As tattoo artists, we have a great job, but that doesn’t mean it’s an easy job.
There are things that make tattoo artists want to pull their hair out (or yours), either because they are so mind-numbingly stupid or incredibly offensive.
If you do find yourself in a tattoo studio, then please be aware that a level of behaviour is expected, as in any other business, so whatever you do, don’t:
Complain about the price
Tattoo artists are just that – artists. And art costs money. No artist wants to sell their work for less than it’s worth, so pay up! And remember, when it comes to tattoos, you get what you pay for.
You’ll probably be charged at an hourly rate, so the cost is dependent on the size and detail of your tattoo. If you feel the tattoo is too much, then go away and save some more. The attitude of “I know a guy who’ll do it for half that price” is one which will you will absolutely regret in the long run.
Drink before coming in
We won’t tattoo you if you’re drunk. Simple as.
If you need a wee bit of Dutch Courage to get inked, then you shouldn’t be getting a tattoo in the first place. Drunk people are a pain in the ass and not fun to work with. On top of that, it’s dangerous to get a tattoo with alcohol in your system. It thins the blood, making healing more difficult, so stay off the booze.
Miss appointments
Not turning up to your appointment is a big no-no. We offer a free consultation here at Sunset, but there’s a reason we take a deposit once you make a booking. When we book a time for you, that means we’re not taking any other customers, so if you don’t turn up, that’s money we could have been earning. Instead we’re twiddling our thumbs, wondering if you’ve chickened out, forgotten, or been hit by a bus. It’s usually chickened out though.
If you need to cancel or move your appointment and give us more than 48 hours notice we will keep the deposit as shop credit for you.