Please note ; Aftercare varies from artist to artist - always follow your own artist's advice and get in touch with them if you have any queries.  Your skin will heal optimally if you rest well, eat a healthy, balanced diet and drink plenty of water.

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T O   D O :

- You can remove the wrap in 2-3 hours from completion (or on the same day before bed at the latest).

- Wash and gently moisturise your tattoo 2-3 times daily for 4 weeks.

- If clothing must be worn over the tattooed area make sure it is loose and breathable.

- Only touch your tattoo when washing and moisturising it.

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W A S H I N G   &   M O I S T U R I S I N G :

- Wash your hands.

- Wash your tattoo by hand, gently and thoroughly with lukewarm water and antibacterial soap.

- Gently pat dry with kitchen roll or a clean towel.

- Apply the recommended tattoo aftercare cream and let your skin breathe.

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P L E A S E   A V O I D :

- Swimming / baths / water sports etc.

- Saunas / steam rooms

- Excessive / prolonged sweating

- Allowing dirt / dust / pets / pet hair near your healing tattoo

- Sun exposure / sun beds / sun bathing

- Fake tan / suncream / heavily scented moisturisers

- Tight clothing / rough materials

- Contact sports / activities which pose risk of injury to your skin

- Scratching / exfoliating your healing tattoo

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L O N G   T E R M   T A T T O O   C A R E :

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- It is recommended to moisturise daily and use high SPF suncream on completely healed tattoos to keep them looking and feeling at their best.

You must be 18 years of age or over to have a tattoo done in Northern Ireland.  Proof of identification will be required.

Looking after your body on the weeks and days leading up to your appointment will ensure you get the best possible results from your tattoo session.  You can also prepare by reading up on aftercare (see above) and making sure you don't have any plans that may inhibit healing in the weeks following your appointment.

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You can look after your skin by avoiding sun exposure, drinking plenty of water and moisturising daily (this is particularly recommended for people with dry skin, scars, stretch marks and/or cellulite).

Before your appointment, please avoid excessive consumption of inflammatories and blood thinners such as alcohol and caffeine.   If you arrive with a bruise, sunburn, or recently acquired wound in the area intended to be tattooed, it is unlikely we will be able to proceed with the tattoo in that area until the wound has fully healed.

Consultations are free of charge and come with no obligation to proceed with a tattoo booking.

A £50 non-refundable booking fee will be charged when booking your tattoo appointment, this will be deducted from the overall price of your tattoo if you attend your appointment.

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The following figures are intended as guide prices only.  The cost will depend on size, placement and level of detail.  Please enquire about the cost of your tattoo before booking.

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Small tattoo - starting from £100.

Half day session - £250.

Full day session - £500.

Larger projects - Discount may be applied to larger bulk bookings / consecutive day projects such as full back piece / full sleeves.

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Allergic reactions are uncommon, and will be specific to each ink used during the tattoo process.  Patch tests are available on request.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns before booking.

Design/s are shown when you arrive to your tattoo appointment, with time allocated for design review and any small adjustments on the day. 

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Having a tattoo done can temporarily lower your immune response.  Always contact your doctor for approval if you have an existing health condition.

Some common factors which may affect your healing and the long term appearance of a tattoo include but are not limited to ; skin conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis, use of blood thinning medications and use of antibiotics or topical anaesthetics.  You should not be tattooed if you are pregnant or breast feeding, have an immunosuppressive disease, blood clotting disorder or an active flare-up of a chronic skin condition.  Tattooing over scarred skin will require a skin assessment before booking - depending on the type and severity of scarring it can be recommended to wait anywhere between 1 & 6 years before tattooing.

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Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns before booking.