Policies
Please note these policies are my specific studio requirements and are general to the tattoo industry.
Tattoo Session Fees:
Tattoo session cost: The cost of a tattoo session is $180 per hour. This fee covers the artist's time, the use of supplies, and the cost of the tattoo itself.
What is not included: The tattoo session cost does not include the following:
Tips for the artist
Travel expenses to and from the tattoo studio
Any aftercare products or medications that you may need
We understand that tattoos can be a significant investment, but we believe that our prices are fair and reflect the quality of our work. We are committed to providing our clients with the best possible tattooing experience, and we believe that our pricing reflects that commitment.
If you have any questions about our tattoo session costs, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Tattoo Design Policies:
I will NOT send artwork before your tattoo appointment. This is non-negotiable because artwork theft is a very real threat to my business.
I will produce thumbnail sketches or lay out sketches on request, or to gain design approval. Not all tattoos can be approached like this particularly coverup tattoos, rework tattoos, or reinvention tattoos.
I will not take another artist's work and replicate, duplicate, or copy it. I will only take it as inspiration.
I make recommendations based on my experience, education, and the comprehensive understanding of skin, anatomy and how tattoos age. I will make recommendations on what is best for your tattoo on a case by case basis.
I draw tattoos in accordance with my specific artistic style. Please review my portfolio closely to make sure I produce the quality of work you are looking for. Some tattoos are created on the spot by drawing on with a marker and are never duplicated.
Copyright: I respect the copyright of other artists and will not replicate, duplicate, or copy their work without their permission. I will only take their work as inspiration and create a new design that is my own original work.
Recommendations: I have extensive experience in tattooing and I understand the factors that affect how tattoos age. I will make recommendations on the size, placement, and style of your tattoo based on your individual needs and goals.
Artistic style: I have a unique artistic style that I am passionate about. I will draw your tattoo in my own style, but I will be happy to work with you to incorporate your own personal touches.
Portfolio: I have a portfolio of my work that you can view online or in person. Please review my portfolio carefully to make sure I am the right artist for you.
I believe that this policy is fair and equitable for both myself and my clients. I am committed to providing my clients with the best possible tattooing experience, and I believe that this policy will help to ensure that I am able to do so.
If you have any questions about my tattoo design policy, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Marketing Policy:
Social media: I will use social media to promote my tattoo studio and my work. I will post photos and videos of my work, as well as news and updates about my studio. I will also use social media to interact with my clients and build relationships with them.
Film: I may agree to be filmed for documentaries, television shows, or other films. I will only agree to be filmed if I am comfortable with the project and if I believe that it will be a positive representation of my work.
Advertising: I may agree to have my work advertised in magazines, newspapers, or other publications. I will only agree to be advertised if I am comfortable with the project and if I believe that it will be a positive representation of my work.
Printed media: I may agree to have my work featured in books, magazines, or other printed media. I will only agree to be featured in printed media if I am comfortable with the project and if I believe that it will be a positive representation of my work.
Education media: I may agree to have my education work featured in presentation, or educational media for regulatory, education institutions, or for research. I will only agree to be featured in education media if I am comfortable with the project and if I believe that it will be a positive representation of my work and future goals aligning with safe tattooing.
Payment Policies:
I accept cash, Venmo, Zelle or through the Vagaro app.
I can offer invoicing on request.
Payments are required for services rendered at the close of the tattoo.
Payment plans or payment 'on pay day' is not accepted.
Discounts are offered for active Law enforcement officers, Retired military personnel, Active military personnel. To qualify for this discount you must notify me at your initial consult.
Cancelation Policies:
Cancellations: Appointments must be cancelled at least 336 hours in advance or 1 week (7 days) BEFORE your appointment to avoid forfeiting your booking fee.
If you cancel within 1 week, 336 hours or 7 days before or less than that of your appointment time, your booking fee will be forfeited.
Cancelled appointments, rescheduled appointments or moved appointments BEFORE 1 week will allow you to keep your booking fee. I cannot stress this enough, when your plans change LET US KNOW- If you do not make your appointment we do not get paid. Please communicate.
Visitor or Spouse policy:
Visitor policy: Only the client and the tattoo artist are allowed in the immediate tattooing area during the tattooing process. This is to ensure the safety of the client and the artist, and to prevent distractions.
Visitors and spouses are asked to refrain from speaking their own personal tastes to influence the choice of the person getting tattooed. This causes confusion and makes it difficult to create a tattoo. Please understand this is not your tattoo.
Spouse policy: Spouses or other guests are welcome to wait in the provided sitting area for the duration of the tattoo and mingle and chat. But they are not allowed to enter the immediate tattooing area unless the client specifically requests it. Never reach or touch a tattoo area, ever. You may be asked to leave if you do not comply.
Interjection policy: The tattoo artist has final say on all aspects of the tattooing process, including the design, placement, and technique. Visitors or spouses are not allowed to interject or interfere with the tattooing process.
Health and Fitness policy:
Yes you can run, work out or lift after receiving your tattoo. Understand in extreme temperature conditions you may compromise your bandage. If your bandage leaks, or becomes compromised- please remove it.
Illnesses happen, I do not want your germs. If you are feeling under the weather I may permit you to reschedule your tattoo as a complimentary service to preserve my health. This is done on a case by case basis. However, multiple illnesses within 3 months may post pone your project.
If your children are sick, please communicate with me particularly with highly contagious things like strep, staph, RSV, COVID, or flu I may ask you to postpone your appointment and allow you to keep your booking fee on file. As an immune compromised person, Illnesses like this can put me in the hospital it is critical I know in advance.
Persons prone to passing out- please bring snacks or beverages as you will need some sustinance at your session. Not use to getting tattooed? Follow the same advice to keep you as fit as possible for your session.
Numbing product policy:
I do not permit the use of numbing product aside from Bactine during the tattoo session while the tattoo is being done.
Numbing products are dangerous and unregulated substances for the use during a tattoo. Then why do you see so many for sale? Because FDA has not enforced the restriction of these products, yet.
I lecture frequently at educational conferences with regulators, federal officials or doctors in the audience around the dangers of these products. Please understand I want you comfortable, but these products are dangerous and are more risky than the discomfort of a tattoo.
The only products I will use are registered with FDA for safe for long term skin contact, or for open wounds as required by the drug and medical device act under FDA's authority.
Please note the following:
Children are not welcome in the studio, ever. Please find a baby sitter. The tattoo studio environment is not safe for children to accompany you to a tattoo appointment. My insurance policy does not cover children and would void my policy. There will be a fee applied for the inconvenience if you show up with children.
Animals, pets, or Emotional Support Animals are not permitted in the studio. Service animals in accordance with the ADA with trained service functions are permitted in the studio.
Adolescents are not offered to be tattooed. Local laws prohibit anyone under the age of 18 from being tattooed.
If you have a severe allergy to dogs, please note I do have a service dog and I may not be the right fit for you as an artist. Please plan ahead and communicate.
Refunds are not offered. Ever.
Please note these policies are my specific studio requirements and are general to the tattoo industry.
Cancellation or Rescheduling Policy
Tattoo sessions are required to be booked in advance, and Booking Fees ensure commitment of both artist and client.
Tattoo sessions are required to be booked in advance, and Booking Fees ensure commitment of both artist and client.
Cancellations or Rescheduling with More Than 7 Days' Notice: No fees charged. We understand unexpected things can happen.
Cancellations Within 7 Days of Appointment are accepted as long as the artists are notified 7 days in advance of the booked appointment.
Cancellations Within 7 Days of Appointment are accepted as long as the artists are notified 7 days in advance of the booked appointment.
7-4 Days Before: 25% service fee. This helps compensate artists for lost time and preparation. This also applies to reschedules, this fee will not apply to services in the future.
3 Days to 25 hours Before: 50% service fee. Late cancellations significantly impact artist income and scheduling. This also applies to reschedules, this fee will not apply to services in the future.
Cancelations the day of (within 24 hours of the appointment) will be charged 100% of the service fee. Day of cancellations represent lost income and impact artist income and scheduling. This also applies to reschedules, this fee will not apply to services in the future.
No-Shows:
No-shows will be charged 100% of the service fee. We value our artists' time and professionalism, and no-shows create significant losses. Rebooking will require payment in advance to reserve another appointment, if there is a cancelation or rescheduling within 7 days of the appointment further service will be declined and all payments will be non-refundable.
Exceptions:
Documented Emergencies: We understand emergencies happen. Please provide documented proof (e.g., doctor's note) for potential waiver or reduction of cancellation fees.
Studio Closure: If we need to cancel your appointment, we will offer you a full refund or reschedule at your convenience.
Artist Emergency or Illness: If we need to cancel, more or reschedule your appointment a discounted service will be offered for that appointment rebooking at the time to retain you as a client. We offer this as value added to our services to keep all our clients. Events, and scheduling problems do happen- our artists try to prevent moving appointments as much as humanly possible. This provision applies to appointments booked or moved under 2 weeks or less of the booked time. For further information please refer to your artist. Circumstances may vary and are reviewed on a case by case basis.
Rescheduling:
You can reschedule your appointment once with at least 7 days' notice without any additional fees. Subsequent reschedules within a short timeframe may incur a fee depending on the artist's availability.
Multiple reschedules: If you resechdule more than 3 times, you will be required to pay half of your booked service in advance to hold an appointment. Your payment may not be applied to other tattoo sessions or other services if you have to reschedule. As a result of any rescheduling not observing the aforementioned cancelation policy will disqualify you from retaining the amount paid in advance and you will forfeit your money.
Communication:
Please communicate any cancellations or rescheduling requests as soon as possible via phone, email, or in person. Prompt communication helps us adjust our schedule accordingly.
Transparency and Fairness:
We believe this policy is fair and transparent, balancing your needs with our artists' livelihood. By booking an appointment, you agree to these terms. We operate with implicit transparency to our clients, and conduct communication as such to ensure our clients feel supported and know that their artist is looking out for their best interest. We understand life happens.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Delays
We understand that delays can happen however, we must keep the other clients and artist on time. If a client is 30 minutes past their scheduled time, we will have to reschedule/cancel the appointment.
Booking Fees
Tattoo sessions are required to have a "Booking Fee" to reserve a time and date on Girly Tattoos calendar.
As a client of Girly Tattoos, you retain your "Booking Fee" as an advance payment on your tattoo if the following conditions are met:
You make all of your booked tattoo sessions and adhere to "Cancelation or Rescheduling Policies"
You complete your tattoo project, or finish early with your sessions and gain the "Booking Fee" as a credit to your last tattoo session.
You get to stopping place on your tattoo sessions, and take a prolonged absence from your tattoo sessions and use your "Booking Fee" to be applied to your last tattoo session before your break.
"Booking Fees" ensure fair treatment of the tattoo artist and are considered collateral for the tattoo appointments you book on the calendar. This ensure you will be at the sessions you obligate for yourself, and that you are committed to getting tattooed at the respective times the artist and you agree on.
"Booking Fees" are lost if you violate the "Cancelation or Rescheduling Policies". We understand no one wants to loose money, however if you cancel at the last minute we cannot fill those times and we have already turned away other buisness. This is meant to protect the clients time, the artists time and the studio.
Booking fees are credited at the end of your tattoo project for making all your scheduled appointments.
Booking fees are lost if you do any of the following:
Show up with numbing creams.
Show up to your appointment with a sunburn.
Violate or alter your appointment or failing to adhere to the Cancellations or Rescheduling Policy.
Do not show up to your appointment.