HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR SESSION

Your comfort and pain tolerance during the session directly depend on how you prepare. Please strictly follow these rules before coming to the studio:01 / SLEEP & STRESS
• Get a good night's sleep. Your body needs to be fully rested to handle the pain and stress of a tattoo session. Avoid heavy stress or exhaustion the day before.02 / FOOD & DRINKS
• Eat a heavy, hearty meal right before you leave. Tattooing burns a massive amount of energy, and your blood sugar will drop. Coming to a session on an empty stomach's a guaranteed way to feel dizzy or faint.
• Bring snacks and drinks with you. Sweet sodas, juices, chocolate, or energy bars're highly recommended to keep your stamina up during breaks.03 / COMFORTABLE CLOTHING
• Wear loose, comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting ink on.
• Make sure your outfit gives the artist easy, unrestricted access to the body part being tattooed (e.g., shorts for thighs, a button-up shirt for chests or shoulders).04 / ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCES
• STRICTLY NO ALCOHOL for at least 2 days before the session. Alcohol thins the blood, causes heavy bleeding, flushes the ink out, and ruins the final quality of the artwork. It also makes the pain twice as bad.
• Minimize caffeine intake on the day of the session for the same reason.05 / MEDICATIONS
• Don't take any blood-thinning medications (like Aspirin or Ibuprofen) before the session.
• If you're taking any regular prescription medications, you MUST inform the artist about it during the consultation.06 / HYGIENE
• Take a shower before coming to the studio. Your skin must be clean.
• Don't shave the tattoo area yourself unless the artist explicitly asked you to - it's very easy to cut the skin or cause razor burn, which can delay the session. The artist'll prepare the skin properly on the spot.

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DESIGN PROCESS

Here's how we'll work together to create your custom tattoo design and what you can expect from the process:01 / WHAT I NEED FROM YOU
To start fueling our ideas, I only need a few simple things from your side:
A detailed description of your idea and what this tattoo means to you.
VISUAL REFERENCES: Please send over any reference images, photos of other tattoos, or pictures that show the style and mood you like. This helps me understand your vision as quickly as possible.
The exact body placement.
A clear photo of that body part with the specific tattoo area circled in red.
Your approximate budget for the project.02 / THE CONSULTATION & PROCESS
Before jumping into the drawing, I always do a detailed consultation to fully understand your vision and how to make it flow best with your anatomy. Sometimes during this initial talk, I'll make a quick, rough sketch just to visualize the idea and make sure we're both on the same page.
NO ONLINE SKETCHES: I strictly don't discuss or show final sketches online because overthinking details in chat messages wastes an incredible amount of time and usually leads nowhere.
Day-of-Session Adjustments: The final version of your design is shown, approved, and adjusted directly on the day of your session during a brief, face-to-face meeting at the studio.
Adding new ideas: If you get any additional ideas or find new references while I'm working on your project, feel free to send them over! I'll gladly incorporate them into the design process.03 / THE MANDATORY STAGE
Once we clear the details, please note that I start working on your personalized design and sketch ONLY after a deposit has been paid and confirmed. The deposit triggers the creative work and secures your date in the calendar.04 / MY ARTISTIC STYLE
I always strive for uniqueness, so I DO NOT copy or repeat other artists' work. I'm happy to take your reference images and create something very similar, but it'll always have my own custom adjustments and be made entirely in my personal style. This guarantees you're getting an exclusive piece of art, not a duplicate.05 / A VERY IMPORTANT REQUEST
Please DON'T text me before your session date asking to "see the process" or "send a quick sneak peek of the sketch." I won't do it.
I don't discuss or show sketches online because arguing and overthinking details in chat messages wastes an incredible amount of time and usually leads nowhere.
If you feel anxious or want to discuss the idea again, you're always welcome to book an additional in-person consultation where we can sit down and talk face-to-face.06 / WHY THESE RULES EXIST
Once again, these rules aren't made out of strictness or disrespect. This policy's based entirely on years of professional experience. It's designed to protect the creative process, save time, and ensure you get the absolute best, highest-quality result on your skin.

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PRICING & BUDGET

To make the payment process as comfortable and transparent for you as possible, I offer a clear and honest approach to pricing:01 / INTERNATIONAL QUALITY FOR LOCAL PRICES
My pricing is flexible and depends on the country and location where I am currently working as a guest artist. However, my rates are always balanced with the premium market level for that specific area. This means you are getting top-tier, international-level quality for the standard local price of your own city.02 / HOW I CALCULATE THE COST
To make your planning easier, I offer two flexible payment formats depending on the project:1. Full-Day Session Rate: A fixed, flat price for a standard full day of tattooing. Ideal for large, multi-session projects.2. Hourly Rate: Perfect if your project takes less than a standard session, or if you want to push a bit longer to finish the piece.Please note: Regardless of the payment method you choose, the final total cost of the tattoo remains practically the same. The calculation is designed solely for your convenience and budget planning, ensuring you never overpay for actual skin time.03 / BUDGET ADAPTATION
I am always open to honest dialogue. If you have a specific budget in mind and it doesn't align with the full scale of your initial idea, don't worry. We can always adapt the project - by adjusting the size, placement, or detail level - to fit your financial comfort zone.It is always better to get a smaller, high-end piece of art from a top-tier professional within your budget, rather than spending the exact same money on a massive but mediocre tattoo from an average neighborhood artist.

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SESSION TIMING

To help you plan your time and budget, here's an approximate breakdown of how many sessions different projects take based on my actual practice.01 / GENERAL SESSION INFO
Standard Session: A typical full-day session lasts about 5 to 6 hours of pure tattooing time (excluding breaks, stenciling, and design adjustments).REALITY CHECK (Why timing is always individual):
The exact length of a session and the number of days required depend heavily on the design's detailing, the overall size of the tattoo, the volume of the specific body part, and the exact placement. However, your own body's individual factors play an equally massive role:- Pain Threshold & Skin Reactions: Every person reacts differently. For some, the skin is highly sensitive, swelling up quickly, turning red, or bleeding heavily. In these cases, I must work much slower and with extreme care. This takes more time, but it strictly prevents excessive skin trauma and guarantees the absolute best quality after healing.- Tough Skin: On the other hand, some people have very tough, thick, or fibrous skin. Getting the pigment in properly requires a completely different, more time-consuming pace.- Unique Features: Things like moles, stretch marks, or sudden intense redness that hides the layout also require careful navigation and slow down the process.02 / THE GOLDEN RULE OF TIMING
Because of all these variables, the exact same design, of the exact same size, placed on the exact same body part for two different people will take an absolutely different amount of time. I treat your skin as a unique living canvas, not a factory conveyor belt.03 / TIMING BY BODY PLACEMENT
ARMS:
- Forearm (one side): 1-2 sessions
- Full forearm (wraparound): 2-4 sessions
- Shoulder: 2-4 sessions
- Bicep: 1-2 sessions
- Full sleeve (wraparound): 7+ sessionsLEGS:
- Shin (one side): 1-2 sessions
- Full shin (wraparound): 3 sessions
- Thigh (one side): 2-3 sessions
- Full thigh (wraparound): 4-6 sessions
- Full leg sleeve (wraparound): 8+ sessionsCHEST:
- One side of the chest: 1-2 sessions
- Full chest: 3-4 sessionsBACK:
- Full back: 8+ sessions04 / WHY IT TAKES THIS LONG
Tattooing isn't a race - it's a permanent piece of art on a living canvas. I work with high precision, building solid saturated blacks, smooth gradients, and sharp details that'll look perfect for decades.My goal is to deliver top-tier, uncompromised quality that strictly DOES NOT require any future touch-ups, restorations, or re-adjustments. Yes, this meticulous approach takes a bit more time than usual, but the ultimate choice is always up to you:Option A: Save a bit of session time/money right now, but end up with the kind of average, mediocre quality that most local artists deliver.Option B: Pay for something that money rarely buys - lifelong, flawless quality that you'll wear proudly forever.

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CONTRAINDICATIONS & SAFETY

Before booking a session, please review the list of contraindications and skin features. Your health and safety're my top priorities.01 / ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS
Booking isn't possible under these conditions:
- Blood diseases (hemophilia, leucosis)
- Severe mental disorders and epilepsy
- Dynamic oncological diseases (active cancer treatment)
- Severe chronic diseases in the acute stage
- Under the influence of alcohol or drugs02 / TEMPORARY CONTRAINDICATIONS
The session must be postponed if you have:
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Cold, flu, fever, or high body temperature
- Skin diseases, rashes, or sunburns in the tattoo area
- Taking antibiotics or blood-thinning medications (consult your doctor)
- Menstruation (due to increased pain sensitivity and bleeding)03 / SPECIFIC SKIN ZONES WARNING
Please note that certain areas of the body (such as fingers, palms, elbows, feet, and certain areas of the neck) have a very specific skin structure. Due to constant friction, movement, and fast skin renewal, tattoos in these zones may heal unevenly, lose intensity, or fade faster.If you've any chronic conditions or doubts, please let me know during the consultation.

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COVER-UPS & SCARS

Let’s be completely honest from the start: a cover-up isn’t just a regular tattoo session. It’s a complex, unpredictable, and highly custom engineering process for your skin.Here’s what you absolutely need to understand before we begin:01 / WHAT YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND
- 100% Individual / Custom Approach: Every single cover-up depends entirely on the size, density, and age of your old tattoo, or the specific texture of the skin element we are hiding. Because of this, it is impossible to give an estimate online. In an ideal world, this is discussed and planned exclusively during a face-to-face personal consultation.- The Layering Process (Time is Unpredictable): For a flawless, bulletproof result, we cannot just blast fresh ink over the old one and call it a day. To achieve perfect opacity and clean contrasts, ink must be applied in multiple layers over several sessions.- Healing is Part of the Design: Between these sessions, we need absolute patience. The skin must heal completely so we can see exactly how the old pigment reacts with the new one. This is the only way to ensure the old tattoo doesn't "ghost" back to the surface after a year.- An "Ephemeral" Timeline: The number of sessions and actual working hours are completely variable and stretched over time. It is highly individual and depends not only on the complexity of the dark spots we are covering, but also on how your specific skin takes the pigment and regenerates.02 / IMPORTANT FACTORS
Important Factors You Might Have Overlooked:- Design Freedom vs. Reality: The theme and design of your cover-up will not always match your exact initial wishes. We must completely base the design on what is technically possible and chemically hidden by the old ink, rather than shifting blindly toward temporary whims or unrealistic expectations. While I always do my absolute best to respect your preferences and adapt the art to your style, the final word on the design choice belongs to me. If I say a specific idea won't work, it’s because I’m protecting you from a messy, ruined result.- The "Size Rule": A cover-up design will always be significantly larger and usually darker than your original tattoo. We need extra space to create clean backgrounds and gradients that distract the eye from the old element.- The Laser Option: In some cases, if the old tattoo is pitch-black and bulky, I might strictly recommend 1-2 sessions of laser removal first. Not to laser it off completely, but to fade it enough so we aren't completely limited in our design choices.03 / A QUICK NOTE FROM THE ARTIST
And finally, a little piece of advice: Personally, I consider patience to be an absolute, mandatory requirement for anyone sitting in my chair. If you made a mistake on your skin 10 years ago and walked with it for many years, but now want to fix everything in a single day - it is simply not realistic. A much more mature and logical approach is to wait another month or two to get it done perfectly. Again, everything is highly individual.Below, I’m attaching photos of cover-up projects performed by me, along with a breakdown of the specific timelines, number of sessions, and the completely healed results several months after the final session:

COVER-UP PROJECT 01
- Timeline: 4 sessions total
- Status: Fully healed result (6 months post-tattooing)
- Laser: No prior laser removal / fading (covered directly)

COVER-UP PROJECT 02
- Timeline: 2 sessions total
- Status: Fully healed result (3 months post-tattooing)
- Laser: No prior laser removal / fading (covered directly)

COVER-UP PROJECT 03
- Timeline: 4 sessions total
- Status: Fully healed result (5 months post-tattooing)
- Laser: No prior laser removal / fading (covered directly)

COVER-UP PROJECT 04
- Timeline: 1 session total
- Status: Fully healed result (3 months post-tattooing)
- Laser: No prior laser removal / fading (covered directly)

Any mistake from your past can be flawlessly corrected. The only question is whether you are truly ready to invest in quality this time, or if you prefer to keep walking around with that average neighborhood draft.

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BOOKING & DEPOSIT

To secure your date and time for the session, a deposit's required. Please read the rules carefully:These rules weren't created out of greed or strictness. They're based on years of experience, hundreds of scheduled sessions, and, unfortunately, dozens of hours of lost time due to irresponsible cancellations. I deeply respect your time, and I kindly ask you to respect mine and my art in return.01 / DEPOSIT POLICY
- Work Trigger: The deposit is a mandatory requirement to start the custom sketch development and to book your session date. I do not create or discuss personalized designs before the deposit is received.- The deposit's a guarantee of your attendance and's strictly non-refundable.- For single-session tattoos: The deposit's included in the total cost, and you pay the remaining balance on the day of the session.- For large multi-session projects (sleeves, backs, etc.): The deposit's held as a guarantee for the entire project and's deducted ONLY from the cost of the very LAST session. For all previous sessions, you pay the full price.02 / RESCHEDULING RULES
- You can reschedule your session for free up to 48 hours before the agreed time. In this case, your deposit moves to the new date.- ONLY ONE free rescheduling's allowed. If you try to reschedule a second time (even 48 hours in advance), the deposit's forfeited, and a new one'll be required.- If you reschedule less than 48 hours before the session, the deposit's lost.03 / LATENESS & CANCELLATION
- Lateness up to 15 minutes: Allowed, but please give a heads-up.- Lateness over 15 minutes: The session time automatically starts counting from the originally scheduled time.- Lateness over 60 minutes: The session may be canceled entirely with loss of deposit. If the artist decides to proceed with the session anyway, this lost hour's fully charged and included in the price. Lateness doesn't reduce the session cost, even if the actual working time was shorter.- Session Extension: If we need to extend the session to finish the planned volume of work due to your lateness, any extra time'll require an additional payment.04 / DEPOSIT EXPIRATION
- You must pick a new date within 2 weeks after your rescheduling.- The deposit's valid for exactly 1 month. If it stays with the artist for more than 30 days without a confirmed session date, it expires and's forfeited (unless there're proven medical emergencies or critical circumstances).I'm a tattoo artist, not a central bank - I'm great at keeping your skin beautiful, but terrible at long-term deposit storage! Let's spend this deposit on awesome ink, not on holding a dead spot in the calendar.By sending a deposit, you confirm that you agree to these booking rules.

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TERMS OF COOPERATION

To ensure the best artistic result and a safe, comfortable environment during the session, please strictly follow these rules:01 / AGE RESTRICTION
- Tattooing's strictly available for individuals aged 18 and older.
- You must bring a valid ID (passport or driving license) to the session. No exceptions.02 / DESIGN & CONSULTATION AGREEMENT
A Note on Artistry: This policy isn't driven by pride or arrogance. It's built on 15 years of active practice, deep knowledge of composition, and the fundamental laws of anatomy. As a professional, I know exactly how a design'll flow and move with your body over time. If you want a masterpiece that matches the level of work in my portfolio, you must trust my vision, guidance, and expertise.- Free Consultation: A prior consultation's mandatory, especially for large multi-session projects. It's completely free and lasts up to 30 minutes. During this time, I'll create a rough sketch to align our visions. All design discussions happen strictly in person, face-to-face.- Day of the Session Preparation: The final design's approved directly before the session during the prep phase, which also takes about 30 minutes (free of charge).- Indecision & Concept Changes: If, before starting the tattoo, you can't make up your mind, don't know what you want, or suddenly change the core idea, style, or key elements - starting from the 31st minute, this time's fully counted as active session time and's charged at your expense.- Financial Consequences: If we spend 2 or 3 hours just talking and adjusting due to your indecision, this time's included in the session cost. Any work we don't manage to finish within the scheduled time because of this'll either require an additional payment for extra hours or'll be rescheduled for a new session. If you decide to cancel the session at this point, the deposit's strictly non-refundable and remains with the artist.03 / THE PSYCHOLOGY OF THE SESSION
- A tattoo session's an intimate process that requires absolute focus, trust, and deep connection between the artist and the client.
- External people often bring distractions, voice personal opinions that confuse the client, break the artistic focus, and significantly increase the session time.
- Theoretically, ONE guest's allowed, but only under strict conditions: they must remain completely detached from the design process, stencil placement, and the tattooing itself. They're there to watch quietly, not to manage the process.04 / KIDS & PETS POLICY
- The actual procedure room must remain a 100% sterile and quiet zone.
- Children and pets're absolutely not allowed in the working area.
- Can a child wait in the studio's lounge area? Yes, but only if they're calm, quiet, and can wait independently without disrupting the process.As a father myself, I love kids, but if a child becomes a major distraction, the session'll be immediately paused or rescheduled. This isn't out of strictness - it's because any loss of focus directly ruins the quality of your tattoo. For me, my reputation and the perfect result on your skin're always the top priorities.05 / SPECIAL SKIN ZONES & TOUCH-UP POLICY
- Certain body parts've a highly specific skin structure and heal unpredictably.
- This strictly applies to: fingers, hands (palms and backs of hands), the inner side of wrists, elbows, collarbones, armpits, the neck, the area behind the ears, the face, the groin and intimate areas, ankles, and everything below the ankle (including the tops of the feet and toes).
- The artist isn't responsible for ink fallout, blown-out lines, uneven healing, or rapid fading in these specific zones.
- Any future touch-ups (corrections) for fingers, hands, inner wrists, elbows, collarbones, armpits, neck, behind ears, face, groin/intimate areas, ankles, and feet're ALWAYS fully charged and paid additionally. Free touch-ups don't apply to these areas under any circumstances.06 / THE TRUTH ABOUT NUMBING CREAMS
As a rule, I don't use numbing creams and strongly discourage them for several critical reasons:
- Fake products & allergies: The market's flooded with cheap, dangerous counterfeits. These creams often trigger severe allergic reactions, skin rashes, and massive inflammation that appear 1 - 2 days after the session, completely destroying the healing process.
- Changes in skin structure: Almost all numbing creams're lidocaine-based. Lidocaine alters the skin, making it tough, swollen, and "rubbery." Because of this, it takes much longer to pack the ink into the skin, which significantly increases skin trauma.
- Ruined healing & quality: Due to the high trauma and chemical impact, the skin regenerates much slower, and the final quality of the tattoo drops dramatically.
- The "Crash" effect & chemical burns: Numbing creams wear off abruptly after 1.5 - 2 hours. When it stops working, the pain returns instantly and feels three times worse than normal, sometimes causing a pain shock. Also, keeping the cream under plastic wrap for too long can cause actual chemical burns on your skin.
- Natural body signal: Pain's a natural compass. It tells both you and me how much longer your skin can handle the work, or if it's time to stop the session.STRICT POLICY & LIABILITY:
- If you apply a numbing cream secretly without telling me, I'll instantly see it the second I touch your skin.
- Exceptional cases: I can apply an anesthetic cream in minimal amounts upon your request before or during the work. However, if any numbing products're used during the process, I completely waive all liability for the final result, the healing process, and the clarity of the tattoo.
- Touch-ups're not free: If your tattoo heals poorly or loses ink due to the use of numbing cream, any future touch-ups, corrections, or restorations're ALWAYS fully charged according to my standard rates. No free touch-ups apply here under any circumstances.07 / TOUCH-UPS (CORRECTIONS)
- Quality over speed: I often work a bit longer and take more time than other tattoo artists. But I do this to deliver a level of quality where in 98% of cases, a touch-up isn't needed at all. Everything heals beautifully the first time.
- Look at my portfolio: As proof of this, all the works in my portfolio marked as "healed" aren't just photos taken one month after the session. These're tattoos that're at least 6 months old - and some're even older. This's a real result that stands the test of years, and I stand behind this quality 100%.
- Skin isn't paper: Of course, skin's a living organ, not a piece of paper, and minor unexpected things can sometimes happen during healing. That's totally fine and easily solved on an individual basis.
- I always see the difference: With my experience, I can instantly tell why a tattoo needs a touch-up. I always see the difference between a minor technical adjustment (like adding a bit more shadow or boosting line contrast) and poor healing caused by a client's careless aftercare.
- Free vs. Paid: If it's a minor artistic adjustment from my side, I'll happily fix it for free. But if the tattoo healed poorly because you ignored the aftercare rules, used numbing cream, or scratched the scabs - the touch-up'll be fully charged at your expense.By proceeding with the session, you fully accept these conditions and acknowledge that you're responsible for following them.

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AFTERCARE & HEALING

Proper aftercare's 50% of the final result. Please follow one of these methods depending on what we used after your session:01 / METHOD A - CLASSIC HEALING (CREAM / OINTMENT)
This's the traditional method and my personal top recommendation for perfect healing.- First steps: Keep the protective wrap applied at the studio for a maximum of 3 - 4 hours. It's actually best to remove it after just 1 hour and immediately follow the cleaning steps below. Don't leave it on overnight.- Wash it instantly: Gently wash the tattoo with your hands using warm water and liquid antibacterial soap. Wash away all plasma and remaining ink. Don't use washcloths or sponges!- Drying: Pat the area dry with a clean paper towel. Let it air-dry for 5 - 10 minutes. Don't rub it.- Phase 1 (First 5 - 7 days): Apply a very thin layer of the specialized tattoo cream recommended by your artist. If you don't have it, Bepanthen's the safest, most time-tested alternative. Use it strictly until the tattoo starts flaking (peeling). Your skin should shine slightly, but there shouldn't be a thick layer. Repeat this 3 - 4 times a day.- Phase 2 (Next 30 days): Once the peeling starts, stop using the heavy tattoo cream. Switch to any regular baby moisturizing cream, Aloe Vera cream, or organic coconut oil. Apply it 2 - 3 times a day for at least one full month.Why it's critical: Even if your tattoo looks completely healed on the surface, the biological recovery on deeper skin layers takes much longer. Keeping your skin deeply moisturized for a month's vital for the final clarity and quality of the tattoo.IMPORTANT NOTE FOR LARGE PROJECTS:
For large tattoos or heavy-traumatized skin areas (like sleeves or full backs), the classic cream method (Method A) is highly preferred over the healing film. If you still want to use the film on a large project, don't apply it on the first day. Instead, strictly follow Method A for the first 15 - 24 hours to let the skin calm down and allow excess plasma and blood to drain. You can apply the healing film only on the next day.02 / METHOD B - HEALING FILM
This's a modern, comfortable option, but it works best for smaller or medium-sized tattoos.- How long to wear it: Keep the film on your skin for 5 to 6 days. Don't remove it earlier unless the artist tells you to.- The "Bubble" effect: It's totally normal if a dark liquid (ink mixed with plasma) builds up under the film. It looks messy, but don't panic - it's part of the natural healing process.- Showering: You can take quick showers, but don't soak the tattoo in a hot bath, and don't go swimming.- Emergency Removal: If on day 2, 3, or 4 you notice persistent redness, swelling, a red rash, or feel uncomfortable irritation underneath the film, remove it immediately! These symptoms happen either because of an allergic reaction to the film's glue or because your skin's natural bacteria became overly active, trapping infection inside. Due to these risky pitfalls and potential negative scenarios, I personally don't like using healing films and always prefer the classic Method A.- What to do after emergency removal: Wash the tattoo thoroughly with warm water and soap, apply a basic water-based antiseptic like Chlorhexidine (NEVER use alcohol or hydrogen peroxide), and switch directly to Method A using specialized cream.- Removing the film normally: On day 5 or 6, gently peel the film off under warm running water. Peel it slowly, stretching it parallel to the skin rather than ripping it off like a band-aid.- After removal: Wash the tattoo with mild soap, pat it dry with a paper towel, and moisturize it 2 - 3 times a day for at least one month. You can use any baby moisturizing cream, Aloe Vera, or organic coconut oil until the skin's completely smooth and recovered on deeper levels.03 / WHAT'S NORMAL (FIRST DAYS & WEEKS)
- Redness, swelling, and soreness're completely normal during the first 2 - 3 days after the session. Your body's reacting to the trauma.- Heavy bruising (hematomas) of various colors is also totally normal and can last from a few weeks up to a full month. This's especially common in areas where there's no muscle layer between the skin and the bone - such as the ribs, collarbones, and shins. Don't panic if a large bruise appears around the tattoo.- The "Tattoo Flu" (For sessions over 4 hours): After long sessions and large projects, your body goes into a high-stress state. It's completely normal to experience fever, chills, fatigue, dizziness, and feeling hot or completely exhausted - basically having flu-like symptoms for the first 1 - 2 days. A big tattoo's a major shock to your system. To minimize these symptoms, you must strictly follow the preparation rules mentioned in the first sections of this guide (sleeping well, eating a heavy meal, and staying hydrated before the session).04 / GENERAL RULES (STRICTLY FORBIDDEN)
- DON'T scratch, pick, or peel the flaking skin or scabs. You'll pull the ink out.
- DON'T go to gyms, saunas, pools, or open water for at least 2 weeks. Sweat and bacteria're your tattoo's worst enemies.
- DON'T trigger heavy sweating: Avoid any intense physical activity or hard labor that makes you sweat. Sweat contains bacteria and body waste products that can easily cause infection and severe inflammation in a fresh tattoo.
- DON'T contact pets: Keep your domestic animals away from the fresh tattoo. Animal hair and saliva're full of microbes and bacteria that can ruin your healing. If you've pets, avoid close contact and don't let them sleep in your bed with an open tattoo.
- DON'T expose the tattoo to direct sunlight for 1 month. After it's fully healed, always use SPF 50+ sunscreen to keep the colors bright.
- DON'T drink alcohol for 2 - 3 days after the session - it dilutes the blood and ruins the healing.05 / THE GOLDEN RULE & ARTIST SUPPORT
Please DON'T listen to your friends, colleagues, or relatives who already have tattoos and love giving aftercare advice. Strictly stick to the rules I've given you.If you've any questions or if something feels unclear, always contact me immediately. I'll always provide you with full informational support based on your situation. Remember - taking care of your tattoo's 100% your responsibility, and it's 50% of the final result of how your artwork'll look when it's fully healed!

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