FAQ & What you need to know before your appointment.
For Tattoos:
Your artist will place a second skin over the tattoo at the end of your appointment, this should be left on for 24 hours at minimum, ideally 36 hours, before you'll remove it. It's normal for fluids to build up under this layer, possibly including ink or blood.
You will also be given an ink soap solution and healing balm at your appointment. Wash the tattoo once a day with the solution, or as needed if it's exposed to the elements. Apply the balm as desired throughout the day in a THIN layer, to still allow oxygen to access the area and assist in the healing process. Ideally apply 5-7 times a day until tattoo is healed.
DO NOT pick at any flakes that develop during the healing! If they are itching or bothering you, give it a good scrub with your ink soap and see if it comes off on it's own.
Avoid swimming, hot tubs, activities involving soil or mud, direct sunlight, sweating, or any other exposure to materials with a lot of bacteria until it's completely healed.
Please do not tan (in a bed or in the sun) for 2 weeks prior to your appointment. Do not arrive for a procedure with a tan or sunburnt face. AVOID all unprotected sun exposure for 2-3 weeks. If skin appears to be burnt or very tanned at visit, it will be rescheduled by technician.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
Some conditions will not permit a procedure.
Scheduling anyhow, despite these limitations, or without notice to technician PRIOR to appointment, will result in a canceled appointment with no refund of deposit.
If you are sick/getting sick/just getting over an illness, you must reschedule your visit.
You should be completely symptom free for at least 5-7 days prior to coming in for any treatment.
Please reschedule with proper notice if necessary.
The following are reasons for technician cancellation, but are not limited to:
* Under the Age of 18
* Skin Irritation or Blemishes within 1 inch of site of application
* Pregnancy (currently or in previous 12 months)
* Breastfeeding
*Intoxication
* Some Blood Thinning Medication
* Some Allergies
* Some Medical Conditions
* Failure to Prepare for Visit
PLEASE BE AWARE YOUR APPOINTMENT TIME MAY CHANGE. SCHEDULE CHANGES SOMETIMES HAPPEN TO ALLOW TIME TO PROPERLY CARE FOR ALL CLIENT'S NEEDS AND KEEP SCHEDULE MOVING WITH LIMITED WAIT TIMES. YOUR TECHNICIAN WILL CONTACT YOU SHOULD TIMES NEED ADJUSTING. AS MUCH NOTICE AS POSSIBLE WILL BE GIVEN.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
* If you are more than 15 minutes late to any appointment, it may result in having to reschedule.
If you are rescheduled due to being late, you will be charged $50 for your missed appointment, on top of the new appointment costs.
* Cancellations need to be made with at least a 24 hour notice. If you don’t cancel in advance, you will be charged $50 for your missed appointment, on top of the new appointment cost.
* No-Call / No-Shows are not tolerated. If you no call / no show any appointment, you will be charged 50% of your missed appointment. If this appointment is a no-charge perfecting visit, you will be charged a $50 missed appointment fee before being placed back on the schedule.
* Any fees that are incurred due to scheduling policies must be paid before re-scheduling a visit. If you refuse to pay the charge, you will not be scheduled again.
* Valkyrie Ink reserves the right to refuse service.
and lastly...
Due to the nature of your visit, no children are allowed in the treatment room during any procedure. We also ask that no small children are in the hallway waiting area as you will be unable to attend to them. If you arrive with children your appointment will be rescheduled.
FAQ
What types of tattoos will you do?
I am a beginner artist and I'd like to keep things on a small scale for now. I only do fine line style and I am willing to do the basic linework or script in color but I'm not doing full color tattoos. I'm excited to learn and practice new things but I also ask that you respect my decision if I let you know that your idea is above my skill set and would be a better fit with a different artist.
What's the process for booking tattoos?
I ask that you reach out to me with your ideas, size and placement of desired tattoo. I'll give you an estimate of how much time we will need and you can select an appointment on the booking page of this website.
How does an appointment typically go?
When you arrive I will have you fill out paperwork and then we will print and size your stencil. We'll put the stencil on as many times as needed to make sure you're happy with the placement. Then we'll get you in the best position, which may be a trial and error process to make sure your artist can effectively perform the tattoo. Bring whatever you need to stay relaxed and comfortable during the tattoo process, this should be a fun day for you! After your tattoo is finished your artist will cover it with a protective second skin and go over the aftercare with you.
Tattoos
Fine line and micro tattoos are one of the fastest emerging tattoo styles. Fine line tattoos are great at achieving an incredible amount of detail in a small space. An art style that is beautiful, simple, often minimalistic, and deceptively challenging to perform.