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Kia Ora,

Thank you so much for your interest in my work!

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TO PROCEED WITH A BOOKING OR TO ENQUIRE ABOUT AN APPROXIMATE COST PLEASE READ & FOLLOW ALL STEPS BELOW :

~Ensure you’re familiar with my mahi and style of tattoo art

~Read my ‘Tattoo Process’ info to ensure I’m the right artist for you/ what you are after

~Read the “important info” section below this is information to discuss prior to booking to ensure you are able to move forward with a booking

~BOOKING FORM: After you have read my ‘Tattoo Process Info’ and FAQs please fill out a booking/ enquiry form (you can find this in the drop box in the top left corner of my website)

**PLEASE NOTE: I do not hold dates/ appointments without a deposit nor do I accept deposits without first receiving/ confirming all necessary info required or confirming a suitable time and date.

Please provide all required info asap in order to proceed to the deposit stage to secure the booking.

**Prior to finalising a booking please be sure to communicate everything necessary for me to know. Be clear and sure of what you’re wanting, however it’s also important to be open to my artistic interpretation and professional advice.

Please make sure you have read my Tattoo Process info and FAQ’s to ensure you’re comfortable and confident before making a booking.

Tattoo Process:

Important to know:

✍🏽 I do all designing/ drawing on the day of the tattoo booking (not prior), more info below

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Following is a step by step idea of how things tend to go during a tattoo appointment with me:

Step 1- design

On the day of your tattoo before getting to the tattooing side of the appointment, I first go over the details of the design with you to ensure you're happy with it, and follow up on specific aspects already discussed prior to booking you in, allowing a moment to make minor alterations if need be.

For small/ simple tattoos I allow around 20-30mins for the design and alterations process. For medium to large tattoos it can be anywhere around 1hr depending on the size, detail and complexity of the design. Often full day tattoos design time can take up to 2hrs due to the scale and or placement.

Some tattoos require free-handing the design (drawing directly on) which often requires more time than stencilling. Things such as vine and floral wrap around pieces.

Step 2- sizing & placement

Following the design, we then go over the precise sizing and placement options together to see what works best.

Step 3- Stencil

Once we’ve worked out the exact size I then print the stencil and with the stencil we can trial a few spots in the area/s discussed prior to booking.

Due to being able to reuse the stencil up to 4-5 times it allows us to be fussy, which I encourage as it is on your body forever so moving or titling it slightly is worth doing so if need be (I'm a perfectionist so I will ensure it’s placed as perfectly as it can be).

Step 4- Stencil must dry

Once we’ve completed the placement of the stencil we must let it dry for 10-15minutes to ensure it does not wipe away during the tattoo process.

Step 5- THE TATTOOING PART! ✨

Step 6- Clean and Cover

Once I’ve cleaned the tattoo I will apply some second skin (unless you have sensitive skin to plasters/ adhesives) if that’s the case I will cover it with cling film which will need to be taken off within 45mins to avoid sweating/ bacteria build up, in some cases I won’t cover it at all.

VOILA !

THE TATTOO PROCESS IS MORE THAN JUST ‘INK TO SKIN’

Every step is equally important and significant to the end result; all steps come into the final cost and time set aside for you.

✨ As you can see from the steps above, often the time of the actual ‘ink to skin’ takes much less time than the lead up preparation.

There is a significant importance to the preparation leading up to the tattooing part and it should not be taken lightly by the artist or client, however we don’t want to enter an overthinking state either, so this is where trusting the process and my professional advice is important.

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My tattoo and booking structure has evolved in this overall direction over the years as I feel my creative energy flows best this way. It also helps to ensure I’m able to manage my work-personal life balance which inevitably reflects in my art

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Making sure your artist is right for you- vice versa:

✨ If you're looking to book in with me it's important for both you and I that you're sure I'm the right artist for you, that you're familiar and fond of my tattoo style, and have confidence and trust in my process, artistic skill and creative direction.

Important FAQs

It is important that we have discussed any info that could be helpful/ crucial to know prior to booking in, to ensure we can still proceed. Many of the following factors may result to not being able to proceed with a tattoo;

• Do you have any Skin/ Medical conditions that could effect the tattoo procedure? (If uncertain please check with your practitioner)

• Medications/ treatments that could effect the tattoo procedure and/ or your safety? Such as Blood thinners, chemotherapy etc (If unsure please check with your practitioner)

• Are you pregnant? (Cannot undergo a tattoo if pregnant)

• Are you breast feeding? (Cannot undergo a tattoo if breastfeeding)

• Are you able to keep the tattoo out of the sun/ water/ Saunas for 10-14 days and keep it protected from dust/ sand etc? (showers are fine)

(PLEASE NOTE; swimming/ water sports/ saunas/ baths/ sun exposure can hinder the healing of a tattoo and/ or cause infection)

• Are you able to not sweat/ exercise for up to 2 days following your tattoo?

✨PRICING✨

I can only provide an estimate and will not know the exact amount until the end of the booking so if you are booking in you’ll need to have some flexibility around cost and time as it’s important not to rush the process (Enquire further if you need more clarity).

Further more: Please ensure you provide all specific details about the design, size + placement that we haven’t yet discussed as well as any expectations around cost + time involved in your booking if not discussed already. Once a tattoo appointment is booked only minor changes can be made to keep the same booking time/ date —> and must provide atleast 72hrs notice prior to your booking incase we need to reschedule for a more suitable time.

Reminder: deposits and all payments are non refundable, deposits can only be transferred to a new booking (same client) if 72hrs notice is provided and the new booking is within 4 weeks.

~Remaining Tattoo costs are also non-refundable~

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Please note- Every tattoo artist operates differently depending on what works best for them as an artist.

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I do my best to provide a fun comfortable and efficient tattoo experience leaving clients happy and excited about their new tattoo. In saying that I completely understand if you aren’t comfortable with my tattoo process and would prefer to seek out a different artist that feels more suitable for you. No offence will be taken whatsoever! Not only are tattoos permanent, they hold an enormous amount of meaning and significance to each individual person, so feeling comfortable and confident with the tattoo process and your artist is key!

I like to communicate these things as best as I can to ensure I’m giving people the right information so they have clarity and confidence when booking in with me. It also ensures my clients will be suited for me too

If you have any questions regarding any of the above information please do not hesitate to reach out and ask!

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I will respond as soon as possible

Thank you so much for reading this information!

Whangamatā • Mahral Ink Tattoo Studio

Arohanui,

Tahlia