Appointment Policy
Deposit & Appointment Cancellation Policy
At Slomotion Ink we require a deposit for ALL appointments, this is applied to the cost of your tattoo (on the final appointment if multiple sittings) and holds your appointment time. Our typical deposit is $50-$100 depending on the work being done.
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If You Need to Cancel or Reschedule Your Appointment
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Please call, email or text directly to reschedule your appointment. In the event that you need to reschedule, we require being notified 48 hours in advance otherwise your deposit is forfeited. If notified 48 hours in advance we will move your deposit with your appointment up to two times before it is forfeited. Cancellations will automatically forfeit deposit the with NO exceptions. Completely changing a design (resizing that costs an artist to lose appointment times that were held or changing content after a consult) will also forfeit a deposit at the artists digression. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Please be aware that appointments are getting booked out months in advance. If you reschedule, your new appointment may occur then or later depending on availability.
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What happens at a consultation?At your consultation your artist will discuss size, layout and placement with you. They will also discuss a price range, either for a single-session tattoo, or an hourly rate for a larger, multi-session tattoo. If the artist feels that they can meet your expectations, you like their direction and you decide to book, then they will take a deposit, to start work on your design. Please read our deposit policy before your consultation. During your consultation it is super helpful to bring in any reference pictures of tattoos, artwork, or photos that you like the look of to help explain your ideas to your artist, but remember we are all custom artists, and will use your references as inspiration only and not directly copy someone else's tattoo that you bring in. This ensures that you get a super unique tattoo designed just for you. We do have a large library of reference material for you to check out, but do not have many pre-drawn ("flash") designs, with the exception of some drawn by our artists.
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How should I prepare for my tattoo appointment?Be well rested and eat two to three hours before your appointment. Wear comfortable clothing that you would not mind getting dirty and will easily allow access to the area of your body that will be tattooed. Feel free to bring music or other entertainment that you can enjoy without moving (a book, podcast, or a tablet with a movie for very long sessions, but no gameboys & etc). We also recommend bringing a small snack and a sugary drink, especially if this is your first tattoo. Being tired, hungover or having low blood sugar can increase the discomfort level, which brings us to our next point:
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Can I drink or take pain medication before my tattoo?No. Alcohol and aspirin thin your blood, making you bleed more than normal. This will make your appointment more difficult and cause your tattoo to take longer. Excessive bleeding can also make your tattoo heal improperly - causing it to look faded and unattractive. If you take any prescription medication, especially any type of blood thinner, please check with your physician to make sure it is safe to receive a tattoo on your medication and let us know before your appointment. It is important that you are in a clear state of mind and feeling well during the tattoo – we won’t tattoo you otherwise.
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Can I drink or take pain medication after my tattoo?Refrain from drinking immediately after your tattoo appointment. After any bleeding has stopped, generally a few hours later, you can resume regular merriment or take tylenol or ibuprofen to help with swelling or pain. Read more about aftercare here. What types of payment do you accept? We accept Cash, Paypal, Cash App & Venmo.
Common Questions Once You Have Booked Your Tattoo Appointment:
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