Shades of Pain Tattoo wants your experience to be a great one. Here are some rules and Tips to make sure things go smoothly.
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Be 18! No one gets tattooed without a valid ID.
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Limit guests to no more than 2 friends. Unless everyone is getting tattooed of course.
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Be sure of what you want. Tattoos are Permanent!
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***DOUBLE CHECK SPELLING***, no one wants a name spelled wrong.
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Work with the artist, not every idea can become a tattoo, some need work.
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Make sure it fits, too much too small can lead to poor healing or losing important features/details.
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*** Important*** Read and follow aftercare! The tattoo is your responsibility once it leaves the shop. Take care of it!
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Tell your artist if you have any health conditions or skin conditions that might affect the tattoo or aftercare.
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Eat before the tattoo.
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**Important** Verify details with Shades of Pain Tattoo before booking and placing a deposit because deposits CAN NOT be refunded. To help avoid stress and confusion here are some things to Check off BEFORE you book.
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Consult with Shades of Pain Tattoo before scheduling tattoos. Large tattoos and portraits cannot be done in 2 hours... Please verify how long your session will need to be.
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If you are more than 15 minutes late you will lose your deposit and have to reschedule with a new deposit.
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Do NOT show up drunk! Do NOT show up high! Your appointment will be cancelled and you will lose your deposit.
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DO NOT arrive more than 5 minutes early.
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Don't cancel last minute. You will lose your deposit. Give at least 48 hours to reschedule.
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Have fun!
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DO NOT pick, itch, or rub a new tattoo.
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No matter which Aftercare you follow make sure to ice your tattoo as if it were an injured body part 20 minutes on 20 minutes off this will help control smelling and speed up the healing process repeat this for morning and night for at least 3 days.
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Follow One of the Two recommended aftercare methods below.
Aftercare
Artificial "Skin" or Transparent Bandage -Leave the bandage alone. -If an "Ink Sac" develops do NOT pop it or drain it. Allow the bandage to stay on as long as possible usually 5-10 days.
Artificial "Skin" or Transparent Bandage
-Leave the bandage alone.
-If an "Ink Sac" develops do NOT pop it or drain it.
Allow the bandage to stay on as long as possible usually 5-10 days.
-Do not just pull off the bandage this will not hurt the tattoo however it will hurt you.
Do not do any of the following until the tattoo is finished flaking and fully healed, not just when the artificial skin is removed.
-do not expose to excessive moisture or dust/dirt/mud
- do not go hot tubing
- do not go swimming
- do not take long hot showers
Use common sense and avoid things that seem potentially harmful to a new tattoo. If a rash or hives excessive pain with heat and redness occur remove the bandage immediately and wash with soap and water. Then Contact your artist and see a doctor if needed .
To remove use soap and water film and gently peel back the film slowly and it's close to the skin as possible.
Natural/No Bandage/ SOAKED TATTOO BALM
This method is preferred as it does not have the same risks of allergies to adhesives.
Clean and wash the tattoo daily with a bar soap that does not have sent or is as unscented as possible.
Pat dry.
Repeat 2 to 3 times a day or is needed.
When using an ointment follow the directions on the container or given to you by your tattoo artist or a physician.
- regardless of ointment brand do not apply too much, a thin tacky layer is all that is needed.
It is strongly recommended that you use the SOAKED aftercare if possible. It contains antiseptics to help keep a tattoo clean as well as contains Collagen, Essential fats and oils, And also contains vitamins A,B,C,D, and E To help nourish your Tattoo.
If you are using the SOAKED aftercare remember to heat up the product I swirling fingers along surface and apply a small amount to the tattoo. Do not over apply this will only waste product, wipe away any excess.
If extra protection is needed, place a clear plastic cling wrap over the tattoo and hold tight with flexible bandages or a running/compression sleeve, change up to 4 times per day. Be sure to clean the tattoo each time.
discontinue use if any redness ,rash, hives, abnormal swelling or abnb
***Aftercare is the responsibility of the client and is not the responsibility of the artist.***
shades of pain tattoo for the use or application of any aftercare product and is not liable or responsible for any possible reactions or complications that could occur.
Disclaimer:
Tattoo aftercare is the Client/Customer's responsibility!
Shades of Pain Tattoo or any of its employees are not responsible or liable in any way once the client leaves the shop.
Please read aftercare instructions and contact your artist with any questions.