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🌱 What to Book First?

✨ Step 1: Book a free consultation before scheduling your tattoo appointment to plan your design.

❗ Can’t make it? Please cancel or email us in advance to keep our schedule running smoothly.

🖼️ What to Bring to Your Consultation:

✔️ Reference images – Inspiration, styles, placement ideas.
✔️ Size & placement – Approximate dimensions & location.
✔️ Design elements – Any must-have details.
✔️ Questions/concerns – We’re here to help!

📩 Send references in advance to AJ at pokinghazardtattoo@gmail.com (include your name & consultation date).

🔹 Please note: Designs are not released prior to the appointment and will be finalized together in person.

📝 How to Prepare for Your Tattoo

🌿 Prepping your skin = better results!
✅ Sleep well – A rested body heals better.
✅ Eat & hydrate – Your skin needs nourishment.
✅ Avoid alcohol/blood thinners 24 hrs before.
✅ Wear loose clothing – Ensure easy access to the tattoo area.
✅ Moisturize – But skip heavy lotions on the day of.

💺 What to Expect at Your Appointment

🖊️ Design Finalization – Choose from at least two options with minor tweaks allowed. Designs are not sent out in advance and are only reviewed in person.
📏 Placement Check – We’ll apply the stencil to ensure a perfect fit.
🪑 Tattooing Begins – Breaks are allowed, just ask!
🎶 Bring entertainment – Headphones, books, etc. for longer sessions.
💬 Speak up! – If you need a break or adjustments, let us know.
📸 Aftercare – We’ll clean, bandage, and guide you through healing.

🛡️ How to Protect & Heal Your Tattoo

🌿 Grow Your Ink Right!
Just like a plant, your fresh tattoo needs the right care to thrive. Water it (kind of), keep it out of direct sun, and for the love of all things green, don’t pick at it!

🌱 Saran Wrap Method (The Greenhouse Effect)

  • Unwrap Your New Friend (After 2-3 hours) – Time to let it breathe!
  • Water Gently – Wash with unscented soap & lukewarm water. No pressure-washing your new tattoo.
  • Pat Dry – Use a paper towel. Be gentle! Think soft soil, not a construction site.
  • Moisturize – A thin layer of fragrance-free lotion = the perfect fertilizer.
  • Repeat – Wash & moisturize 1-2 times daily for 2-4 weeks.
  • No Picking, No Scratching! – You wouldn’t rip leaves off a growing plant, right?

🌵 Second Skin Method (The Succulent Treatment)

  • Leave It On (Min: 24 hours, Max: 7 days) – Your tattoo’s personal little terrarium. Let it do its thing!
  • Remove in the Shower – Warm water = easy peeling. No need to yank it like a stubborn weed.
  • Wash & Dry – Same as above—gentle soap, gentle hands.
  • Moisturize & Nourish – Light lotion = happy healing.
  • Peeling? Flaking? – It’s just part of the growth cycle. Hands off!
  • No Swimming, No Sunbathing – Your tattoo isn’t a cactus. Keep it away from sun & water.

🌞 Golden Rules for a Thriving Tattoo:

✔️ Hydrate & Eat Well – Like plants, your skin loves water & nutrients.
✔️ Wear Loose Clothes – Tight fabric = strangled roots.
✔️ Sunscreen Forever – After healing, SPF is your tattoo’s best friend.

💬 Questions about healing? Feel free to reach out! 😊

📅 Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy

🚫 Deposits are non-refundable.

🔄 Rescheduling: Requests must be made at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance and confirmed by AJ for your deposit to transfer. If proper notice isn’t given, your deposit will be forfeited.

Thank you for helping our schedule run smoothly! 🌿😊