BEFORE CARE
Q.) How do I prepare for my appointment?
A.) Drink plenty of water, eat a decent meal, and try to get a good night’s sleep! I also heavily recommend moisturizing the area that will be getting tattooed daily the week prior. Try purchasing your soap and aftercare ointment prior to the appointment so it’s ready to go for when you arrive back home.
Q.) What should I bring?
A.) Photo ID, water bottle, headphones/book (if you’d like), a face mask (optional), snack, and wear clothing that will be conducive to where you’re getting tattooed.
Q.) Can I bring someone?
A.) I have a small studio with little extra space, so please only bring an additional person if absolutely necessary.
Q.) Do you take card?
A.) Yes! I take all forms of card, but prefer cash or zelle if possible.
Q.) How do you charge?
A.) I charge per piece, and pricing is dependent on size, design needs, location, and in particular, how many hours it will take to complete the tattoo. I figure this loosely around a rate of $180/hour. Large scale pieces are priced at half and full day rates. My minimum is $250.
Q.) Do you provide the drawing beforehand?
A.) Not typically. Unless it’s a very large piece such as a sleeve or leg project, I tend to present the drawing at the beginning of the tattoo session. I leave extra time at the beginning of the session to make adjustments or changes as needed (which I’m totally open to, just communicate with me! <3 ).
Aftercare
1.) 1-2 hours after tattoo, wash hands well and remove wrap.
2.) Gently wash the tattooed area with warm water and antibacterial soap.
3.) After washing, pat dry with a clean paper towel or air dry.
4.) Once dry, moisturize the tattoo with a very small amount of Hustle Butter, or other tattoo specific aftercare cream (note: refrain from using Vaseline, A&D, Aloe Vera, etc.). Aquaphor is ok in extremely small amounts.
5.) Moisturize and clean as needed throughout the healing. Avoid over-moisturizing (it’s better to let the tattoo be a little dry rather than being heavily coated with moisturizer)
Avoid: Bodies of water and baths (showers are preferred), touching or allowing others to touch the tattoo, picking at tattoo scabs, pet contact to tattoo, using excessive moisturizer
Saniderm: If artist used Saniderm/DermShield, leave on for at minimum 24 hours and maximum 4-5 days. Remove wrap in shower and gently roll off wrap. Wash area well and lightly moisturize. If irritation occurs or the wrap peels up to expose the tattoo, remove wrap immediately.
Touchup Policy: 1 free touchup session can occur if needed within 6 months of receiving the tattoo. Please contact Sam for touchups, questions, or concerns to samchasetattoos@gmail.com