✷ tattooing is intimate / vulnerable ✷
my goal is providing you a kind • intentional • positive memory of your inscription <3
HOLISTIC BODY BASICS
You help me do my best work with simple steps to arrive in your best possible skin health :)
Below are practical tips to help thicken your blood / regulate your nervous system for a swift & happy tattooing experience:
drink more water / H Y D R A T E
lightly exfoliate intended zone(s)—any brand / any scent
MOISTURIZE
limit alcohol and smoking
sleep well the night before
eat a balanced meal before arriving
bring snacks/drinks
stretch—you will be in one position for a while // this can help your body adjust more comfortably to the temporary discomfort
MUTUAL RESPECT / SELF LOVE
This process can be overwhelming for some. While decisiveness is key, empowering you to advocate for your needs is equally important. I think of tattoos as an amazing opportunity to subvert our people pleasing habits and flex our muscles on concise communication / confident decision making.
Your input is welcome / valid / expected as we co-create this vision for your body. Please feel free to ask any questions regarding process, etc. It is normal to modify any final details / shift the stencil / feel nervous. I am here as your guide and co-creator.
CLOTHING SUGGESTIONS
Kindly wear ACCESSIBLE CLOTHING. If coverage / body exposure is important to you, below are some ideas:
BACK BODY = backwards cardigan or button down (leaves zone open while allowing coverage and freedom of movement)
FRONT BODY = crop top (stomach / ribs) tube top (shoulders) cardigan / button down (sternum)
LEGS = shorts, skirt, loose pants (skinny / tight fit not advised)
HIPS / BUTT / GROIN = wrap / sarong / loose shorts / skirt
NECK = If you have long hair, bring clips or a hair tie
Other than that, your outfit is your free expression :)
PAYMENT
Cash / Zelle = final payment.
I’m transparent with cost so you should have a good estimate of how much you will owe upon our finish.
Tip is not included in the price and is 18%-25% industry standard — always appreciated!
TIMELY ARRIVAL / PARKING
I keep a structured tattoo schedule—if you arrive late, my entire day is backlogged. Out of respect for my time and the time of my other clients, please arrive on time.
If you are more than 30 minutes late, you forfeit your deposit and your tattoo slot. I will require a new deposit to reschedule.
Parking time—account for, if applicable. Please plan to arrive early / on time so we aren’t rushed and can feel fully present during your tattoo session.
If running late, please email or call the number I give you prior to your arrival so I know you’re en route :)
SENSORY EXPERIENCE
Bring headphones if you’d like to zone into your own world.
Tattooing requires breath control on my end, so depending on the degree of difficulty of our design, I may wear headphones to center myself. Im happy to communicate more casually before/after :)
FRIENDS / FAM
If you want, you are allowed to bring one buddy! Please do not bring more than one person with you. It’s a small studio and can easily get overcrowded.
SKIN ◯ INK
Please don’t use numbing cream / steroid ointments unless we discuss this prior to your appt. This could affect how well the ink enters your skin / may limit my accuracy placing your stencil / long term healing.
I use latex-free gloves & quality inks free of harsh synthetic chemicals.