Preparing for Your Appointment (10)
- What’s the wait time like? How far in the future will I need to book my appointment?
- What are some of the dos and don’ts before getting a tattoo?
- Do you schedule appointments for consultations?
- What type of clothing is suitable to wear on the day?
- What information do you need when enquiring about getting a tattoo done?
- Should I eat before I get tattooed?
- Is it OK to get a tattoo if I’m sick?
Costs & Payment (18)
- What is your minimum charge for a tattoo?
- How many days notice do I need to give to move an appointment before I lose my booking fee?
- Is there a charge for consultations?
- Do you sell gift vouchers for tattoo work?
- How can I get a price quote?
- What reference should I use when making a payment?
- Do you charge a fee to design a custom tattoo?
Tattoo Design (23)
- Do you give advice on tattoo designs?
- I have some ideas but am not very artistic. Can you help me design my tattoo?
- How do I decide what kind of design I’d like to get for a new tattoo?
- How small can you go with a tattoo design?
- How do I decide what kind of design I’d like to get for a cover up?
- What kinds of tattoo designs can I choose from?
- Can you offer advice on what sizes would work best?
Aftercare (12)
- Do I need to protect my tattoo from the sun?
- Is it true that black ink will outlast colour ink as the tattoo gets older?
- What is the aftercare for my new tattoo?
- Why isn’t the colour as bright or the black as dark as the day I got my tattoo?
- Will my tattoo fade?
- Can tattoos be removed?
- I work out a lot. What precautions do I need to take after getting a tattoo?
Health and Safety (11)
- Can I get a tattoo even though I am currently breastfeeding?
- Is it true that red ink causes an allergic reaction?
- Is there a test I can do before coming in to make sure I am not allergic to the ink?
- Do you thoroughly wash your hands with antibacterial solution immediately before and after each tattoo?
- Do you wear gloves during the procedures?
- How do you sterilize your instruments?
- Do you properly dispose of contaminated materials?
Pain (6)
- Can I use some kind of painkiller before getting a tattoo?
- Does getting a tattoo hurt?
- Which parts of the body does it hurt the most to get tattooed?
- What hurts more, the outline or the colour on the tattoo?
- Any advice on dealing with the pain of getting a tattoo?
- I have sensitive skin. Would that be a problem?