There are several things you can do to be physically and mentally prepared for your tattoo appointment. Following these guidelines will insure that you show up prepared, ready, and respectful.

SUGGESTIONS AND REQUESTS:

• Retrieve cash before the day of your appointment if that is how you plan to pay. It is not required, I also take zelle and venmo.

• The shop address is Utopia Tattoo, 885 Lincoln Way, Auburn CA

• Wear dark clothing that you wouldn’t be bummed about staining. Make sure your clothing choice allows me access to the area I am tattooing.

• Do: Moisturize your skin leading up to your appointment. It is excellent.

• Do: Shave the area we are going to tattoo, especially if you’re hairy. My compostable razors are good but can only do so much.

• Do: Get a good night's sleep before your tattoo appointment, eat well, and hydrate.

• Do: Show up ON TIME, having already eaten breakfast, and if not lunch, at least have it prepared and bring it with you.

• Do: Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. You cannot get tattooed without it. 

• Do: Increase your Immunity leading up to your appointment. Echinacea, Vitamin C, Elderberry Syrup are great for natural immunity boost. Not only will it help your body process and heal, but it will help prevent cancellation due to illness.

• Do Not: consume alcoholic beverages or take any non-prescribed drugs or blood thinners 24 hours before your appointment. 

• Do Not: Use any numbing agents without prior communication with me.

• Do Not: Make plans for “after” your appointment… unnecessary time constraints are difficult to adhere to, and who needs their stressed out family members giving them grief about dinner plans at the end of their appointment? Not your tattoo artist. Clear your schedule for the day, if you can, or avoid making commitments until your appointment is over.

• Don’t bring people with you. It’s just not my thing. I don’t like unexpected social demands when I’m in the flow. It’s just how my nervous system and brain function.