DEPOSIT POLICY

This applies to all tattoos regardless of size, even those that are very small and simple. 

Once you have paid the deposit, you are committing to getting a tattoo. If you cannot attend your appointment and/or cancel without due notice, the deposit is forfeited to cover the artist's time and the period in the appointment books that was held for you, as we cannot guarantee being able to fill last-minute appointments.

We are happy to discuss options to facilitate your appointment at another date or time that works better. We require a minimum of 48 hours to reschedule without impacting your deposit. 

IF YOUR TATTOO APPOINTMENT IS 3 HOURS OR LONGER, you will be allowed to request a design preview 3 days prior to your appointment BY EMAIL ONLY ontic.cr@proton.me. Responsibility to request this preview is on the side of the client. A draft of the final design will be made available for review prior to your scheduled appointment time. 

Tattoos that take less than 3 hours will not be provided design previews unless otherwise discussed.

Ultraderm bandages stay on for 3 days. You can shower with them on, and they are more easily removed after a period of warming/softening in the shower. 

Gauze pads (“meatsoaker pads”) should be left on for 6-12 hours, and should not be worn in the shower.  

While the ultraderm bandage is on, you may see blood, plasma, and ink pooling under it - this is normal! If a large pocket of fluid develops, you can gently drain it by poking a small hole, releasing the built up fluid, and placing a band-aid or other covering over the hole you've created. 

Redness at the edges or corners of the bandage indicates tension between the bandage and skin and may result in irritation; gently pulling up the bandage edge showing redness/tension in a very narrow section should alleviate this.  

Redness under the entire bandage/large portions of it, beyond the tattooed skin, is a sign of a reaction. Please do not wait to message or hear from me, simply remove the bandage and move to the next step of cleaning and healing.    

Wash the tattoo gently with non-scented, anti-bacterial soap and warm (not hot) water. Let the tattoo air dry, or pat it dry with a clean towel. Once the tattoo starts to feel dry and tight, you can start putting a small amount of unscented or fragrance-free moisturizer on it. Wash at least once a day, and lotion the area 2-3 times a day, or as needed. I recommend Curel, Aveeno, or Lubriderm.    

During the healing process, a thin layer of skin will form and flake off like a sunburn. This can get very itchy! An open-hand slap will temporarily relieve the itching by overriding it with minor pain, so don't do it too often. 

If scabbed spots form, this indicates a “rough heal” is happening in that spot. Use a small amount of hydrogen peroxide on these spots once a day if they form, and avoid them when moisturizing.    

Stay away from any soaking in baths, pools, Jacuzzi, etc. Water will affect the healing layer of skin, and shared bodies of water especially can contain bacteria which could potentially kick off infections or other irritations on the fresh tattoo. 

Shower steam can soften the healing layer and cause it to release early. If your tattoo scabs seem gooey, get it out of the shower and let it dry for 24hrs before restarting lotion.    

Wear loose, clean, cotton clothing over the tattoo during the healing process. Any rubbing can cause the scabs to fall off prematurely resulting in colour loss, so avoid clothing with friction points (bra straps, shoes) where possible for as long as the tattoo is flaking. 

And use sunscreen ALWAYS.

If you experience any of these symptoms, contact me and include pictures. I can be reached by email at ontic.cr@proton.me or by texting 867-877-1113.