Viking Armor Tattoo
Shop Rules, Policies, and Aftercare
1. You MUST be age 18 or older and have valid picture ID to get tattooed. We accept State issued picture ID or Driver's License.
2. NO PERSONS under age 18 permitted in the shop at any time, including guests.
3. We have a ONE (1) guest limit per person being tattooed in the studio. Your guest must be at least age 18. Extra guests may wait in the reception area seating.
4. NO FOOD is allowed in the studio area. You may bring a drink and we provide bottled water.
5. NO SMOKING or VAPING inside the shop at any time.
6. All appts. are subject to a minimum $100 NON REFUNDABLE deposit or up to the actual tattoo price depending on the clients cancellation/rescheduling history. For time consuming custom drawings created by any of the artist, your $100 deposit may also double as a drawing fee which will NOT go towards the final tattoo price. All deposits are valid for up to one year from the date of the initial appointment date. Miss or cancel your appt. within 48 hours of your appt, lose your deposit. 48 hrs notice required to reschedule. If less that 48 hours notice or no notice is given of reschedule, it will be at the discretion of the shop owner to set a new deposit amount, which may include up to the full quoted tattoo price.
7. CASH or CREDIT/DEBIT ONLY. ***NO CHECKS***
8. NO DISCOUNTS EVER. Don't even ask. We all have a birthday, so there are no birthday deals. Payment is due on the appt day.
9. New single use needles, supplies and sterile ink are used for each tattoo.
10. Aftercare is your responsibility. Keep your new tattoo clean and moisturized according to the tattoo artist instructions.
11. 1st touch-up is free within 3 months of tattoo. $25 fee required for hand, feet, elbow, and knee touch-ups within 3 months.
12. Sorry...no house calls ever!
13. Tattoos are PERMANENT and YES it hurts! All Sales Final. No Refunds.
14. Gift Certificates (purchased) have no expiration. All donated Gift Cards expire 1 year from issue date.
TATTOO AFTERCARE
1. Remove the bandage that the tattoo artist applied between 1-2 hours after getting the tattoo.
2. Gently hand wash the tattoo with unscented warm/cool soapy water to remove blood and ointment. Pat or air dry the tattoo.
3. FOR AT LEAST ONE WEEK- continuously keep a THIN layer of Aquaphor Healing Ointment on the tattoo. Not applying frequently enough will allow the skin to dry out, scab and itch. Do Not scratch your tattoo! Apply more ointment if it becomes dry and itchy but not too thick!
4. (Optional) Protect your tattoo from clothing friction. If the tattoo is located where ointment will be rubbed off by clothing easily, for example the top of your shoulder or thigh, apply a non-stick pad over the ointment and secure the pad with First Aid tape or Sensiwrap. You should change the pad 3-4 times daily. Each time cleaning the tattoo and reapplying fresh ointment.
5. Don't be alarmed by flakes of colored skin rubbing off during cleaning and ointment application after the first few days. This is normal for the tattoo healing process.
6. After 8-10 days you may stop applying healing ointment and begin applying an unscented skin moisturizer such as Vaseline Intensive care several times a day to keep the tattoo from getting dry and itchy. 2-3 weeks of moisturizer is usually adequate.
7. DO's and DON'Ts the first 2 weeks after getting a tattoo:
DO NOT:
- allow the tattoo to be submerged under water (swimming pool, hot tub, bathtub, ocean, etc.)
- suntan the tattoo area
- exercise with excessive sweating on the tattoo
- be rough on the tattoo or expose the tattoo to dirty, dusty conditions
- let the tattoo dry up (scab over)
- scratch the tattoo or use a washcloth or loofa on the tattoo in the shower
DO:
- shower or wash the tattoo daily with unscented soap
- keep tattoo ointment on your tattoo until it’s healed
- be gentle with your tattoo until it's fully healed
8. Long term care: always apply a high SPF sunscreen to your tattoos before long sun exposure, natural tanning and tanning beds. If you must tan, a high SPF sunscreen will greatly extend the life of your tattoo.
9. Contact us if you have any questions and ENJOY Your New Tattoo!
TOUCH-UP POLICY:
1st touch-up is free within 90 days of tattoo date (see exception below*)
*$25 fee required for wrist, hand, finger, feet, elbow, & knee touch-ups any time after the tattoo date
$25 fee is required for any tattoo touchup after 90 days from the date of the tattoo