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I appreciate you being on time (not early, or late) for your appointment. If you’re running late, please notify me via email (darnieney@gmail.com) or DM me on Instagram
Tattoo time estimates apply to the tattooing itself. The full appointment process usually takes longer, so please avoid scheduling anything important right after your session and make sure you have enough time to stay as needed.
If it is necessary to reschedule, please make sure that you notify me at least 48 hours in advance to retain your deposit for the next time
In a case of cancellation/no show your deposit will be lost. I would appreciate it if you could notify me about the cancellation as early as possible, allowing me to book someone else in
I prefer to show you the design at the day of appointment, and I cannot guarantee that I’ll be able to send it to you in advance
However, if you would like to see the design in advance, you can request it during the booking process. Additionally, please send me a reminder the day before the appointment in the morning. This way, I won’t forget, and I’ll do my best to send you the drawing
Minor corrections to the design can be made on the day of appointment free of charge. If you want to change the design completely or change the idea, it will require a new deposit
You can bring one person with you to the appointment, but during the actual tattooing your companion would have to wait in an other room on a chair
Try to eat and sleep well the day before your appointment; it will help you deal with pain better during the session
Moisturize the tattoo area at least 3 days before your appointment. This will help during the tattoo application. If your skin is dry, it can complicate the session and make it longer
Try to keep the place of tattooing not exposed to the sun; it is better to use sunscreen to avoid a sunburn
If you got a sunburn, please reschedule
Let me know in advance if you got any kind of skin issue or damage on your tattoo spot
If you want to change the placement, please discuss it with me in advance
Please let me know before your appointment if you have any medical conditions, allergies, skin conditions, are pregnant/breastfeeding, or take any medications that may affect tattooing, bleeding, or healing.
Please bring ID even if you’re sure you look older than 18 y.o.
Please arrive on time, not earlier than 10 minutes
The studio requires to take off your shoes, so please wear socks
Try to wear dark clothes, as we don’t want to spot them with inks
Wear clothes that allow me a full access to the tattoo area
You can also bring some snacks for yourself. It helps!
Touch-ups are free within a 6-month period granted that your tattoo has been well maintained and is fully healed
Touch-ups for tattoos that have been neglected/damaged by picking, soaking, sun damage, and general disregard of aftercare will be charged on my hourly rate base
Free touch ups do not apply to tattoos on hands, fingers, elbows, or knees due to the way these areas heal. Touch ups for these placements are charged at $100/hour.
Leave the second skin on for 2–3 days unless it becomes loose, leaks, or causes irritation.
Wash your hands before touching the tattoo.
Remove the bandage gently after a shower or just under warm water.
Wash the tattoo with a mild unscented soap. Pat dry with a clean paper towel.
Apply a very thin layer of Lubriderm 2–3 times daily. Do not over-moisturize.
Avoid scratching, picking, or shaving the area while healing.
Avoid swimming, baths, saunas, tanning, and direct sun exposure for around 2 weeks.
Wear clean, loose clothing over the tattoo when possible.
Fine line tattoos heal best when treated gently. Minimal friction and proper hydration help preserve the details.
Thank you for reading this.
Have a good time and see you!
Last updated: 29/04/26