You’ve made the decision to finally get a tattoo. All that’s left to do is book your appointment. Given that you have to navigate around your work schedule and a number of other life responsibilities, you’re wondering how to go about it, how much time to set aside, et cetera. Below is a practical breakdown of everything you need to know for how to book a tattoo appointment in the Greater Vancouver Area.
What to Consider When Figuring Out How to Efficiently Book a Tattoo Appointment in Vancouver
Prepare Design Details in Advance
The tattoo artist will determine how long your session, and follow-up sessions (if required), will be for. This is determined by the design, complexity, and size the tattoo you want. While this will be unveiled in your initial consultation, you can use this online booking form to upload photos/images of examples of the work you want done (if you know what you want) along with a date and time for the appointment that’s convenient for you. You will get a response from the tattooist/studio confirming day/time for your initial consultation. The artist may be able to provide an estimate of the hours for your subsequent tattoo session if you have indeed provided images/photos of what you want. When this is the case, the consultation and tattoo session itself may occur in the very same visit to the shop.
Choose a Shop That’s Conveniently Located
Factor travel time to/from your home or place of work (etc.) when booking your appointment. Logistics will certainly impact your plans. In addition to picking a studio based upon reputation, consider convenience. One of the reasons that locals and visitors alike choose Adrenaline VanCity is the fact that we have multiple conveniently located tattoo shops in the Greater Vancouver area, including downtown on Granville Street, Mount Pleasant on Main Street, and in Kitsilano on West 4th Avenue. View all locations right here.
Come to the Appointment Prepared
To ensure that your appointment moves forward as efficiently as possible as far as timing is concerned, come prepared. The more prepared you are, the more comfortable you will be, the less breaks you may need to take during the session, and the quicker your tattooist can get started. Here are some helpful tips for how to prepare:
- Get a good sleep the night before your appointment
- Stay hydrated
- Shave the required area the evening before (as applicable)
- Shower and moisturize your skin on the morning of your booked appointment
- Eat in moderation so that you’re not hungry, or stuffed, during your appointment
- Wear comfortable loose-fitting clothing
- Follow any additional instructions provided by your tattooist during your initial consultation
That’s it! You’re all set to book your tattoo appointment.
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Written By:
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