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Tattoo Aftercare

First day

• Always wash your hands before touching your tattoo!

• When you get home: Remove bandage within 1 - 2 hours after getting your tattoo. Do not re-bandage. Your tattoo needs to breathe, just like any open wound.

• Wash your tattoo with an anti-bacterial liquid soap. Be gentle, do not use a washcloth or anything that will exfoliate your tattoo. Only use your hands.

• Gently pat your tattoo dry with a paper towel. Do not rub, or use a fabric with a rough surface.

• Apply a thin layer of A&D or Aquaphor

• On the first night, you may want to wrap your tattoo in saran wrap to prevent sticking to your bedding. Do not use any cloth bandages or pads, as the fibers of this material can adhere to your open tattoo and hinder the healing process.

First Two Weeks

•The first 3-4 days: Rub a small amount of ointment on your tattoo. You may use A&D, or Aquaphor tattoo ointment – whatever you know you’re not allergic to. Always use clean hands and do not place your fingers back into the ointment after touching your tattoo. Make sure to rub the ointment in so that it is not shiny, or greasy– you want the thinnest amount possible. Pat off any excess ointment with a clean paper towel. Do not use Vaseline, petroleum, Neosporin, or Bag Balm. Wash, dry and apply ointment 3-5 times daily, as needed.

Wear clean, soft clothing over your tattoo for the first 2 weeks– nothing abrasive or irritating. For a foot tattoo: go barefoot as much as possible. If you must wear shoes, first wrap your clean tattoo in saran wrap, then cover with a clean cotton sock before putting on your shoe. Avoid sandals or flip-flops for this period to prevent chafing and damage to the tattoo.

• After day 3 or 4: On the 3rd or 4th day your tattoo will begin to peel. This is normal! Do not pick at the skin. Begin using a mild, white, unscented lotion, free of dyes or Perfumes.

• Moisturize for minimum of 2 weeks, 1-2 times daily.

What to Avoid

• Do not pick, scratch, peel, slap, rub or irritate your tattoo.

• You can shower, but you may not soak your tattoo for 2 weeks. No swimming, soaking or hot tub.

• You may not expose your tattoo to the sun for at least 3 weeks, after that you must use sun block.

• Do not wear abrasive materials, jewelry, or shoes that rub against your tattoo.

• Do not let anyone touch your tattoo, unless they wash their hands.

• Beware of gym equipment; wash it well before using it. You Can Also Ice your tattoo to reduce swelling.

• Elevate your tattoo, to reduce swelling. Take short showers.

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Deposits and Consent Forms

At 36 Chambers, we prioritize the safety and of our clients and artists above all else. Our commitment is to foster a safe environment that encourages creativity to flourish. Your trust means everything to us, and we implement precaution to ensure you feel secure while collaborating with us. Together, let's concentrate what truly counts: your artistry and success. To ensure everyone's safety, we require a waiver form to be signed before each tattoo session. Additionally, please note that all deposits received are non-refundable. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize a smooth and secure experience for all our clients. Thank for your cooperation.

Deposits

  • All tattoo deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE

  • A minimum of $100 is required for a deposit

  • The amount of your deposit will be taken off the total of your last appointment when your tattoo is finished.

  • If you do not shop up for your appointment (No call no show), you forfeit your deposit and you will have to leave a new deposit to schedule a new appointment.

  • If you need to reschedule your appointment, your artist requires 48 hours notice or you will forfeit. your deposit. Additionally, you will have to leave a new deposit for your new appointment.

  • If you provide at least 48 hours notice to reschedule, your artist will transfer your deposit to a new appointment.

  • If your choose not to reschedule your appointment when your cancel, your artist will hold onto your deposit for one week. If you do not reschedule a new appointment within one week of the cancellation, you will forfeit your deposit.

  • Deposits cannot be transferred for use by another person.

  • In cases of inclement weather, call to let your artist know that you cannot make it to your apointment. As long as you notify the artist prior to your appointment time they can make the decision to transfer your deposit to anew appointment date.

  • If you arrive for your appointment without proper identification you will not be tattooes. You will fprfeit your deposit and be required to leabe another deposit before a new tattoo can be scheduled, if time is available.

  • If your arrive more than 20 minutes late, your appointment may need to be rescheduled so your artist will not be running late for the appointments after yours. If the appointment has to be rescheduled due to your late arrival, you will forfeit your deposit and be required to leave a new deposit before scheduling a new appointment.

  • All appointments must be schedules within 1 week of deposit or you will forfeit your deposit and will be required to leave a new deposit to schedule a new appointment.

  • Changes to your tattoo may change the pricing of the agreed price.

  • Your artist has the right to reschedule your appointment at any time for any reason.

  • It is your responsibility to be in communication with your artist if your need to reschedule.

Consent 

By signing the waiver/consent form before your tattoo, you are agreeing that your understand the following;

  • I ​have been fully informed of these risks, known and unknown, can lead to injury, including but not limited to infection, scarring, difficulties in detecting melanoma and allergic reactions to tattoo pigment, latex gloves, and/or soap. Having been informed of potential risks associated with getting a tattoo, I still wish to proceed with the tattoo application and I freely accept and expressly assume any and all risks that may arise from tattooing.

  • TO WAIVE AND RELEASE to the fullest extent permitted by law each of the Artist and Tattoo Studio from all liability whatsoever, for any and all claims or causes of action that I, my estate, heirs, executors or assigns may have for personal injury or otherwise, including any direct and/or consequential damages, which result or arise from the application of my tattoo, whether caused by the negligence or fault of either the Artist or Tattoo Studio, or otherwise.

  • That both the Artist and the Tattoo Studio have given me the full opportunity to ask any and all questions about the application my tattoo and all of my questions have been answered to my total satisfaction.

  • The Artist and the Tattoo Studio have given me instructions on the care of my tattoo while it is healing, and I understand them and will follow them. I acknowledge that it is possible that the tattoo can become infected, particularly if I do not follow the instructions given to me. If any touch-up work to the tattoo is needed due to my own negligence, I agree that the work will be done at my own expense.

  • I am not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and I am voluntarily submitting to be tattooed by the Artist without distress or coercion.

  • I do not have diabetes, epilepsy, hemophilia, a heart condition, nor do I take blood thinning medication. I do not have any other medical or skin condition that may interfere with the application or healing of the tattoo. I am not recipient of an organ or bone marrow transplant or, if I am, I have taken the prescribed preventive regimen of antibiotics that is required by my doctor in advance of any invasive procedure such as tattooing or piercing. I am not pregnant or nursing. I do not have a mental impairment that may affect my judgment in getting the tattoo.

  • Neither the Artist nor the Tattoo Studio is responsible for the meaning or spelling of the symbol or text that I have provided to them or chosen from the design sheets.

  • Variations in color and design may exist between the tattoo art I have selected and the actual tattoo when it is applied to my body. I also understand that over time, the colors and the clarity of my tattoo will fade due to unprotected exposure to the sun and the naturally occurring dispersion of pigment under the skin.

  • A tattoo is a permanent change to my appearance and can only be removed by laser or surgical means, which can be disfiguring and/or costly and which in all likelihood would not result in the restoration of my skin to its exact appearance before being tattooed.

  • I release all rights to any photographs taken of me and the tattoo and give consent in advance to their reproduction in print or electronic form. (If you do not want to initial this provision, please advise and remind your Artist or the Tattoo Studio NOT to take any pictures of you and your completed tattoo).

  • I agree to reimburse each of the Artist and the Tattoo Studio for any attorney fees and costs incurred in any legal action I bring against either the Artist or the Tattoo Studio and which either the Artist or the Tattoo Studio is the prevailing party. I agree that the courts of Pennsylvania in Bensalem Township shall have personal jurisdiction and venue over me and shall have exclusive jurisdiction for the purpose of litigating any dispute arising out of or related to this agreement.

  • I acknowledge that I have been given adequate opportunity to read and understand this document, that it was not presented to me at the last minute, and I understand that I am signing a legal contract waiving certain rights to recover against the Artist and Tattoo Studio.

  • If any provision, section, subsection, clause or phrase of this release is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that portion shall be severed from this contract. The remainder of this contract will then be construed as though the unenforceable portion had never been contained from this document.

  • I hereby declare that I am of legal age (and have provided valid proof of age) and am competent to sign this Agreement, or, if not; I declare am at least 16 years of age and that my parent or legal guardian shall sign on my behalf, and that my parent or legal guardian is in complete understanding and concurrence with this agreement.

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