Tattoo process
Here’s howit works.
You don’t need a finished design or the right tattoo words. Send me your idea, its approximate size, any references or visual inspiration you have, and photos of the body area you want tattooed. If you do not have references, I’ll help you figure it out.
The full process
Four steps from inquiryto aftercare.
The timeline depends on the size and detail of your tattoo. The steps stay the same.
Step 1 · What to send
The inquiry
Send me your idea, its approximate size, any reference images or visual inspiration you already have, and clear photos of the area of your body where you want it. If you do not have a reference, that is okay. During the consultation, we’ll talk through what you want to get done, where it can sit, and how it can flow with your body. We’ll map out a rough direction together until the idea feels exactly how you want it.
Built with you, for your body.
Step 2 · How I design it
The design
I draw one or two design options a day or two before your appointment, using everything we mapped out during the consultation. On the morning of your tattoo, I present them, get your feedback, and keep refining the design until it looks the way you want it.
The design is a collaboration between us.
Step 3 · Stencil and tattoo
The day
Everything will be set up when you arrive. We sign the consent form, finalize the design, take measurements, map the area, and place the stencil so the tattoo flows with your body. Full-day appointments usually begin at 9:30 a.m., and tattooing often starts around 11:30 a.m. after you approve the design, size, and placement. We take a lunch break and bathroom breaks whenever needed. Some pieces need additional time or another session so I can prioritize the best result over speed.
Your pace. Ask questions or take a break whenever you need one.
Step 4 · How to heal it
Aftercare
After your tattoo, we’ll choose between second spray skin and second skin. I’ll base the recommendation on your work, workouts, plans for the next two or three days, and what has worked for you before. You’ll get exact instructions for the option I use. After it comes off, keep the tattoo clean, wash it gently with mild soap and water, and use only a light layer of the recommended moisturizer.
The aftercare plan should fit your routine.
Questions before booking? Read the FAQs or see session rates.
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