POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Welcome

Thank you for choosing us! We are incredibly excited to work with you. The policies and procedures page is meant to be used as a guideline for the tattoo process here at Black Bison Tattoo Studio. This page details what to expect regarding the appointment process, client-artist expectations, and shop rules. In addition to serving as a guideline, this page is meant to serve as a FORMAL CONTRACT. Before making an appointment, you will be required to acknowledge and sign that you have read and agree to the expectations stated on this page.

Here at Black Bison Tattoo Studio, we strive to create one of a kind and unique pieces that are tailored to each person. The process of sketching and producing a quality piece does take time and we ask for your patience. To create a quality and “one of a kind” piece, the artists will ultimately retain creative and artistic control during the sketching and tattooing process. We truly take your influences and ideas and transform them into the unique piece you are looking for. Trusting our knowledge and expertise makes the process flow a bit smoother. When filling out your tattoo request form, please try to be as detailed as possible, answer every question, and provide pictures in the designated areas so we can capture your vision and goal as much as possible. Thank you so much!

APPOINTMENT EXPECTATIONS:

• Appointments made must be kept

  • If you need to cancel your appointment for an emergency, a 48 HOUR NOTICE IS REQUIRED

  • Notice must be given via email, however, if it is immediate, you must call the number provided to let the artist know

  • If NO 48-hour notice is given, the client forfeits the initial deposit and must pay a new deposit upon rebooking the next appointment

  • If artist needs to reschedule, they will contact you via the email or phone number provided

• Please arrive on time for appointments

  • If you are running late, please inform artist via phone number provided

  • If running late, Client will still pay agreed upon price for appointment/day

  • If artist is running late, you will be notified via email, phone call or text

• Please EAT BEFORE your appointment and bring food with you

  • Food and Snacks help maintain your blood sugar during the tattoo process which can help manage pain, reduce light headedness, reduce nausea, and more

• Tattoo appointments are Half day (3-4 hours) and Full day (5-6 hours), please ensure you are prepared to sit for the entirety of your session

• Artist will provide client with final stencil at time of appointment

• Breaks will be provided as needed for both the client and artist

• Please bring any comfort items such as blankets, pillows, towels, your stuffed Pikachu, any music, podcasts, etc.

• Please dress comfortably

  • Make sure there will not be clothing that obscures the tattoo area or anything that will cause issues during the tattoo process

STUDIO RULES:

• Due to limited space, no additional guests unless approved by the artists

  • Please reach out to artist if you need to bring another person​

• No children under 15 years old please

• When in the studio, do not touch your tattoo or anywhere around your tattoo

  • Touching your tattoo can introduce bacteria into the area affecting healing and outcome​

  • Touching your tattoo then touching other surfaces will contaminate the rest of the studio

• DO NOT UNWRAP YOUR OWN BANDAGE

  • Please wait for your artist to unwrap any bandage that was placed previously to further reduce outside contamination​​

• The studio is a shared space so be mindful of the amount of personal items you bring​​

• Please make sure that you have reliable transportation to and from your appointment.

  • If someone else is responsible for your transportation, please make sure they arrive 15 minutes before the END of your appointment