Question 1

Where is the best place to park at the studio?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available to the east of the building.  There is room for 3 vehicles in this area.  You can also parallel park directly west of the building on Cooper Ave.  Be sure to parallel park as SAIA Fright semis also use Cooper Ave.  Also, west of the building there is a dirt lot available for parking.

Question 2

Can you tell me about your 1 Year Tattoo Warranty?

Accepted Answer

Skin Revolution Tattoo has a 1-year warranty on all tattoos done by artist/owner Ed Rucker with a few exceptions.

We will offer 1 free touchup in the first 12 months from the date of the tattoo.  You must contact us before the year is up and include pics and description of what you want touched up.  Also, you must book a touch at that time to be covered under our warranty.  The tattoo touchup appointment may happen after 12 months but before 14 months from the date of the original tattoo appointment.

This warranty will also cover accidents outside your control.  We will gladly touch up your tattoo in the first year if an accident causes cuts, gouges, scrapes, or scars to the artwork.  Also scars to the tattoo obtained from surgery will be repaired in the first year.

Exceptions

The warranty does not cover accidents caused by not wearing proper protective clothing or equipment due to your work or activities.  This can include but is not limited to burnt spots in your tattoo from not wearing proper protective clothing during welding.

Warranty voided if any permanent changes or additions to the tattoo have occurred by anyone other than the original artist since the date of the original tattoo.

Head, face, hands and feet tattoos are not covered. These are areas of the body where skin cells are replaced twice as fast, and aftercare is extremely important to the outcome of the tattoo artwork.  Tattoo touch ups on these areas are priced per job.  Finger tattoo touchups are priced at $25 per finger.

Question 3

What are the possible reactions/side effects from getting a tattoo?

Accepted Answer

While every precaution is made to provide you with the safest and most sanitary experience, reactions and side effects can take place no matter if it is your first tattoo experience or your 50th!

Possible reactions, side effects and complications can include:  infection, allergic reaction in ink or aftercare lotions, allergic reaction to adhesive of tattoo coverings, tattoo may trigger skin disease such as psoriasis, skin inflammation, bruising, tattoo may become raised, excessive bleeding, possible MRI burn (which is rare), swollen lymph nodes, keloid scarring, may hide skin cancer, and tattoos can affect how you sweat.

Although rare, these are just some of the side effects that can be caused by the tattoo, tattooing process, aftercare and the environment that you are in during the healing process.

Question 4

What do you recommend for tattoo aftercare?

Accepted Answer

Aftercare is the most important step of the tattoo process.  After receiving your new tattoo, it is your responsibility to follow these steps so that your tattoo can heal and stay looking great.Your tattoo has been sterilized and is wrapped in TatWax film a barrier against water, dirt, germs, and friction – all of which can damage and impair the beauty of your new art.  Leave this film on for 3 days before removing.  If you have a hand tattoo or an area that did not use the film, go ahead, and follow the aftercare instructions starting after the film removal.After 3 days, start by pulling the film off at the corner.  You can also use a warm shower and soap to aid in removal.We recommend Mad Rabbit Tattoo Balm developed specifically to moisturize and keep your tattoo looking bright especially during and after your healing process.  Before applying the balm, please wash your hands then wash the tattoo with Banger Bar that we sent home with you.  Dry hands with a fresh paper towel and pat the tattoo until dry.  Let the tattoo air dry for five minutes.  Melt the tattoo balm in your fingers by rubbing them together. Apply the tattoo balm to the tattoo working it thoroughly into the tattoo.  Apply a thin coat.  You should barely be able to feel the balm on your skin. Wash the tattoo three times a day and apply balm after each wash.Try not to let the tattoo become completely dry.  If you have a tattoo on your fingers, do not let the tattoo dry out in the first 2 weeks or your body will push out the ink.  ·       Never pick or scratch your tattoo.·       Do not expose your new tattoo to sunlight for extended periods of time for 2 weeks.·       Do not submerge the tattoo in water for extended periods of time.  Showers are fine.  ·       Avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, long baths, lakes, etc for two weeks.

Question 5

How do I make an appointment?

Accepted Answer

The easiest way to make an appointment is to send any of our artists visuals and descriptions of what you would like.  Be sure to include location on body, size in inches and if color or black and grey.  If you have a certain tattoo style you would like please include that info too.  We will price the tattoo and get you information to make the deposit and then will get you a day/time for the tattoo.

Question 6

What do I need to know before my appointment?

Accepted Answer

Make sure the area you are going to get tattooed is being moisturized with a high quality all-natural lotion.  The better condition your skin is before the tattoo, the better the tattoo will heal.  Abstain from any alcohol, caffeine, aspirin or any substances in your blood for 48 hours to prevent excessive bleeding.  Get a good night's rest.  Make sure that you have ate within 2 hours before your appointment.  Please arrive 10 minutes before your appointment to do your paperwork.  Make sure and bring your ID.  Stay hydrated.  If you are having a longer appointment, make sure and bring some drinks and snacks to keep your blood sugar and energy up.  You are also welcomed to bring a blanket and pillow if that will make your more comfortable.   Feel free to listen to music on your ear buds.   While we understand getting a tattoo is a fun and possibly a nervous time for you, Skin Revolution Tattoo Studio is allowing one person to accompany you to your appointment. This is due to the health and safety of our artists as well as the size of the artist areas.   NO CHILDRN UNDER 14 ALLOWED IN SHOP DURING THE TATTOO PROCESS.

Question 7

What is the studio deposit policy?

Accepted Answer

A 40% non-refundable deposit is required to book an appointment to secure a specific day and time.   We do require an appointment deposit. This deposit is applied toward the total cost of your tattoo.

-DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE for any reason (No exceptions, and yes this is
industry standard)
-Deposits are applied toward the total cost of the tattoo and will be divided and applied to each tattoo session on multiple day projects. 
-Deposits cannot be transferred to another client. But deposits can be transferred to another appointment if the deposit is not subject to forfeit (see below).
-Deposits cannot be applied toward merchandise or tips.
-My artist will not begin drawing for a tattoo until after a deposit is received.
-My artist might not have a drawing ready until the day of my appointment and will not
send a preview of sketches or designs by email, social media, text, etc.

Deposits will be forfeited if any of the following occur:
-Deposit will be forfeited if I cancel or reschedule with less than 72 hours notice. 
-Deposit will be forfeited if I reschedule an appointment more than twice. 
-Deposit will be forfeited if I arrive for my appointment and cannot get tattooed due
to health reasons.
-Deposit will be forfeited if more than 6 months pass without communication to my
artist or attempt to schedule.
-Deposit will be forfeited if I later make major changes to the tattoo idea, concept,
design, etc. after my artist has already begun working on our previously agreed design, idea, concept.
-Deposit will be forfeited if I change my mind and decide not to get tattooed or for
any reason not getting tattooed on the scheduled appointment.

Question 8

I am under 18 can I get a tattoo?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can get a tattoo if you are a minor in the state of Kansas.  See the Minor Consent Form located in the FORMS section on the website.  This form must be printed out, filled out completely and notarized before arriving for the appointment.  ID's must be shown at the studio for the minor and the Parent/Guardian.   A Parent/Guardian must be present during the entire tattoo process.  Parent/Guardian will approve size. location, etc of the tattoo and also be given care instructions with the minor.  If there is a court ordered guardianship, the Letters of Guardianship must be included with the Minor Consent Form.

Question 9

Do you do body piercing?

Accepted Answer

At this time, we do not have a body piercer.  However, we do have a limited supply of body jewelry in the gift shop.  Per our Kansas Licenses, we do not touch, remove, replace, change out do anything having to do with body piercings.

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