how do I book a tattoo appointment or consultation?
You may visit my Contact Form Page or email me at midnightsmusetattoos@gmail.com, you're also more than welcome to come by in person!
deposits and consultations
Your deposit acts as a retainer fee, this goes towards any drawing(s) to be done, it also reserves your time slot and goes towards the final total of your tattoo. They are non refundable but will be held for six months. Tentative dates can be booked until the deposit is received.
Please cancel or reschedule 24 hours before your appointment. When you book your appointment you will be sent a confirmation via email/text or both, and will include, if not discussed an estimated total, dates and times and the amount paid for the deposit.
Custom tattoo pieces, flash and references
Custom tattoos will be tailor made just for you, no one else will ever have them! You may view my flash page and book, or send over any references
before and during your appointment
• The night before: please refrain from any drinking, sleep well and stay hydrated, drink a healthy amount of water/fluids and eat well before your appointment
• You do not need to prep the area, please do not shave or wax the area where the tattoo is going to be placed
• Dress comfortably for your appointment, you may bring snacks and beverages
• Please arrive sober. The use of alcohol or narcotics is not allowed while on the premises or while being tattooed
• Please arrive on time, or let me know if you'll be late
• Please try to be as still as possible as I do work with fine line and intricate pieces.
• You may read, listen to podcasts, make chit chat.. etc
• At times your positioning may not be the most comfortable for you but may be optimal for your tattoo, please let me know if you need to stretch or need to take a break
• Please be respectful of the studio and my station
• Any bullying, harassment, stalking of coworkers or myself will not be tolerated.
• TAKE CARE OF YOUR SKIN & MOISTURIZE! SO IMPORTANT!
Please ask about bringing a guest! Space may be limited and we'll always try our best to be accommodating.
Touch Ups & After Care
You'll have 1 month to book your touch up, after that it will go case by case and with my best discretion.
Hands, feet and necks will at minimum need to pay a set up fee, these will depend on the level of rework needed to be done as these areas are known for fall out, blowout and are always discussed before hand.
After Care Instructions
• The second skin can be left on for 3-5 days. Certain areas and tattoos may differ. Certain jobs and seasons will also play a role in how long to leave the second skin on.
• If the second skin gets too close to the tattoo remove it, I would say about an inch or so. If any of the plasma/ink is coming out of the bandage also remove it. If theres an air bubble, that's ok sometimes they'll work themselves out, if it should pop remove the bandage.
• If it should come off sooner that's ok as well just follow the cleaning protocols. If you do remove the bandage sooner, please do so with the utmost care and patience.
• Remember before touching your tattoo to wash your hands first!
• Other bandaging can stay on for 1-2 hours and please follow the procedure from here:
• Remove the bandage in the shower or by using warm water and pull as close and slowly to the skin as possible. This helps to avoid the ink being pulled out. Be very patient. Do not put directly under water, splash small amounts on it.
• After the bandage is removed, use warm water and non scented soap. Soap should be in a pump bottle, avoid bars of soap. Very gently wash your tattoo and rinse thoroughly.
• Gently pat dry with paper towel. Your tattoo should be thoroughly dried.
• Do not rub dry. Do not use towels, tissues or cotton balls.
• Do this twice a day, for 3-4 weeks. When you notice it starting to dry up, get itchy, and or flakey add a very thin layer of vitamin e lotion, non scented as well. Some pieces may take longer or shorter to become scabby, itchy or flakey. Use caution about putting lotion on too soon.
• Do not reuse the second skin or the bandage you were originally given. Do not rewrap unless you have been otherwise advised and guided.
• Continue to keep it clean until fully healed!
• Avoid getting shampoo or scented soaps on it while showering. Avoid the gym, pools, and working out. Avoid exposure to the sun and any soaking like baths or hot tubs, lakes, oceans, wear loose fitting clean clothing, clean bedding is also highly recommended. Do not pick at the tattoo as it can pull out the ink. Avoid wool or scratchy clothing. Do not let anyone or pets touch the tattoo.
• I highly recommend using products like Trisan or Citaphil for washing, and Webber vitamin e lotion for healing.
• Avoid using Aveeno body wash/gels and Gold Bond Lotions, as they do contain ingredients like Dimethicone. This can form a barrier sealing in oil, sweat, dirt and moisture. Your tattoo needs to breathe, over moisturizing or using products like these can affect the healing of your tattoo.
Please let me know if you have any questions!