FAQ

I have been cosmetically tattooing since 2016, tattooing since 2021, and getting tattooed since I was 17! I still consider myself a newbie and am currently establishing my tattoo style. When I first started, I tattooed a lot of different things but most recently have been wanting to focus more on realism, specifically micro realism. My biggest influences are Edit Paints, Goldy_Z, Pony Lawson, Coreh Lopez, Victoria Lee, Freddie Albrighton, and Deanna James. To check out some of my favourite realism art work I have done, click here.

Please visit the contact page and fill out the contact form, I prefer requests via my provided form, or by email ashandinktattoo@gmail.com to help streamline my process. Please try to provide as much detail as possible about the tattoo you are hoping to book. If you are hoping to book one of my available designs please include it's name/number in your email, as well as the size and the location you were hoping for. An in-person, or over the phone, consultation can also be booked so we can work together to realize your vision and discuss the details of your request. *Please note you must be 18+ years to be tattooed, ID will be cited upon meeting.*

My rate is $150.00 an hour plus gst. Very small, or quick tattoos that are done in less than one hour will be charged my minimum rate of $100 plus gst. Some available tattoo designs may be done at a fixed rate - usually at a discount! Check out some available designs here. Email transfer, cash, debit and credit are all accepted methods of payment.

Touchup appointments are typically included in initial appointment costs, however there may be a cost if booked after 6 months. Touchup appointments are booked to sharpen up areas that may not have healed optimally. Touchups to refresh faded work throughout the years, more commonly seen in cosmetic tattoos or fine lined tattoos, will typically be done for a fee. This will be discussed at your initial appointment and/or complimentary consultations. However touchup appointment fees for cosmetic tattoos are typically not included in initial appointment costs because most cosmetic tattoos are a two step process to allow for full colour and/or shape adjustments. Whereas standard tattoo touchups are intended to sharpen up areas that may not have healed optimally. Therefore there is a cost of $100.00 per touchup appointment for cosmetic tattoos. Touchup appointments and refreshing faded work are separate services and therefore priced accordingly. This will be discussed at your initial appointment and/or complimentary consultations.

Every appointment is required to pay a $100.00 non refundable deposit in order to book a spot. This helps cover my design time and secures our time together. The deposit will come off your appointment fee. * Please note, one deposit goes towards one design which can include minor changes. If the base of the original design is changed, and/or is requiring multiple changes, then your original deposit will be forfeited and a new deposit will be required. This policy is in place to cover the hours I put into my designs. I please ask that you give at least 48 hours notice if wanting to reschedule a booked appointment. If given at least 48 hours we can reschedule your appointment and deposit one time. If unable to give 48 hours notice you will lose your deposit and another one will be required in order to book a new date. This policy is in place because if you reschedule an appointment within 48 hours it is very difficult for me to fill that spot on such short notice. If you no show your appointment, you will forfeit your deposit.

The days leading up to your appointment I find it very helpful to stay well hydrated, getting a good amount of sleep, using a gentle body scrub on non delicate areas, and applying a moisturizing lotion daily. The more soft and supple your skin is, the easier I have at implanting ink! The day of your appointment please try to eat a good meal (preferably protein rich) before your tattoo session. Sometimes we get so excited for a new tattoo that we forgo eating beforehand however skipping meals can hinder how long you can sit for, and/or make you nauseous or light headed. Also try to limit your caffeine intake prior to your appointment as too much caffeine can make you unable to sit still for long periods of time, and/or make the tattoo process more sensitive. Lastly do not come to your appointment hungover, your body will not tolerate implanting ink into your skin. For your appointment I recommend wearing comfortable clothing that is loose and easy to move out of the way from the area to be tattooed. I also recommend choosing clothes that you wouldn't mind if got stained, especially for medium to large tattoos. Things I recommend bringing to your appointment are books, headphones, easy snacks, and some water or fruit juice. You can also bring slippers, and a blanket or pillow to keep you warm and comfortable!

You are paying for an artist's time, product and other expenses used to provide you with a service. No refunds will be given for any reason on services. Any concerns regarding the healed outcome of a tattoo will be addressed after adequate healing time (6-12 weeks) at a complimentary consultation, or touchup appointment.