FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

I charge by the piece, not by the hour Minimum $150 Full day is capped at $1100 Quotes are a rough estimate based on what you have filled out in my enquiry form. Prices my vary on the day depending on final sizing, placement, numbing cream, how well you can sit etc. Flash pieces are discounted (see Instagram highlights for designs) All of my prices include GST

I require a $100 or $200 deposit depending on size of appointment to secure the booking Deposits come off the total cost of your tattoo on your booking date Deposits are non-refundable Deposits are however transferrable to a different date with 48 hours notice Any cancellations or reschedules that happen within 48 hours will result in your deposit being forfeited Not showing up for your appointment is an automatic forfeit of your deposit, and you may not be booked in again

I do not tattoo anyone that is under the age of 18 A valid photo ID is required to go ahead with the tattoo on the day, please make sure you bring it along with you

I work out of Love Street Tattoo! Address: 7 Love Street, Cloverdale, WA 6105

I offer free consults for all appointments if required! They can range from 5-20 minutes, it's just a quick chat to discuss ideas or plan out the tattoo Bigger projects will usually require a consult so i can prepare everything ready for your appointment day!

I am willing to tattoo over scars, stretch marks, and birthmarks I may require a face to face consult to assess the skin and see if it is able to be tattooed over

These here are called 'job stoppers' for a reason I will only tattoo these on a case by case basis I cannot go ahead with tattooing these spots unless you have fully understood the extreme life changes that will follow getting a job stopper I may refuse the tattoo on the day if I do not feel comfortable with tattooing you, if you have little to no tattoos

I do all of my own admin, so sometimes there is a flood of forms/emails, sometimes it takes me a little while to respond! My usual days off are sunday and monday, that is when i will usually do my admin I reply to every single enquiry form, whether I will do the tattoo or not Please keep an eye on your spam/junk folder as you will receive a response. If you cannot find a response please dm me on Instagram and we will figure out what happened Thank you for being patient!!

I am not a super skilled cover up artist, so I may deny the tattoo request if I am not confident to go ahead! If the tattoo is small/heavy black the tattoo will need to be decent sized, dark/heavy for me to cover it up. So no dainty fine line/floral etc If the tattoo is too dark/big I may require you to go get a few laser sessions to lighten it or fully remove it prior

Moisturise and gently exfoliate your tattoo for 2 weeks leading up to the appointment (the better your skin, the better the results will be) Stay out of the sun! I cannot tattoo over sun burnt skin Get a good nights sleep prior to the appointment date! Eat a decent sized meal before you come in! (Feel free to bring any snacks/drinks with you to your appointment)

Please try to arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment time to fill out forms If you are late by 20 minutes or more, your appointment will be considered a no show and your deposit will be forfeited

Feel free to bring a book, iPad etc. Anything to distract you during your appointment! I always encourage clients to wear headphones if they wish, it helps with getting in the zone and numbing out the noise of the tattoo & studio You can bring a pillow & blankets if you wish! Just keep in mind anything you wear/bring may get stained (so bring something old!) Bring food/drinks! Bring healthy and/or sugary snacks with you! This will stop you from crashing/vomiting etc during the tattoo session!

Please wear whatever you will feel comfortable in! I always recommend to come dressed in layers (i.e a top with a jacket, shorts with track pants over). That way if you get warm or cold, you can add or remove layers! I couldn't care less if you rock up in pyjamas or your oddie, bring a blanket, a pillow, a squishmallow. I want you to be comfortable!

Please check with me before you choose to go ahead with numbing cream, as I may have to change the length of appointment etc Numbing cream affects the condition of the skin, and will make it a lot harder for me to tattoo. However, I am very easy going if you wish to use it, we will just need to make some adjustments I always encourage clients to split appointments up into outlines and shading, this isn't an option when it comes to numbing cream. As the cream will completely wear off by the time we get to shading and results in clients tapping out I recommend either TXTX GOLD 45%, or Tattoo Numbing Co, please message me beforehand if you wish to use a different brand. I may refuse use of numbing brand or appointment may be split/shrunk Numbing cream application all depends on the brand of cream, the general rule is: Warm/hot shower, shave, exfoliate Jump out, dry yourself fully Apply small amount of cream, massage it in, and repeat for a few layers Use the entire tube and thickly apply to area (multiple tubes may be required) Wrap up with cling wrap and leave it on for an hour Rock up to your appointment with it on and I will remove it If you do not know how to apply cream, you may rock up 1 hour before the appointment and I will apply it for you We sell TXTX numbing cream at our studio for $40

Unfortunately due to many previous situations, I now no longer send off designs prior to appointments, this is due to people stealing designs etc. I usually draw my designs up 24 hours in advance so if you happen to have any design changes etc. please send me them via email, so I can have everything ready for the day! I much prefer to show my clients on the day when we can sit down face to face and discuss any design changes. As I do not show designs prior, I do allocate spare time in appointments to do any minor changes If you change your design completely on the day, we may have to reschedule to a later date, this is why it is important for you to keep me updated with any design changes/size/placement I understand that not seeing the design in advance may be stressful, so we can organise a face to face consult or I can show it prior with a 'drawing fee'. Drawing fee varies, but this allows you to see the design prior and make any changes. The drawing fee is non-refundable, however this and the deposit both come off the total on the day

You should not get tattooed if you are on blood thinners, any kind of anti biotics, accutane/ acne medication Please contact me if you are on any of the above, and we can discuss plan of action (may just need to wait til you are off the medication) Please avoid taking ibuprofen 24 hours prior to the tattoo, paracetamol is fine I will NOT tattoo you if you have had any alcohol/drugs within 24 hours prior to the tattoo appointment I will NOT tattoo you if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (we will just need to wait until baby is born or stopping breastfeeding) If you are on any medication, please let me know prior, I may require a doctors approval

Please let me know before hand if you are bringing a friend, as I will need to make sure I have the room prior to the appointment I only allow 1 person to come with you. They will be asked to sit away from my working area, if they get up in my business, distract you/others I may have to ask them to sit outside and wait

Touch-ups are for minor ink loss, typically just a few small spots Design changes, add-ons etc. are not considered a touch up. This may require a small fee If you think a touch up is required, please email me a photo of your tattoo, 3-4 weeks after your tattoo appointment. Wait for all flakes to fall off and to fully settle down. I cannot tattoo over a tattoo that is not fully healed Touch ups are free within 3 months, except for: Face, neck, hands, feet. As these are a high friction area, a small fee may be charged If the tattoo is over 3 months old a fee may be charged as the ink has not settled over time

Once your tattoo session is over, the aftercare ball is in your court. Follow the right aftercare steps to keep your tattoo looking its absolute best! All artists have different aftercare procedures, I however ask that you please follow my aftercare instructions when booking with me The following aftercare info is based on traditional healing, if you wish to use second skin I will go over how to heal your tattoo with that on the appointment date! DAY 1- Keep your cling wrap on for 1 hour or until you get home Wash your tattoo in the shower with cool/luke warm water (NOT HOT WATER!!) use a fragrance free soap to gently remove any blood/ink/plasma Do not scrub/rub your tattoo harshly. There shouldn't be any slimey fluids left on your skin Dry your tattoo when you get out of the shower by patting it gently with paper towel/fresh clean towel Let it dry over night with no creams Change your sheets if you have pets and no not wear tight clothing to bed DO NOT re wrap up tattoo with cling wrap again DAY 2-14 Use a pea sized amounts of aftercare cream 1-3 times a day depending on how dry your tattoo is Your tattoo must be DRY and hands clean before applying cream (DO NOT apply cream to wet skin) Be gentle when rubbing the cream, and be extra careful when it starts to peel Do not smother tattoo in cream as it will cause ink to fall out Keep applying cream until tattoo is done peeling, then you may use any moisturizer and apply sunscreen Recommended creams: Dr Pickles, Vaseline brand green aloe Vera lotion, hustle butter deluxe, supreme cream Do not use these creams: Bepanthen, Vaseline petroleum jelly, aloe Vera, paw paw ointment or anything petroleum based FIRST 2-3 WEEKS WHILE HEALING: Avoid alcohol & drugs for the first few days If you have a labour intensive job take a few days- 1 week off Tattoos on the hand/fingers/feet i reccomend to take a week off work and keep aired out and dry Do not soak/keep tattoo wet (only quick washes) aka no baths NO swimming in pools/beaches/saunas Avoid touching the tattoo, make sure you only touch tattoo with clean hands to apply cream No sun on the tattoo, ink will fade/scar No picking/scratching the tattoo, it will peel by itself (picking the tattoo will cause ink to fall out) No exercise or rough contact sports (best to avoid sweating until tattoo is healed) No tight clothing/jewellery/bra straps/watches near tattoo Keep pets/children away from tattoo, wash immediately if you come in contact Avoid sleeping on tattoo, place a towel down to protect your sheets from any leaking LIFE TIME CARE FOR TATTOO: Use a SPF sunscreen on tattoo when exposed to sunlight (sun damage will cause tattoo to fade over time) Moisturise your skin a few times a week, this will keep your tattoo looking bright Feel free to message me if you have any questions or concerns!