Frequently asked questions:

♥️ RATES: Amata's hourly rate for custom tattoos is 100$/hour with a 1 hour minimum for all tattoos. Flash designs are priced by piece, regardless of time. If a touchup is needed there is a $10 charge to cover supplies. Touchups must be scheduled within 3 months of the tattoo. After three months you will be charged the regular hourly rate. Add-ons to tattoos are not considered touchups and are charged by hourly rate.. Tips are not expected but always appreciated   

❤️ ATTENDANCE / DEPOSIT POLICY: There is a non-refundable $100 (one hour) deposit required to schedule an appointment so be sure you are committed. Deposits are deducted from your final tattoo session. If you:

• no-show an appointment, 

• fail to give 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule an appointment

• take longer than 90 days to reschedule the appointment

• reschedule more than 3 appointments

• the tattoo project is totally cancelled by either party,

your deposit will be forfeit. In this case a 

new deposit will be required to schedule the appointment. The only exceptions to this are serious illness or pregnancy.  

❤️ ARTWORK: Custom tattoo designs will be reviewed with you on the day of your appointment or may be drawn directly on the skin. No artwork is sent out ahead of time. While this seems stressful, there will be adequate time to review the design and make final adjustments. We appreciate your patience and trust. Please be specific at the consult to avoid miscommunications. For example include important details such as direction of design, specific colors, specific dates, spelling, ect. While minor design changes can usually be accommodated, major changes may cause your project to be rescheduled or cancelled and you will forfeit your deposit. In this case a new deposit will be required to reschedule. If at consult time we find I am not a good fit for your tattoo you may be referred to another artist to help you realize your dreams. Not every project is a good fit for the artist and we want you to get the best tattoo possible. 

❤️ AFTERCARE:

• Leave tattoo wrap 🩹 on for 1-5 days.  If you have Saran wrap instead remove in 1 hour. 

• Remove wrap in the shower 🚿 and wash with clear pump soap 🧴 then pat dry with disposable towels 🧻.

• Using clean hands 👏, wash the area and apply tattoo ointment or water based non-scented lotion👏 2-4 times per day until healed. If you need tattoo ointment we carry it in the shop. No Vaseline or Aquaphor please. 

• Sleep on clean sheets 🛏 and wear loose clothes 👕 over the area until healed.

• Avoid soaking the tattoo in water 🛁 for 2 weeks until healed. Showers are ok. 

• Peeling and itching is normal, don't scratch! 🤚Wash and apply more ointment. A light slap may help.

• Once healed use sunscreen SPF 30 of higher to protect the tattoo from premature fading and spreading. 

*If your tattoo is becoming more red and swollen, has increased pain, or develops bumps or discharge you may be having a reaction or infection. Please contact your tattoer and your doctor 🏥.

🎯 We aim for you to love your new tattoo and have a great experience. ❤️ Also we love healed pics! Please send us pictures of your healed tattoo or swing by the shop for a photo any time.