Factor Studio Tattoo

Author: Factor Studio Tattoo

  • Consultations

    Consultations

    What is a consultation?

    A consultation is where you can meet with your artist to discuss a tattoo idea.

    It’s common to share inspiration photos, sketches, or other media you may have collected.

    Your artist can answer any questions you may have concerning availability, the design process, pricing, or aftercare.

    An illustration of Mark and Coritha considering a speech bubble with a rough diamond. Above their heads is a thought bubble with many variations of diamonds.

    How much does a consultation cost?

    Nothing. It’s free. The only restriction is that it happens when the artist has free time (You wouldn’t want their attention divided, anyway.) A consultation typically lasts about 15-30 minutes and is more likely to occur at the start or end of a day.

    What should I expect?

    You’ll get to see the studio, and meet your artist directly. Your artist can give you a sense of scale to your design and inform you on how much the project may cost. There’s no commitment to book. However, if you’d like to schedule after talking to one of us, we can set up an appointment for your tattoo with a $50 deposit. You don’t necessarily need cash, we accept credit cards and Apple/Google Pay. If you instead need time to think about it, we’re happy you’ve considered us.

    What should I bring?

    Everyone does this part differently, but here are some examples other clients have used to start their tattoo journey with us:

    • Saved screenshots of tattoos you like.
    • A simple sketch on paper.
    • Photos with elements circled.
    • Patterns you like.
    • A photo you took.
    • Your loved one’s handwriting (bonus if you got them to write every letter.)
    • A stamp or diecut.
    • Clips from a movie on a flash drive.
    • A Pinterest or cloud storage album.
    • Your mom. (No, really.)
  • Aftercare

    Aftercare

    Healing your skin after a new tattoo is part of the process. It’s also quite personal to you. If you’re inexperienced, you’ll eventually get a feel for how to best care for your tattoos. But, here are some basic rules to follow for proper aftercare. Note that if you’ve received an adhesive bandage after your tattoo, you should start these aftercare steps ~24 hours after your tattoo session.

    Keep It Clean!

    Your fingers are probably dirty. We touch all sorts of things throughout the day. Before you touch your tattoo to apply ointment, wash your hands.

    Keep your new tattoo clean with unscented soap and apply the moisturizer your artist supplies 2-3 times a day. Do this for 3-5 days until you notice peeling or a hard layer over your tattoo.

    While peeling, avoid picking, scratching or doing anything that makes it fall off faster. You’ll want to start going easier on how often or with how much pressure your apply your moisturizer.

    An illustration of a hand touching a fresh tattoo with a zoomed in circle displaying microorganisms.

    Beware of Sunlight!

    The laser in the sky will make your tattoo fade. Don’t put sunblock on your fresh tattoo. Avoid situations with direct sun for at least 2 weeks, or wear a layer of clothing over your tattoo.

    You can put sunblock over your healed tattoo in 2-3 weeks.

    An illustration of a tattoo being exposed to the sun's rays.

    Don’t Submerge It!

    Standing water of any kind (Bath, Pool, Lake/River/Ocean) is usually full of germs that your skin won’t like (and shouldn’t have to fight) as it’s healing. Avoid dunking your new tattoo in water. Showers are okay.

    An illustration of a tattoo submerged in water.

    Don’t Overmoisturize!

    Your healing tattoo needs to be able to breath. The ointment you use should either soak into the skin or form a very thin layer on the surface. Too much moisturizer will decrease the amount of ink that stays in your skin. Wipe any excess onto surrounding areas.

    An illustration of a tattoo covered in excessive moisturizer.

    Take care of yourself!

    Your tattoo needs to be clean, moisturized, and able to breathe. If you feel your new tattoo is dry, or touched something questionable. Simply wash it off and reapply ointment.

    Also, try to drink water so that you’re hydrated enough that your body has space to move things around and take care of germs.

    In about 14 days, your skin should be close to done with peeling.

    An illustration of a properly moisturized, clean tattoo.

    If you have any questions, always ask your artist. We’ve seen and heard a lot of different aftercare routines and outcomes, and are happy to point you in the right direction.