Policies + FAQ + Care
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2024 COVID
Honey requires a high quality mask (N95, KN95, double mask) covering your nose and mouth. If you are feeling unwell or have been exposed to sickness, let us kindly reschedule.
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Pricing
The amount of time a tattoo will take can be estimated during our consultation via email. Hourly rate is 150 for more extensive work; smaller tattoos are often priced individually. I am happy to work with your price range and can draw toward what you want to spend, depending on the design. Shop minimum is $100.
Depending on the extent of the work, deposits range from $50-250, are required to secure a date, and are non-refundable. They are non-transferable without at least 24 hours notice, unless a case of sickness occurs. Do not come to your appointment if you are unwell; we are happy to reschedule you.
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Your appointment day
Arrive on time. A 30 minute window is given to hold your appointment space.
Your drawing will be ready the day of your appointment (no exceptions), after we consult via email or in person depending on the need. Changes can be made once you arrive for your appointment if needed; a restructured drawing would require rescheduling. This is not common to happen.
All consultation is done via email unless specified otherwise.
Don't forget a state ID with your photo and birth date.
Eat and hydrate before you arrive. Wear comfortable clothing where the area to be tattooed is easily accessible. Helpful items to bring may include: a hoodie, sunglasses, headphones, a blanket, cozy socks, a charged phone, a book, snacks, water. A robe to wear backwards is good if we're tattooing your back.
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Regular care
Night one, sleep in my bandage or wash your tattoo with antibacterial soap, air dry, and replace the bandage with plastic wrap.
In the morning, wash and dry your tattoo thoroughly (use a clean paper towel to pat dry). Use your hands to wash; make sure to wash away the slimy plasma well without scrubbing.
Leave your tattoo open to air — no more bandaging and no ointments. The cleaner your tattoo stays the first few days, the quicker it will heal. This means: wash and dry your tattoo when you notice it leaking or getting sticky. The more you can wash this seepage away, the less build-up and scabbing you will get. Be gentle but intentional.
By day 3 - 4 your wound is closed. You will start feeling tightness, and soon after, start peeling and flaking. Do not pick or scratch your tattoo! You can use a pea-sized amount of Lubriderm for some relief.
No sand, sun, or swimming until you’re healed.
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Derm Shield care
Night one, sleep in my bandage or wash your tattoo with Dial gold antibacterial soap and replace my bandage with plastic wrap and tape.
In the morning, wash and dry your tattoo thoroughly (pat dry with a clean paper towel or air dry, and dry surrounding areas too), and apply Derm Shield (remove the paper, apply, and remove plastic outer layer). If you’re cutting it out, best to round the edges.
You can leave the Derm Shield (or Saniderm, or Tegaderm) on for up to a week if the bandage hasn’t been compromised. If it starts to leak, it can be susceptible to bacteria and needs changing. You can replace it* or resume regular care (previous section). It is easiest to remove once you’ve stood in the shower for a while so it loosens up.
Once your tattoo starts peeling, you can used a pea-sized amount of Lubriderm for some relief. No sand, sun, or swimming until you’re healed.
*If you need more, you can find similar waterproof adhesive bandages at any pharmacy in the bandage section. Best to get the biggest size.
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FAQ
You are welcome to bring a friend.
Available drawings to be tattooed can be found on Instagram (@katedecosmo or www.instagram.com/katedecosmo) in the highlight above my profile, 'Ideas+Flash' -- also, I would like to tattoo more of the subject matter you see in my portfolio.
If you have a question, you can reach out at honeytattoofl@gmail.com