BOOKING INFORMATION: POLICIES, PREPARATIONS, AFTERCARE
To ensure a smooth process for the both of us, please review this page before submitting your inquiry.
Any questions/concern(s) not answered here can be addressed via the booking form(s)
All Projects (Custom & Flash):
- 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”
Pricing/Payment:
- $200+GST/hour (1 to 5 Hours)
- $180+GST/ per hour (5+ Hours)
- All payment types accepted
Deposit Policies:
- 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, Drawing & Process:
My practice is based on a lot of trust since all final designs are shown on the day of your appointment with one necessary revision permitted; additional revisions start at $25.00. However, a virtual draft preview may be scheduled 48 hours beforehand if requested via the booking form.
Changing Your Design:
Changing the direction, subject or idea may result in a cancellation. To deter forfeiting your deposit, please have a confident idea prepared; vague ideas are rarely accepted.
Projects I Rarely Take On:
- 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
“How do I prepare?”:
- 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
“Does it hurt?”
- yes, it all hurts; pain tolerance differs from every body and person
“Can I bring a friend for support?”
- must be requested due to limited space and Black Cat’s covid-19 policy
“Numbing cream?”
- must be requested and provided by client
Instructions will always given in person post session and a copy can be sent if requested. Gentle reminder that everyone’s healing process and timeline may look different, below is just a brief guideline.
BANDAGES are to keep your wound clean and protected from external bacteria.
Plasma, ink and blood will normally discharge for the first few days along with some swelling.
- Prepare a clean bedroom and fresh linens, wash your hands and grab clean paper towels
- Gently Remove Bandage after:
Cotton Gauze: overnight Second Skin: 24 hours minimum - Cleanse gently with lukewarm water and unscented soap at end of shower
- Pat dry with clean paper towels and apply a thin layer of unscented moisturizer
- Keep covered with loose clothing until fully healed
- Leave it alone, try your best to stay dry and avoid soap until scabbing begins
- Once scabbing begins, avoid scratching or picking! Instead, start moisturizing (water based only) lightly once a day
- Once healed, practice a healthy skincare routine and sun safety for longevity
- 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
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