Rates & Policies

RATES

Hourly: $200
Minimum: $100
Set-Up fee: $50 (per session)

Deposits are required to book tattoo time;

  • $100 per (new) single session tattoo
  • $300 for larger multi-session tattoos

Budgets for tattoo sessions can be discussed & confirmed during consultation.

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PAYMENT

Deposits are applied to your final tattoo session and must be paid in order for your appointment to be confirmed. Deposits are accepted in person with cash, or digitally by PayPal or e-Transfer (to the same email listed above) srcbodyart@gmail.com

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GIFT CERTIFICATES

~ Are available upon request and digitally made to order. Please prepare the following info:

~ $$$ Value,   Recipients name,   Personal Message   &   Who from.

Reach us via the “Contact” button on the HOME PAGE (by clicking the SamRTattoo Logo.

Sam will make your Gift Certificate ready as a digital image file to be delivered by email, text or print (for pick-up).

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New STUDIO POLICIES

Tattoos are for people 18 years and older. A consent form must be filled out each calendar year.

THE ‘DON’TS’

  • No Persons under 16 years old are allowed to be present during tattoo appointments.
  • No Bartering or ‘Trade for Tattoo Service’. MINIMUM STUDIO FEE’S WILL ALWAYS APPLY.
  • No pets.
  • No drugs and/or alcohol permitted on site.
  • Don’t arrive drunk or hungover.
  • No-show appointments will automatically forfeit their deposit and rebooking will require the full amount of the tattoo to be paid in advance.
  • Cancellation requires notice; please let me know as soon as possible if an appointment needs to be rescheduled.
  • Cancellation ‘on the day’ of your tattoo will forfeit your deposit and another deposit may be required to reschedule.
  • Postponing or changing a tattoo date/time should be discussed well in advance.
  • Limiting our appointment with secondary commitments such as ‘picking up someone from the airport’ or ‘catching a ferry’ is unacceptable.

THE ‘DO’S’

  • Set yourself up for success with a great night of restful sleep and a healthy breakfast.
  • Arrive with clean skin and clothing.
  • Bring your own water, snacks, and refreshments.
  • Dress for comfort. Socks, slippers, pyjamas, etc. are all ok.
  • Prepare yourself to enjoy your studio time – music / YouTube / Netflix / Amazon Prime / Disney+ are at our whim, entertainment requests are welcome.
  • Reach out if you need directions. TEXT IS BEST: 250 927 4643
  • Prepare your method of payment in advance.
  • Take the studio’s AFTERCARE CARD or check the list below .
  • Save Samantha’s number and contact her with any questions post-tattoo.

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HEALING TIME & AFTERCARE

  • Plan to have your tattoo AFTER a scheduled vacation.
  • Keep your new tattoo out of direct sunlight and do NOT sunscreen your tattoo for 3-5 weeks.
  • No swimming / sweating or vigorous workouts for 3-5 weeks.
  • Showering is ENCOURAGED but swimming / submersion is NOT.
  • Please ensure your hands are clean after removing the bandage and prior to cleansing it.
  • Thoroughly wash your NEW tattoo with warm/hot water only – do NOT ‘soap’ your tattoo.
  • Allow your skin to dry normally.
  • Do not apply any lotions for 2 weeks.
  • There is NO MIRACLE CREAM to heal your tattoo – your body is designed to this on its own
  • Please handle your tattoo as little as possible.
  • Skin cells are fully regenerated at 6 weeks.
  • Do NOT listen to your friends.