CLIENT RESOURCES

PREPARING FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT

    • Get a good nights sleep the night before.

    • Avoid alcohol 24 hours before appointment.

    • If you have sensitive skin you can shave before hand.

    • Moisturise the area the days leading up to your appointment.

    • Shower before and wear deodorant. (I’ll be sitting close to you)

    • Wear clean, comfortable clothing

    • Eat a big meal

    • Headphones (Feel free to listen to music or watch a show)

    • Cold water, Snacks (lollies, sugary drink etc.)

    • Jumper / Blanket (it gets cold in the shop)

    • If you’re extra nervous you can bring a friend for support until we start tattooing.

    • Wear comfortable clothes

    • Make sure we can easily access the area you want tattooed

    • BACK/SPINE TATTOOS An open front shirt/ button up shirt you can wear backwards

    • STERNUM/ SIDE BOOB Wireless swimming top with slidable/adjustable cups.

    • UPPER THIGHS/ BOTTOM long skirts are great, they can be tucked under to make sure you feel covered up and secure.

    • PRIVACY SCREENS AND NIPPLE COVERS ARE AVAILABLE (but it’s always good to be prepared)

    • Don’t be too early, just be on time.

    • Trust the process, allow time for changes in design, placement etc.

    • Ask questions if you’re unsure about anything.

    • If you have anxiety or any other concerns let me know so I can accomodate.

AFTERCARE

    • Leave the bandage or wrap on for the time your artist recommended (usually 1–4 hours).

    • Wash your hands thoroughly before touching the tattoo.

    • Gently remove the glad wrap. If it sticks, wet it with lukewarm water to loosen adhesive and peel slowly.

    • Rinse the tattoo with lukewarm water and a mild, fragrance-free antibacterial soap. Use your clean hands no cloths or sponges.

    • Pat dry with a clean paper towel or allow to air dry. Do not rub.

    • Don’t apply any cream you want the tattoo clean and dry to encourage healing

    • Wear loose, clean clothing over the area to avoid irritation.

  • The next 7–10 days

    • Clean the tattoo twice daily (morning and night) with mild, fragrance-free soap and lukewarm water.

    • After each wash, pat dry and apply a thin layer of fragrance-free moisturizer or tattoo aftercare product. Use a light, non-greasy amount enough to keep the skin slightly hydrated.

    • Expect normal stages: redness and mild swelling initially, then scabbing or light flaking as the skin heals. It may itch this is normal.

    • Do not pick or scratch.

    • Keep the tattoo protected from friction and tight clothing.

    • If scabs form, allow them to fall off naturally. Picking can cause scarring and color loss.

    • Continue this routine until peeling and flaking stop and the skin looks settled (often 7–14 days for surface healing; full deeper healing takes longer).

    • Don’t submerge the tattoo in water (baths, pools, hot tubs, lakes, oceans) until fully healed — usually at least 2 weeks, often up to 4 weeks.

    • Don’t expose the fresh tattoo to direct sunlight or tanning beds. UV rays fade and damage healing skin.

    • Don’t pick, peel, or scratch scabs or flakes.

    • Don’t use scented lotions, petroleum jelly, or heavy creams not formulated for tattoos unless advised by your artist.

    • Don’t shave over the tattoo until healed.

    • Don’t let others touch the tattoo with unwashed hands.

    • Don’t assume more product is better — over-moisturizing can suffocate the skin and delay healing.

  • Recommended products

    • Mild, fragrance-free soap: plain antibacterial or gentle cleanser (used for washing the area).

    • A light, unscented moisturiser

    • Bapanthan (very small amount) on areas of concern

    • Sunscreen (after fully healed): broad-spectrum SPF 30+ to protect tattoo color from fading.

  • Final notes

    • Healing varies by person and tattoo size/placement. Be patient and consistent with basic cleaning and light moisturizing.

    • Proper aftercare preserves color, clarity, and reduces risk of infection. Treat your tattoo gently; it’s a lasting expression that deserves careful attention.

SECOND SKIN

    • Leave the second skin on for 24hours - days max.

    • A bit of ink/ plasma under the film is normal.

    • Avoid sweating, swimming or anything that may lift the adhesive.

    • Remove gently, under warm water.

    • Pull it from the bottom of film downwards.

    • Any residue can be removed with a gentle wash.

    • Give it a gentle wash and pat dry.

    • Let the tattoo breathe for 30-60 minutes.

    • Apply a thing layer or tattoo safe moisturiser.

  • Follow Aftercare instructions.

  • Final notes

    • Water gets under it.

    • If the edges become unstuck around the tattoo.

    • If you get any redness, swelling, heat, rash, or large fluid bubble under film.

OTHER QUESTIONS

    • NOT ADVISED

    • It changes the texture of the skin and makes it harder to tattoo

    • It’s unreliable and sometimes doesn’t work

    • Your skin can have an adverse reaction

    • It can wear of quickly, making the tattoo more painful as the body and brain haven’t had time to register and react to being tattooed.

    • IF YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED IT:

    • Reccomended Brand: TKTX Australia

    • You will need to purchase it before your appoinment

    • I will apply after skin prep. And it will be factored into the length of your appointment

  • • Each person in the group is required to pay a deposit, this is to be sent as one payment

    • Only the person being tattooed is to be in the studio. No hanging out while others are being tattooed

    • The studio is a professional workspace and must be respected at all times

    • Design changes can only be made up to 24 hours before the appointment

    • If the booking is treated as a group activity or event, it must be scheduled outside of shop hours and will incur an additional fee

    • No split payments , the total appointment cost is to be paid by one person and sorted privately within the group

    • Cash payments may be made individually

    • Touch ups are included in the cost of tattoos

    • They are only valid if you experience any issues within the first 2 months of getting your tattoo

    • If the touch up is required from obvious negligence of your tattoo your touch up will include a fee.

    • Touch ups in places like, inner lip, fingers, toes, side of the feet are not included

  • To receive a tattoo as a minor you must meet all of the following requirements;

    IDENTIFICATION

    • Valid form of ID (drivers licence, passport, proof of age card. )

    PROOF OF RELATIONSHIP

    • Your parent or legal guardian must bring their Medicare card/ birth certificate with the minors name on it.

    STENCIL APPROVAL

    • Before tattoo begins, the stencil placement must be approved.

    PARENT/ GUARDIAN PRESENT

    • Parent/ Guardian must be physically present for the tattoo.

    PHOTOCOPYING

    • ALL IDs will be photocopied and kept on file as a requirement by law.

    If any documents are missing OR you don’t notify of a minor getting tattooed before appointment your deposit will be lost, the appointment will be cancelled and or rescheduled.

    Siblings, relatives or friends cannot sign on behalf of legal parent or guardian.

    Please note;

    • Tattooing under 18 is considered on a case-by-case basis

    • Approval of booking depends on the design, placement, and overall suitability

    • It must be a straightforward process, and something I’m comfortable tattooing.

    This means;

    • Any drastic changes to design / placement after appointment is booked will be a loss of deposit and re-assessment of appointment approval.

    • It is a permanent and adult decision; They must behave in a mature manner, fill out their own forms and speak for themselves at the appointment.

    I have the right to cancel the appointment at anytime / decline any request if it doesn’t meet these criteria.

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