Appointment Prep & Day of Questions

What should I bring to the appointment?

• A valid ID. You may bring water, snacks, headphones, a friend or family member to sit near you during the tattoo.

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What should I wear to get tattooed?

• Make sure the body location intended to be tattooed can be exposed to allow the artist to work freely.

• Loose fitting clothing so it can be moved out of the way.

• Keep in mind your clothing could possibly get stained with ink, blood or plasma

• See my video "What to wear to get tattooed"

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How can I prepare for my appointment?

• Hydrate

  • Drink plenty of water before your appointment to avoid feeling faint or unwell during the tattooing process. Dehydration can also lead to dry, flaky skin. 

• Get enough sleep

  • ​A good night's sleep will help you relax and recover more quickly. Sleep deprivation can make you more sensitive to pain. 

• Eat before your Appointment

  • ​A meal before your appointment can help with nerves and lightheadedness. You are welcome to bring snacks with you. 

• Avoid alcohol and coffee

  • These can dehydrate you and decrease your pain tolerance. 

• Moisturize

  • Apply moisturizer to the area where you'll get your tattoo for a week before your appointment. Dry skin is more fragile and can be damaged more easily. 

• Wear comfortable clothing

  • ​Choose loose-fitting, clean clothing that allows the artist to easily access the tattoo area. See my video "What to wear to get tattooed"

• Shower

  • Shower before your appointment to have the area to be tattooed nice and clean to reduce the risk of infection.

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How long will my appointment take?

• Every tattoo is different so I can give you an estimated time how long I think your appointment will take. 

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Are we able to take breaks during the appointment?

• Yes, I typically take a short break every 1-2 hours to stretch, use restroom, water/snack break 

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Can I bring my child to the appointment?

• No, no one under the age of 16 is allowed into the shop.

 

Can I bring someone with me for my appointment?

• Yes, you may bring a guest with you, keep in mind space is limited so only one guest is preferred. They can sit near you during the appointment.

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Payment & Deposit Questions​

What forms of payment are accepted?

• Cash, Credit/Debit (3% card fee), Venmo, Cash App, Zelle

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How much will my tattoo cost?

• I charge by the piece, based on the estimated amount of hours I think it will take to tattoo. You may ask for an estimate. Design sizes and body location of the tattoo will fluctuate the price. Feel free to also tell me if you have a budget in mind and we can change the design detail, size, or split up the tattoo into multiple sessions to work with you. 

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Do you require a deposit?

• I require a $50 non-refundable deposit for medium-large pieces to secure your place in my schedule and ensure drawing time is covered. The $50 will come off the price of your tattoo at the end of your session. Once the appointment date is accepted, I will need a deposit within the next 3 days to secure the date.

 

How do I pay the deposit?

• Deposits can be made through Venmo app (Lily-Laurila), cash app (Lily Laurila), Zelle (lalaurila@yahoo.com) or in shop I can take credit/debit or cash transactions during Tuesday-Saturdays 2-6 pm with advanced notice. All card transactions have a 3% card fee.

 

What happens to my deposit if I need to reschedule my appointment?

• If you need to reschedule due to illness or have an emergency, I will roll over the same deposit at most three appointment reschedule dates. After three rescheduled appointments a new deposit is required.

 

What happens to my deposit if I need to cancel my appointment?

• If you cancel the appointment without rescheduling, there is no roll over of the deposit. A new deposit will be required for a new appointment. A no-call no-show will also be considered a cancellation and the deposit is forfeited. 

 

What happens if I do not like the design or want to make changes to the design?

• If you think of any small changes or add ons to the original tattoo design idea requested, you have the option to contact me at least 2 weeks before your appointment. When you see the tattoo design I drew, I am able to make small changes/ alterations if needed.

• Once I accept the project, an appointment date is set and the deposit is made, I will not change the overall design/theme of your piece.  If you do not like the design and request a new one, I will require payment for the drawing hours I spent on the previous design and for the additional hours to draw the new design. A new appointment date maybe be necessary and so I have time to work on it. I rarely have to re-draw designs so don’t let this scare you! If you give me all the information your design will come out as expected or better. 

 

Booking Questions

Can my friend or family member get tattooed the same day?

• Yes, if you are requesting multiple tattoos, or for more than one person, please specify on the appointment request form under the design description.

 

Do you tattoo minors with parental consent?

• No, you must be 18 or older to get tattooed.

 

Rescheduling & Cancellation Questions

What if I need to reschedule or cancel my appointment?

• Please call the shop if it is last minute or send me an email to reschedule or cancel your appointment. 

• If you need to reschedule due to illness or have an emergency, I will roll over the same deposit at most three appointment reschedule dates. After three rescheduled appointments a new deposit is required.

• If you cancel the appointment without rescheduling, there is no roll over of the deposit. A new deposit will be required for a new appointment. A no-call no-show will also be considered a cancellation and the deposit is forfeited. 

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Tattoo Design & Coverup Questions

What are your favorite subjects to tattoo?

• I love pin-ups, mermaids, fairies, lady heads, and floral work. Also other fantasy subject matter. See my portfolio

 

What are your favorite types and styles to tattoo?

• Color or Black & Grey, my favorite styles are illustrative, realism, neotraditional, and fineline.

 

Can I see the design before the appointment?

• Designs will be presented to you at the time of your appointment. When you see the tattoo design, I am able to make small changes/ alterations if needed. Larger design projects (that required a deposit) are sent a day or two before the appointment for a design preview.

 

What if I do not like the design or something in it?

• When you see the tattoo design the day of your appointment, I am able to make small changes/ alterations if needed. 

• If you think of any small changes or add ons to the original tattoo design idea requested, you have the option to contact me at least 2 weeks before your appointment. 

• Once I accept the project for the design agreed upon and the deposit is made, I will not change the overall design/theme if you decide you don’t like it or want something different. A new design will require a new deposit and new appointment date so I have time to work on it. Deposits are non-refundable for the hours that I spent to draw the design.

 

Do you do coverups?

• Yes depending on the coverup and the design desired to cover it. Not everything can be covered, and not every design can cover everything. Best recommendations will be made in these cases. 

 

Can you tattoo any skin color?

• Yes, all skintones are welcome.  

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Parking & Location Questions

Where are you located?

• Embellish Tattoo Company, 156 East Liberty St. Wooster, OH 44691

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Where can I park?

• There is street parking and a public parking lot behind Gionino’s Pizza, on the corner of North Buckeye and North st.

 

Is your shop wheelchair accessible?

• Yes

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Tattoo Pain & Aftercare Questions

Will the tattoo hurt?

• Yes tattoos generally hurt. Pain severity varies person to person, by body location, length of the tattoo etc. Arms are generally a less painful area for beginners.

• We are able to take breaks during the appointment as needed.

• Larger tattoo designs can be split up to eliminate the session length which will help with pain management.

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Can I get my new tattoo wet?

• You may shower as normal, but until the tattoo is fully healed, avoid long showers, hot/steaming water, and over washing the tattoo.

• DO NOT use swimming pools, hot tubs, saunas, or anything that will soak the tattoo for 2-3 weeks.

• Aftercare

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Can I use numbing cream?

• Yes, but let me know ahead of time if you are thinking of using numbing cream before your appointment. Personally I do not advise the use of numbing cream as every person's skin is different it can react, or heal differently than it would for a tattoo without the use of numbing cream. The FDA recommends consumers not use OTC pain relief products with more than 4% lidocaine on their skin. Side effects like skin irritation, allergic reactions, and changes that make it harder for the artist to work, potentially affecting the tattoo's quality.

• It is best if you get a prescription from your doctor allowing you to use a numbing topical agent for your tattoo appointment to be safe.     

• Numbing Cream Tips

  • Do a small test spot on your skin days before the appointment, some creams can negatively affect your skin type. It is important to try it before using it for the tattoo process.

  • Clean and exfoliate your skin in the area to be tattooed. Shave the area. Apply the cream as suggested on packaging. (Usually applied hours before and cover the area with ceran-wrap. I will remove the ceran-wrap when you come in for your appt.)