How do I book a tattoo appointment?

Read this page thoroughly first, then head over to the Bookings page to submit a booking request form.

If your booking request is accepted, you will be offered a session time and quote via email. Please note these session times will be held for a maximum of 48hrs. In order to secure your booking, a non-refundable deposit is required to be paid online within the 48 hours of confirming the appointment time. If I don’t hear back from you, the appointment time offered will become unavailable and may be offered to another client. I will provide you with the next soonest availability if you are still interested in booking.

Please allow up to a week for me to respond to your booking enquiry. Your patience is appreciated!

Flash designs are given priority, but custom requests that suit my style are also welcome!

Please keep in mind that I am an apprentice at the start of my tattooing career, so I cannot guarantee that the tattoo will be 100% perfect. However, I can provide a free touch-up within 12 months (excluding hand and feet placements).

What are flash?

Flash are pre-drawn tattoo ideas. Please check my flash and repeatable highlights on my Instagram page to see what designs are currently available. Only the designs in the repeatable highlight can be repeated, but in most cases I am happy to design a similar piece to a design that is no longer available!

Minor changes to flash designs are ok but if you would like to make multiple significant changes, it will be treated as a custom request.

Flash can only be reserved by making a complete booking and paying a deposit.

Do you send previews of custom designs?

In most cases I will send you a preview of the design at least two days before your appointment. If your design request is especially complex I will send you a rough sketch at least five days ahead of the appointment before I progress onto the final design.

How much does a tattoo cost?

My current minimum price per piece is $150. Pricing varies per piece depending on the design, size and placement. Custom requests will in general have a higher price than flash, depending on the complexity of the design.

I will provide you with an approximate quote in my response to your booking enquiry. If you have a specific budget please include it in the form under ‘Other questions/comments’.

Pricing may differ if the placement, size or design is changed on the day of your appointment.

What's your cancellation policy?

Cancellations and/or no-shows will result in forfeiting the deposit. You must notify me at least 72hrs in advance if you need to reschedule. Failure to do so will require an additional $100 to reschedule. Unlike the initial deposit, this fee will not be deducted from the total cost of your tattoo.

In the case of emergency/illness I may need to reschedule your appointment. In the event that I need to reschedule I will provide you with as much notice as possible.

Cash or card?

I accept either but I strongly recommend bringing your payment in cash on the day, as there is a 10% surcharge on card payments at the studio. There are multiple ATMs nearby to withdraw cash on the day if you have forgotten to bring it!

Where are you located?

I work at Sole Tattoo Gallery, located inside Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre. The address is 20 Smidmore St, Marrickville NSW 2204.

How do I prepare for my appointment?

• Bring your valid government-issued photo ID to the appointment. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of your appointment and forfeiture of your deposit.

• Wear loose, clean, comfortable clothing over the area you are getting tattooed – preferably dark in colour to avoid staining from tattoo ink.

• Get a good sleep the night before your appointment.

• Stay hydrated for 24hrs beforehand and moisturise your skin after you shower.

• Do not drink alcohol before your tattoo. Even drinking the night before can thin your blood and cause your skin to bleed excessively, resulting in a poorly healed tattoo.

• Eat a good meal before your tattoo appointment. It’s very important to keep your blood sugars up and stay hydrated during your tattoo. Bring your favourite snacks to enjoy during breaks. For full day sessions, we will take a 30 minute lunch break halfway through. You may bring your own lunch (we have a fridge available for you to use) or there are many cafe and restaurant options in the shopping centre the studio is in.

• Please advise me of any medical conditions you may have before the start of your appointment (asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, allergies, conditions that may affect skin and/or healing, etc).
  

How do I look after my tattoo once we're done?

Please see this link for a detailed aftercare guide! :)

I have a question that hasn’t been answered here!

Feel free to send me a DM on Instagram or an email and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible!