it will take, you may want to consider bringing your own pillow to be more comfortable during your session. It's not a requirement, just a heads up. 

- I do not offer any numbing cream.  If you are worried about the pain, you are welcome to buy your own if you would like.   However I do not recommend it, see next Q. 

NO! Please don't use numbing cream.  I'll still tattoo you if I must, however I would prefer you not use any numbing cream for several reasons. Here are my top 5.

5)   It changes the texture of your skin, I don't know how to explain it exactly, but it feels weird for me to tattoo into. 

4)   It's going to wear off mid session if not sooner, and when it does ALL of that pain that you should have been feeling the whole time is going to come back WAY worse, making you twice as sensitive.

3)  It eats up too much of our time.  Every time it starts to wear off, we'll need to keep stopping so you can reapply during the tattoo session, losing valuable time.

2) Every time we need to stop so you can reapply, it breaks my concentration. When I sit down to do a tattoo, I get hyper focused and really into what I'm doing because I want to give you my best work possible.  I can't do that with the reasons all listed above. 

Last but not least my Number 1)   It's a tattoo, it's suppose to hurt a little bit so ovary up bro, you got this!  I'm pretty gentle with a needle (as my client reviews say) you're in good hands. 

Yes, there is a $100 non-refundable deposit required to book an appointment, which goes toward your tattoo as long as you show up for your appointment. 

All tattoo sessions start at $200 per hour.  Follow me on Instagram or Facebook to see when I'm offering deals and discounts. 

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