BOOKING POLICIES

NEEDLENAY BOOKING POLICIES

APPOINTMENTS & DEPOSITS

• A 10-minute grace period is allowed for all appointments.

• If you arrive more than 10 minutes late, your appointment will be considered a no-show, your deposit will be forfeited, and a new deposit will be required to schedule another appointment.

• I schedule multiple clients throughout the day, and one late arrival can affect everyone else’s appointment. Thank you for respecting my time and the time of the clients booked after you.

• If you need to reschedule your appointment, you must do so at least 48 hours (2 days) before your appointment using the reschedule link included in your booking confirmation email.

• If your appointment is rescheduled within the required time frame, your deposit will automatically transfer to your new appointment.

• Deposits are non-refundable. Deposits are only transferable when rescheduling at least 48 hours before your appointment.

• If you fail to reschedule within the required notice period, your deposit will be forfeited.

• Final payment is due at the end of your appointment. Accepted payment methods can be found during the booking process and may change over time.

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BOOKING POLICY

Appointments are considered confidential.

Please book appointments only for yourself.

Do not use your name, phone number, or email address to schedule an appointment for another person. If I discover an appointment was booked for someone else, I reserve the right to cancel the appointment.

This helps ensure appointment reminders, important updates, and communications are sent directly to the correct client.

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FIRST-TIME CLIENT DISCOUNT

The First-Time Client discount may only be used once.

I can view every discount code used during booking. If the code is used more than once, the remaining balance will be adjusted to the regular tattoo price.

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ARRIVING TO YOUR APPOINTMENT

Please arrive:

• On time

• Showered

• Sober

I will not tattoo anyone under the influence of alcohol.

If you choose to use marijuana, you must still be coherent, able to sit safely, and able to make clear decisions throughout your appointment.

A valid government-issued photo ID is required for every appointment.

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FOOD & HYDRATION

Please eat before your appointment and stay hydrated throughout your session.

For larger tattoos, I may pause the appointment and ask you to get something to eat if you arrive without food in your system.

For smaller tattoos, eating beforehand is still recommended—especially if you’re someone who tends to get lightheaded or dizzy.

Your health and safety always come first.

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GUEST POLICY

You are welcome to bring up to 2–3 guests with you.

However, I cannot guarantee seating or available space inside the shop since there are multiple artists tattooing throughout the day.

Please be respectful of the shared workspace and other artists’ clients.

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DESIGN CHANGES

Design changes are completely welcome.

You do not need to message me multiple times before your appointment with every small revision.

As long as I understand the overall direction you’re wanting to go, we can make adjustments together on the day of your appointment.

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DURING YOUR APPOINTMENT

Please keep your phone on silent during your appointment.

Feel free to bring headphones, a book, or another quiet activity if you’d like entertainment.

Tattooing requires focus and concentration. Keeping distractions and unnecessary noise to a minimum helps me create the best artwork possible.

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TOUCH-UP POLICY

One complimentary touch-up is available for:

• Small fine-line tattoos

• Small detailed tattoos

Larger tattoos are not eligible for free touch-ups.

Touch-ups on larger tattoos are priced at 50% of the original tattoo price.

Every tattoo heals differently, so please ask me during your appointment when I recommend scheduling a touch-up for your specific tattoo.

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MEDICAL INFORMATION

Please inform me before your appointment if you:

• Are pregnant

• Take blood thinners

• Have diabetes

• Have a seizure disorder

• Have concerning moles or skin conditions near the tattoo area

• Have any other medical condition that may affect tattooing or healing

I do my best to ask every client, but if I happen to forget, please let me know. Your safety is always my priority.

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AFTERCARE

I pay close attention to how tattoos heal and can usually tell when proper aftercare has not been followed.

Please follow all aftercare instructions exactly as provided to give your tattoo the best chance of healing properly.

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BEFORE LEAVING YOUR APPOINTMENT

Before you leave, please take a moment to inspect your tattoo.

If you would like any small adjustments, darker lines, or anything added, please let me know before I break down my workstation.

Once my station has been cleaned and reset, additional work may require a new setup fee.

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REFUND POLICY

All tattoo sales are final.

No refunds will be given for completed tattoo work.

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PHOTOS & SOCIAL MEDIA

I photograph all completed tattoos for my portfolio and social media.

If you would prefer your tattoo not be photographed or posted online, please let me know before your appointment begins. I completely respect your privacy and will gladly honor your request.

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IF I NEED TO RESCHEDULE

While I do everything possible to stay on schedule, emergencies and unforeseen circumstances can happen.

If I ever need to reschedule your appointment, your deposit will automatically transfer to your new appointment.

You will never lose your deposit because of a scheduling change on my end.

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SKIN PREPARATION

If you know how to safely shave the tattoo area, you’re welcome to do so before your appointment.

If you’re unsure how to shave properly, please don’t worry—I will gladly do it for you.

If you arrive with cuts, razor burn, irritated skin, or fresh bruising in the tattoo area, your appointment may need to be rescheduled.

Tattooing over damaged skin can affect both the quality of the tattoo and the healing process.

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AGE REQUIREMENT

I do not tattoo anyone under the age of 18.

California law prohibits tattooing minors, even with parental consent.

A valid government-issued photo ID is required for every appointment.

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CHILDREN

Children are welcome inside the shop but must remain supervised at all times.

For safety reasons, children are not permitted inside or around my workstation while I am tattooing.

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FEELING SICK?

If you’re feeling sick, have a fever, or believe you may be contagious, please reschedule your appointment.

I would much rather tattoo you when you’re feeling your best than risk the health of everyone in the studio.

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REPEATED LATENESS & NO-SHOWS

Clients who repeatedly arrive late or fail to show up for appointments may no longer be eligible to book with me.

Two or more no-shows or repeated excessive lateness may result in refusal of future appointments.

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RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE

I reserve the right to refuse or stop any tattoo appointment due to intoxication, unsafe behavior, disrespect toward myself, other artists, or other clients, inappropriate conduct, or any situation that may affect the quality or safety of the tattoo.

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RESPECT

I take my booking schedule seriously because every appointment affects the next client.

Please respect my time just as I will always respect yours.

Thank you for trusting me with your artwork—I truly appreciate every single one of you.