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If it is knowledge you seek, you will find it below.
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How much does a tattoo cost?
I work with fixed prices for projects, not an hourly rate. I inform my clients of the price after reading their tattoo request. Flash designs (posted on Instagram) have a lower price.
How many sessions?
Mind you, this is based on previous sessions. Everyone’s body is different and a ‘standard’ body does not exist.
- FULL ARM SLEEVE: 4-6 sessions, less is not possible. Outer or inner sleeve is minimum 2 sessions.
- FULL LEG SLEEVE: 5-7 sessions. Outer or inner leg sleeve is minimum 2-3 sessions.
- FULL BACK OR FULL TORSO: easier for me than an arm or leg as the skin on the back and torso is one surface. I’ve posted that I’ve done backpieces in 2 or 3 sessions, but these clients activated beast mode, I do not expect from anyone the same. Usually 4 sessions for a backpiece, 5 sessions if the glutes are included.
- CHEST PIECE: 2 sessions
- OTHER AREAS: the rule is that if an A4 paper fits on the area, I can tattoo it in one day session.
How do I prepare?
- moisturize your skin a week before
- bring your headphones if you can—it is the best distraction
- bring SNACKS (you will need lots of them—once a client brought a backpack full of snacks, this put them in beast mode)
- if you want you can order food online when you are in the shop—the studio is close to the center so all restaurants deliver
- bring water or other drinks
- you can take a painkiller before, during and/or after, but make sure it is not blood-thinning
- make sure to sleep well the night before
Do you ask a deposit?
Every new customer is asked to pay a deposit once we agree on a date (dates). I share the payment info ONLY via the email address ‘tessavon.booking@gmail.com’. (I will never ask a deposit on social media or such—beware of scammers).
Will I be comfortable?
All my clients are assured of a safe and welcoming space.
Some examples: I always ask permission to take a photo of the tattoo, I never push a design if I see the client is not 100% sure (and adjust where it is needed) and privacy is given before, during and after the tattoo.