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PRICING & POLICIES 

• Booking Form (Instructions In Form)
• Reply Time: 1 - 10 Business Days 
• Location: Black Cat Tattoo(Google Maps) / 659 Johnson Street, V8W 2E8, BC lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) / “Victoria”

• $200+GST/hour (1 to 5 Hours)
• $180+GST/ per hour (5+ Hours)
• All payment types accepted

• Non-Refundable/Transferrable Deposit(s): All appointment(s) require a 50% deposit of invoiced quote; emailed and due in 1-2 business days. It will be deducted from total balance of session. 
  
• Drawing Fees: All customs require a small to large ($50 - $100+) flat fee in order to start the design process; non-refundable/transferrable. 
• Reschedules: Up to two times with a minimum notice of 72 hours; third and subsequent will require a new non-refundable deposit.
• Running Late?: After a grace period of 20 minutes, your deposit will be forfeit unless we’ve received an email; we understand life happens— accommodations are based on genuine communication.

DESIGN PREPARATIONS:  

• Placements: feet, fingers, most of the hand, genital area, face, and scars that are under two years old 
  
• Subjects: others’ work without written permission, micro-fineline tiny work under 2”, extreme colourism or realism, neo-traditional., hate, vague cover-ups

PREPARATIONS & AFTERCARE: 

• eat a good meal, get sufficient sleep, prepare some snacks 
  
• moisturizing the placement(s) as many nights leading to appointment date 
  
• deter any strenuous activities before and after 
• bring a refillable water bottle, quiet entertainment and clean clothing 

• yes, it all hurts; pain tolerance differs from every body and person 

• must be requested due to limited space and Black Cat’s covid-19 policy 

• must be requested and provided by client

1. Prepare a clean bedroom and fresh linens, wash your hands and grab clean paper towels
   
2. Gently Remove Bandage after: 
   Cotton Gauze: overnight
   Second Skin: 24 hours minimum 
3. Cleanse gently with lukewarm water and unscented soap at end of shower 
   
4. Pat dry with clean paper towels and apply a thin layer of unscented moisturizer
5. Keep covered with loose clothing until fully healed 
6. Leave it alone, try your best to stay dry and avoid soap until scabbing begins 
7. Once scabbing begins, avoid scratching or picking! Instead, start moisturizing (water based only) lightly once a day
8. Once healed, practice a healthy skincare routine and sun safety for longevity 
9. Email us a clear healed photo! We would love to see and make sure everything is A-OK!
   

• Re-bandage 
• Allow yourself and others to touch tattoo
• Over-moisturize or use medical ointments, oil based moisturizers,  fragranced products or sunscreen
  
• Soak tattoo in any water 
• Participate in high-risk sports/physical activities 
• Clean or dry with personal or fabric towels until fully healed 
  
• Pick, peel or scratch tattoo at anytime
• Expose to direct sunlight 
• In direct contact with pet/pet dander