F R E Q U E N T L Y A S K E D

Q U E S T I O N S

Do I need to make an appointment?

I only take appointments and I normally book via the Submission Form or the Touch Up/Follow Up Form. Please fill out the Submission Form when books are open. The Submission Form will be open for a 24 hour period four times a year. I receive more submissions than I am able to book. Only those that have been booked in will receive a response.

What does it mean if I haven’t heard back from you?

Due to the volume of emails/submissions I receive, I am unable to respond quickly or to everyone. If you have submitted a Submission Form and not heard back from me for about 2 weeks, my schedule has been filled.

If you would like to still book with me, you can submit another form once it’s time for the next round of Submissions. If you have submitted a Touch up/Follow up Form, you will not receive a response until books reopen.

We are not responsive when bookings are closed. Please ask questions prior to booking your appointment and respond in a timely manner.

While I am not able to read through every submission I receive, each submission I do take on is carefully considered based on what reflects best with my style.

How do I book a touch up?

I include one free touch up within a year of your original appointment. Please submit the Touch Up/Follow Up Form found under the SUBMIT tab.

No DMs, no texts, no phone calls please. Please read the form thoroughly to understand how the Touch Up/Follow Up process works. You may submit the Touch Up/Follow Up anytime, but responses will not be sent out until Submissions reopen.

Is there a deposit fee?

It is required that you pay a deposit in order to book an appointment. A $50, $100, $150, $200, etc. deposit is required depending on the piece and will be deducted from the final total. Deposits are non-refundable and will be forfeited if you fail to show or notify me with less than 48 hours notice.

How do I reschedule?

If you give at least 48 hours notice prior, I can reschedule the appointment (up to one time). Please only email (RE: to your original emails to me) to reschedule or cancel. Once the email has been sent, the appointment time will no longer be held and will be forfeited. We are unable to reschedule within the same booking period, there will be no response until Submissions have reopened.

What rate do you charge?

My minimum is $200 and I price by the piece, please fill out the Submission Form if you’d like to request something a bit more specific. Otherwise, you can find a general pricing information here: https://iamextinkt.com/pricing.

What should I expect the day of the appointment?

Please dress comfortably, loose, dark clothing is ideal. If the placement of your tattoo requires removal of hair, please do that yourself 1-2 days before your appointment. You must bring 2 pieces of government issued IDs. I provide snacks and drinks for clients, but you can feel free to bring your own as well. I also have an iPad with streaming services available for client use. I do the consultation, designing, and tattooing all together during my appointments with my clients, please understand that this process may take some time.

I generally prefer to get everything done in one session, but this will be dependent on how decisive you are with the aspects of the design. Please do not arrive early. If you are on your way and know that you are running more than 5 minutes late, please give me a text to notify me as I have very tight schedule and may not be able to accommodate. Please do not come in if you are 10 minutes or more late, and have not checked in with me beforehand.

What is the aftercare?

I use a second skin for the aftercare process. It typically stays on for 5-7 days, however, each placement may vary and may require additional bandages. In general, it is best to avoid movement, friction, sweating, swimming, and sun on the tattooed area throughout the healing process. Once the bandage is removed, the area should be washed, and then moisturized until no longer dry and flakey. Some placements will have specific instructions that will be reviewed during the appointment.

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