Frequently Asked Questions - Tattoos

HOW DO I BOOK A TATTOO WITH YOU?

To request a tattoo appointment fill out the booking form and wait for me to get back to you. Let me know if you're wanting a flash, flash modification, or custom piece, where you're thinking of getting it, and how big. Attach any reference photos, and let me know if you have a budget. 

I will get back to you as soon as possible, letting you know if I can take on the project, how long you can expect it to take, and roughly how much it will cost. I will also send you my available dates for you to choose from.

Once we have found a date, I will ask you to send a deposit to secure your appointment. Please note appointments are not secured until the deposit has been received. I will then send you a confirmation email with information on the location of the studio.

CAN I CHANGE MY MIND ON WHAT I WANT AFTER I'VE BOOKED?

Of course! Your ideas expressed in your booking form don't have to be final, but they help me give you a time and price estimate.

If you do decide to get something different than we have previously discussed the price might change to reflect this (if its bigger/smaller, in a more difficult placement, etc). We will discuss price at the beginning of the appointment for full transparency before we start tattooing. 

HOW DOES PRICING WORK?

The price of tattoos varies depending on their size, complexity and placement and they reflect my time and skills, and the cost of equipment, studio fees and taxes. I have a starting price of £100. 

Letting me know your budget if you have one is helpful. I can then let you know what you can expect to get within that. We can simplify designs, reduce size, and choose an easy placement to keep costs down if necessary.

HOW DO I PREP FOR A TATTOO APPOINTMENT?

Get a good nights sleep.
Shower and lightly moisturise.
Wear comfortable, warm clothes with where you want your tattoo easily accessible.
Eat a full meal and drink enough water before.
Bring snacks.
Don’t drink caffeine or alcohol 24 hours before or after (it thins your blood).
Avoid sunbathing (including sun beds) in the run up to getting your tattoo.
Bring entertainment (ipad/book/phone etc). Remember your charger!

HOW DO I LOOK AFTER MY NEW TATTOO?

At the end of your appointment, your tattoo will be covered with a protective film (aka second skin) that can be worn for up to 3 days. This can be gently removed under warm running water with clean hands and unscented hypoallergenic soap. After, pat your tattoo dry with a clean paper towel.

Over the next few days the skin will start to flake and peel as the tattoo heals. Please resist the urge to scratch or pick at it!

Apply a thin layer of your chosen aftercare product, (e.g coconut oil or a gentle, unscented moisturiser) morning and night.

During the healing process, do not soak your tattoo in water, so no baths, pools, hot tubs or saunas! Keep your tattoo covered from the sun with clothing for the first 2 weeks, then once healed, use a high spf sunscreen.

DO YOU DO CUSTOM DESIGNS?

Yep! I will consider custom designs if they fit my style and aesthetic. I won't take on what I don't think I can do well, but I will try to point you towards another artist who I think would be able to.

I won't do any drawings for the custom until an appointment has been confirmed with a deposit. The drawings I do thereafter are drafts. We will finalise your design together at the beginning of your appointment. It much easier for you to express your vision and for me to understand you in person instead of going back and forth by email. We can take as long as we need to get the design right. 

DO YOU REPEAT DESIGNS?

Most of my flash is repeatable. I will let you know when you request it. I don't like doing the same thing exactly multiple times so will suggest we either tweak the design or placement slightly. 

If you request something that isn't repeatable I can custom make something similar for you.

DO YOU TATTOO COLOUR INK?

Not for now, sorry! 

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF IM RUNNING LATE TO MY APPOINTMENT?

If I have appointments after yours it can be a bit of a nightmare so let me know as soon as possible if you're running late.

There is a late fee of £25 if you're 30 minutes late. If you're 45 minutes late we will need to reschedule with a new deposit. 

CAN I MOVE OR CANCEL MY APPOINTMENT?

Yep! If you want to move your booking from the initial date and you give me at least 3 days notice we can transfer your deposit to a new date. If you let me know within 3 days that you need to move your appointment I will need another deposit to secure a new date. If you wish to cancel your appointment and let me know with more than 3 days notice I will send your deposit back bar a small amount that will go towards admin fees. If you let me know within 3 days of your appointment I will retain the full deposit. 

DO YOU DO TOUCH UPS? 

One touch up is included with your tattoo fee. Send me a picture of it and I'll let you know when I can get you in.

DO YOU DO COVER UPS?

You are welcome to request a cover up. Send me photos of the work you want covered and the idea you have to cover it with. However if it's not possible with my style, I will let you know that I can't do it. 

ANY OTHER QUESTIONS PLEASE SEND TO: gbangtattoo@gmail.com