Moisturize the area to be tattooed daily and keep that part out of the sun. If you have a sunburn in the area to be tattooed on the day of, you will need to reschedule.

Don’t shave the area to be tattooed (a few days before, we don’t want open cuts). Your tattoo artist will do that for you, on the day of.

Be mindful, if you have open sores or cuts in the area to be tattooed, on the day of, you will have to reschedule.

If you have any type of skin anomaly in the area to be tattooed (including visible veins, large birthmarks, or discolorations) check with your doctor to ensure it is safe to tattoo over those.

Have several options of clean, loose clothing ready for the day of your tattoo appointment and for several days after. Clothing for the day of needs to allow your tattoo artist to get to the body part that will be tattooed (depending on the area getting tattooed you might want to wear shorts, a bikini top, tank tops, skirts, etc.). You will never be required to remove more clothing than is absolutely necessary. It is best to wear clothing you are ok getting tattoo ink on.

Make sure you have aftercare products ready to use after your tattoo appointment, including paper towels, unscented liquid soap and a gentle, unscented lotion.

Keep yourself healthy, please don’t come in sick. Drinking plenty of water is always good for the body and skin.

Don’t use drugs or alcohol at least 8 hours before your tattoo, preferably more. Depending on the drug and especially alcohol can make the process more difficult, more painful and raise the risk of complications.

Have zero or minimal caffeine at least 6 hours before, preferably more.

Skip exercising the day of and the day before your tattoo appointment. You want all of your endorphins.

Don’t take blood-thinning medication prior to your appointment unless directed to by a doctor.

Put clean sheets on your bed.

Continue hydrating, drink water! And get good sleep.

Skip exercising and any caffeine and don’t use drugs or alcohol.

Shower and wear clean clothes (infection prevention starts here). Avoid wearing perfume, cologne, and other fragrances for tattoo artists with sensitivities. Don’t shave the area to be tattooed (the tattoo artist will do that for you at the shop). Don‘t apply any numbing options (this is very important- talk to your tattoo artist).

Don’t take blood-thinning medication prior to your appointment unless directed to by a doctor.

Wear clean, loose clothing that allows your tattoo artist to get to the body part that will be tattooed and that will be loose on your tattoo after (depending on the area getting tattooed you might want to wear shorts, a swimsuit top, tank tops, skirts, etc.). You will never be required to remove more clothing than is absolutely necessary. It is best to wear clothing you are ok getting tattoo ink on.

Come in well rested, hydrated and having eaten. You don’t want to be starving or stuffed and bring snacks and a water bottle. We have fresh water and sugar boosting options on hand. Snacks can be eaten in lobby area or outside on our porch.

Bring your ID, water bottle, and headphones (if you want to use your own device while getting tattooed) and/or noise reducing earplugs (we have music playing and conversations going), sunglasses for light sensitivity (and especially if you are getting a tattoo that requires you to lay down and look up) and a method of payment. We accept cards, apple pay, cash (though we don’t keep change on premises, plan accordingly) and Tattoo 34 gift cards. If you have a gift card make sure to know the number of it and the dollar amount on it.

Don’t bring young children or pets. We love children (and pets) but make other arrangements for them during your tattoo appointment. We want you and your tattoo artist to be fully focused on the job at hand.