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HOURS AND RATES
Rue Morgue - Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10am-6pm
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I charge $200/hour, half days are $600 ($200 savings), and full days are $1200 ($400 savings). Our shop minimum is $100 and I do require a $100 non-refundable deposit which comes off the total price of the tattoo; if sessions, the deposit will come off the last session.
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Deposits Are Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable. Deposits can be paid in person (at the time of schedule), or through Zelle via shelbyraia@gmail.com. The remainder of the tattoo balance must be paid in cash.
Please Do Not Send A Deposit Until You're Asked To!
WHAT PAYMENT METHODS DO YOU ACCEPT?
Cash/Zelle
DO YOU TATTOO IN COLOR?
I do tattoo in both a wide array of colors as well as black and gray.
I DO NOT use ink with glitter or ink that is glow in the dark/black light sensitive.
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I do not do realism unless it is an animal portrait and its in black and gray.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A NEW TATTOO
Eat at least 4 hours prior to your appointment.
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Try not to take/drink anything that will thin your blood (i.e. aspirin, acetaminophen, alcohol, etc.).
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Please be well-groomed - I have single-blade razors to clear your site of minimal hair, etc. but excessive hair, general cleanliness, etc. is up to you. A tattoo requires close-quarters work - so it will be better for both of us if you don't, for example, come to your appointment after your workout before a shower!
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Take good care of the area to be tattooed - keep it hydrated with lotion, be careful of scrapes and burns, avoid excessive sun exposure, etc.
HOW TO CARE FOR A NEW TATTOO
Wash with antibacterial soap and warm water 3-6 times daily depending on activity level; after working out, manual labor, gardening, etc. Keep it clean!
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After every wash for the first 3 days put a very thin layer of Aquaphor on the tattoo. Should be shiny NOT glossy. Tattoo should be clean before applying ointment.
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After the first 3 days stop use of Aquaphor and switch to a scent and dye free water based lotion. These lotions can include: Lubriderm, Jergans, Aveeno, and some baby lotions. Use this as much as needed; normally every time the tattoo is dry or itchy.
DO NOT SCRATCH OR PICK YOUR TATTOO! This can pull ink out of the tattoos.
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DO NOT submerge your tattoo in a bath, pool, or jacuzzi for at least 2 weeks or until all scabbing has healed. This could lead to infection, or ink to fall out of the tattoo as well.
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DO NOT expose your tattoo to sun while it's healing. After tattoo is healed you can protect it by applying SPF54 or more.
WHEN DO I GET MY TOUCH UP?
I do ONE free touch up within 6 MONTHS of the tattoo appointment. While I do one free touch up, this is only if the tattoo is properly taken care of and also in need of said touch up.
Any finger tattoos will require a $20 touch up fee (after the one free touch up) to cover the cost of supplies, as this spot is known for not holding, as I will have explained to you in person at the time of the appointment.
Any tattoos not containing black or a darker contrasting color will also be subject to a touch up fee.
CAN I GO SWIMMING AFTER GETTING A TATTOO?
Tattoos should be healed (all scabbing/flaking finished) for at least two weeks before swimming.