2.
A minimum of $50 to $100 is required for a deposit.
3.
The amount of your deposit will be taken off the total of your last appointment
when your tattoo is finished.
4.
If you do not show up for your appointment, you forfeit your deposit and you
will have to leave double the amount to schedule a new appointment.
5.
If you need to reschedule an appointment, we require 48 hours notice or
you will forfeit your deposit. Additionally, you will have to leave double the
amount for a new appointment.
6.
If you provide at least 48 hours notice to reschedule, we will transfer
your deposit to your new appointment.
7.
If you choose not to reschedule your appointment when you cancel, we will hold
on to your deposit for one week. If you do not schedule a new appointment
within one week of cancellation, you will forfeit your deposit.
8. Deposits cannot be
transferred for use by another person.
9. If you use a gift
certificate for a deposit and do not provide proper notice to reschedule or do
not show up for your appointment, your gift certificate will be void.
10. In case of inclement weather, call to let us know
that you cannot make your appointment. As long as you notify us prior to your
appointment time, will transfer your deposit to a new appointment date, if made
within one week of cancellation.
11. If you arrive for your appointment without proper
identification or accompanied by a person under the age of 18, you will not be
tattooed. You will forfeit your deposit and be required to leave another
deposit before a new appointment can be scheduled, if time is available.
12. If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, your
appointment may need to be rescheduled so the artist will not be running late
for the appointments after yours. If your appointment has to be rescheduled due
to your late arrival, you will forfeit your deposit and be required to lave
another deposit before scheduling a new appointment.
Age and Identification
Policies
1. It is New
YorkState
law that you must be 18 years old to get tattooed.
2. No one under
the age of 18 is allowed in the studio under any circumstances. If you come in for a tattoo with a
child under 18 you will have to make a new appointment. Additionally, you will
lose your tattoo deposit money.
3. You must bring state or federal photo ID
every time you come in for any tattoo. If you arrive for a tattoo appointment
without proper ID, you will not get tattooed and you will lose your deposit
money. Acceptable forms of ID include: driver's license, state issued
non-driver ID card, military ID, passport, or learner's permit (if it has a
photo on it).
Touch Ups
1. Touch ups will be done at the artists discretion.
2. Touch
up appointments do not require a deposit and are free within six months of when
they were done, unless the tattoo was damaged by your negligence.
3. If you do not show up for a touch up
appointment, you will be required to pay $50 to schedule a new appointment for
a touch up.
4. If you do not show up a second time, you will
forfeit the $50 payment, and you will be charged the full hourly rate.
5. We will also touch up other peoples work at
our normal hourly fee.
Gift
Certificates
1. Gift certificates cannot be redeemed
for cash value.
2. Gift
certificates cannot be transferred for use by other persons.
3. In the event
that you do not use the entire value of a gift certificate, that remaining
value can be used for future services.
Miscellaneous Information
1. Empire State
Studio accepts all major credit/debit cards and cash. WE DO NOT ACCEPT CHECKS!
2. Tattoo price quotes are only estimates. We
do our best to stick to the quotes we give, but sometimes, a tattoo can take
longer than anticipated for a variety of reasons. In some cases, a tattoo can
be finished more quickly than expected. You may wind up paying more or less
than what you are quoted. Please come prepared.
3. We cannot give tattoo prices over the
phone. The nature of custom tattoo work makes it impossible to estimate a
price without discussion between you and your artist. If you are looking to get
high quality work in a safe and hygienic environment, please come in to the
studio and we would be happy to discuss price estimates with you.
4. We
cannot schedule tattoo appointments via email. You must call or stop in the
studio to make an appointment
After Care Instructions
Leave
the bandage on your tattoo for a half an hour. Wash your hands prior to
removing bandage. Immediately wash tattoo with warm water and Anti Bacterial
soap, we recommend Dial (enclosed in our after care kit). Repeat until tattoo
is no longer slimy or glazed. (Do not use washcloth on tattoo until completely
healed.) Pat or dab, do not rub, until tattoo is dry. Allow tattoo to
air for at least 10 minutes. Apply a very light film of ointment, we
recommend Aquaphor (enclosed in our after care kit). DO NOT RE-BANDAGE THE TATTOO. Repeat
the cleaning procedure 2-3 times per day. Remember to use freshly washed hands
to clean the tattoo and re-apply ointment. After the first seven days,
stop using the ointment. Choose a fragrance-free lotion or cream, we recommend
Lubriderm (enclosed in our after care kit). Apply to tattoo at least 3 times
per day, or more often if needed. Remember to rub the lotion or cream in
thoroughly, and always use freshly washed hands. Repeat this procedure
until the tattoo is no longer dry or shiny. ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR A BETTER
HEALED TATTOO: Do not expose tattoo to sunlight for at least 2 weeks or until
tattoo is healed. To preserve your tattoo, once it is healed, apply sun block
to tattoo if it will be exposed to the sun. Do not soak tattoo in water
(bathing or swimming) for at least 2 weeks or until healed. If you work out
(esp. cardiovascular or aerobic) take some time off. Profuse sweating has the
same effect on new tattoos as soaking in water. Wear loose clothing that can
allow your healing tattoo to breathe. Do not pick at or scratch new tattoos.
This will cause damage to the design. If it itches, apply more lotion or cream.
Average healing time is 7-14 days.
