We don't offer any numbing cream, but we do use a numbing spray that helps with the pain for a little bit during the session. Some numbing creams can make the skin tougher to work on. If the artist agrees with you using the numbing cream, please lather it generously on the area after shaving it at home and wrap it with saran wrap 1 hour before the session. It takes time for it to take effect, if you don't do it beforehand, those times will account for your tattoo time.

In the initial session, the artist will size the stencil to your body, at this point, there might be adjustments or freehanding to be made in order to fit your tattoo the best. Do not hesitate to ask the artist to adjust any size or placement at this stage. You are welcome to bring any entertainment of your choosing to your session such as a book, iPad, laptop, handhold games to distract you from the pain. There will be some breaks in between, don't worry, break times will not be included in the hourly cost at the end. So don't be afraid to ask for a break to stretch if needed.

Hydrate well and moisturize the area a couple of weeks before you come for your session, it will ensure your skin is prepped ready to tattoo, and easy to work with. Do not take any blood thinner or consume alcohol 24 hours prior to the session, this will give your artist a hard time depositing the ink properly, you might need a touch-up and more hours of work on the project. Practice good hygiene and do not wear a strong-scented lotion or perfume to the studio. Eat a full meal 2-3 hours before the session. Wear comfortable loose clothes, you could bring slippers or a pillow that you don't mind getting ink on.

Artist will advice you not to go to the gym for a week after getting tattooed. You have an open wound and it's best reduce the chance of getting infection. The gym can wait! Please refer to the Aftercare section.

Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and alcohol are a no-no before the session. This may cause more bleeding than normal and it will make it harder for the artist to deposit ink into your skin. As a result you need to have it touched up and get more hours into your session.