Scheduling an appointment:
I typically provide clients a link to book along with a quote for their project. unless we schedule during a consultation.
My working schedule changes every week, so regardless of your availability, you should find something that suits your schedule. If you don't see anything that works for you, let me know - I'm flexible!
Tattoos and Menstrual Cycles:
If you menstruate, or have hormone fluctuations over a month without a period, please be mindful of when your Luteal phase / Period will be, or when you experience luteal phase symptoms! Our bodies get ultra-sensitive during this time, and no matter how tough you are or how wonderfully you normally sit, your body may not be in a place to get tattooed during that phase of your cycle. The stress / hormone fluctuations also affect the texture of the skin, and I have noticed consistently that people who normally have no trouble getting tattooed often have poor experiences druing this time, and their skin is not as receptive to the process.
If you are able to track your cycle, I highly recommend getting tattooed during follicular or ovulation phase. Steer clear of your luteal phase or menstruation if possible!
Mask Policy: A KN95/comparably rated mask is required while in the studio but may be removed for short snack/ water breaks
Getting to your appointment: My Studio is in the Ballard Valhalla building on Ballard Ave NW (5306 Ballard Ave NW)
Parking is usually available on Shilshole Ave, or the surrounding neighborhood, but please be mindful of any parking signs.
Guest Policy: Guests are not permitted without prior approval. This studio is on the smaller side, and space gets tight quickly. Please communicate ahead of time if you would like a guest to accompany you. Guests are always welcome for for accessibility reasons or your guest is your ride from out of town. Please make note in your submission form if you need to bring a guest to your appointment.
Tattoos & Vaccines: Tattoos & vaccines/boosters are taxing to the immune system. Failure to allow adequate time between can result in slow/ poor healing outcomes or extreme adverse reactions.
Plan for plenty of time between your appointment and vaccinations/boosters - A good rule of thumb is ~4-6 weeks, but please do you own research to decide your comfort level.
It is your responsibility to give yourself enough time to fully recover from vaccinations/boosters before being tattooed, and vice versa.
If you have any general questions that have not been covered here, on the FAQ page, or on the flash or custom booking pages, please reach out via email or the contact page!