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How to Book in a Tattoo With Me, and Booking Process

To book in a tattoo with me, you’ll need to send me a direct message on Instagram (@lauraknoxtattoo).

Make sure you mention:

1. Your idea

2. Area on your body where you want it to be.

3. Approximate size in cm

4. Reference pictures; it can be pictures of my own work you have seen on my instagram, pictures of other tattoos you have seen online, or even pictures or drawings.

5. It’s optional but helpful to let me know which days during the week work best for you to get tattooed.

Once I get your message, we’ll do an online consultation via Instagram messages. This will allow you to discuss your design ideas, placement, size, prices and any other concerns you may have. It's important to have clear communication and ensure that both of us are on the same page. Once we have agreed on everything regarding your tattoo and everything is clear, we’ll look for a date for your tattoo appointment.

Then I will ask for a deposit, which is 100 and comes off the final price of the tattoo. The deposit is non refundable and you can pay it via PayPal. If your tattoo takes multiple sessions, the deposit will be kept until the last session.

Cancellation policy: if you cancel your appointment les than 7 days prior to your appointment, the deposit will be kept and you’ll need to pay a new deposit to reschedule.

Once I have receive it your deposit I will book you in, and send you a confirmation picture of your appointment. Please note that your appointment is not secured until I get a deposit, and someone can take your spot until then.

Get Ready for Your Tattoo Session!

Before your tattoo appointment, there are a few things you can do to prepare yourself and ensure a smooth experience:

• Get a good night’s sleep: it is important to be well-rested and full of energy on the day of your appointment, this can help you stay relaxed and comfortable during the process. You are more likely to not handling the session properly if you are tired.

• Avoid alcohol and drugs: it's important to avoid consuming alcohol or drugs the day before your tattoo appointment. These substances can thin your blood, making you more prone to bleeding during the tattooing process, which makes my work more difficult and can affect the result of your tattoo.

• Eat a balanced meal: make sure to have a big and nutritious meal before your appointment. This will help keep your blood sugar levels stable and prevent lightheadedness or dizziness during the tattooing process. Your body needs energy to function, so please don’t come to your appointment on an empty stomach; if you do, you will be sent to grab some food and eat it before we start.

• Bring some sugary drinks and snacks to your appointment: it’s always good to keep your sugar levels up during a tattoo session. If we are doing a full day session, please bring some food with you, so we can do a quick lunch break at some point during the day.

• Dress appropriately: wear comfortable and loose-fitting clothing that allows easy access to the area where you'll be getting tattooed. Avoid wearing anything that you don't want to potentially get stained with ink or ointment.

• Bring some music on your headphones or a book, this might help distracting yourself from the pain.

Preparing your skin for a tattoo is very important to ensure a smooth and successful tattoo process. Here are some steps you can take to prepare your skin:

• Avoid sun exposure: protect your skin from excessive sun exposure in the weeks leading up to your appointment. Sunburned or damaged skin can be more sensitive and may not hold the ink as well. It can also alter the color and texture of your skin, this is why I won’t tattoo you if you are sunburned. If you need to be in the sun, make sure to keep the area covered at all times, or apply a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 to the area that will be tattooed. Avoid also tanning beds and self-tanning products.

• Cleanse the area: have a shower on the day of your appointment, this will help remove any dirt, oils or lotions that could interfere with the tattoo process.

• Moisturize your skin: please keep your skin moisturized in the days leading up to your appointment, specially the day before (morning and evening) and the morning of your appointment. This will help maintain the health and elasticity of your skin, making it easier for me to work on. This will also help a better healing of the tattoo; if your skin is very dry all the line work will probably blow up, and the result won’t be as good as it could be.

• Don’t shave the area beforehand: as you can irritate the skin. I will typically shave the area myself to ensure a clean and smooth surface, so don’t worry about that! Unless it is a very hairy area (such as head, chest, armpits or legs); in this case it would be best if you could trim it before the session so it’s easier for me to shave.

• Avoid using numbing creams: it’s generally recommended to avoid using numbing creams or ointments before your tattoo appointment. These can affect the skin's texture and make it more difficult for me to work on. Please always consult it before doing it.

• Stay hydrated: drink plenty of water in the days leading up to your tattoo appointment. Hydrated skin is more pliable and can helps me work more smoothly.