Tattoo Artist, Austin at The Holey Grail Tattoo Shop! Colorado Springs
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Specializing in multiple styles of Tattoos
Why to Choose Zombie Custom Tattoo…
Our Experience
Tattooing in Colorado Springs since 2008, Award Winning Tattoo Artist has been tattooing since 1996
Styles include Custom Tattoos, Black & Grey, Nature, Realistic Tattoos, Freehand, Color, Tribals, Cover ups and more!
Information
On Appointment
• Wear loose comfortable clothing to the Tattoo Shop for your tattoo.
For example, tank tops work well for upper arm pieces etc.
Make sure all clothing you wear will not be missed if they get stained.
•Avoid getting a Sunburn right before your tattoo appointment. You will not be able to get tattooed.
• Do not wear anything too tight that will irritate the tattoo when it is finished.
• Being well rested and well fed is necessary for your tattoo appointment.
Make sure to have some food in your stomach so your blood sugar is up.
Feel free to bring a beverage and a snack with you, however eating is not allowed in the work area or during the procedure. Drinks in closed lid containers are allowed in the area.
• Avoid drinking heavily the night before so your blood isn’t thinned.
Also, having a hangover during your tattoo can exacerbate any discomfort.
•Give yourself a good cushion of time around your appointment.
Trying to cram a tattoo into a busy agenda can lead to stress and/or an incomplete tattoo.
Restrictions
•Clients must be at least 18 years of age to get Tattooed!
•Pregnant women are not allowed to be tattooed as per Colorado Health Department guidelines.
•Alcoholic beverages, vaping, and tobacco and thc products may not be consumed or used anywhere inside the premises. The only exception will be for seizure related medical purposes, and a doctor's note will be required.
•Valid state-issued ID is required per appointment that you are expecting to get work done, not just the first session.
Designs
Designs will be ready the day of appointment.
If any changes are needed, they can usually be adjusted at the appointment.
I do not charge for prep or drawing. In some cases where there are extensive redesigns there will be an extra charge.
When I estimate cost, I will let you know how many sessions I think you will need and I usually request you make an additional appointment in case it could be needed.
Aftercare
Tattoos are Permanent so lets take care of it.
Your Tattoo is an open wound for the first 3 days or so, please be careful.
Wash your hands thoroughly before and after touching a healing tattoo.
- Take bandage off after 2 to 3 hours.
Do not re-bandage.With freshly washed hands, wash your tattoo with Luke warm water and anti-bacterial mild liquid pump soap “Dial or Softsoap”, NO bar soap. Use your clean hands to gently wash your tattoo. Do Not scrub or use washcloth.
Rinse tattoo of excess ointment and fluids.
Gently pat your tattoo dry with a clean paper towel until it stays dry.
- Allow the tattoo to stay clean and air dry 10 minutes before applying a small amount of ointment.
A brand new Tube of Aquaphor is generally best. A Very thin coat is all thats needed, so sparingly so it has a dull shine. Do not use or share other peoples tube of Aquaphor.
A NEW Fresh tube specifically for your tattoo is a must.
- Repeat the cycle of washing, drying, and ointment application twice a day for the first 3 to 5 days, until your tattoo is fully healed. Then you can switch to unscented lotion, like “Curel”
There should be a thin flaking which will peel after around 3 to 4 days. This is normal to healing, and can appear black or colored flakes.
•Do not pick, scratch, or peel your new tattoo.
•Do not expose your tattoo to excessive wind, direct sunlight, or tanning beds for 2 weeks.
•Do not submerge your tattoo for at least 2 weeks. No hot baths, hot tubs, hotsprings, swimming, or saunas.
Showers are fine, just not too hot while healing. Wash tattoo in shower separately with luke warm water.
•Do not wear tight clothing or synthetic materials over your tattoo until fully healed.
100% cotton such as t-shirt etc worn loosly over area is best.
•Do Not let sweat stay on Tattoo! Wash it off ASAP. Avoid excessive sweating and gym equipment for the first week.
•Do not exercise in the first few days.
You should immediately wash the tattoo after any exercising during the next two weeks. Sweat carries all the dirt and bacteria on your skin and it is not good to leave it on your healing tattoo.
•Contact with pet fur should be avoided on tattoo during the healing period. Be careful about where pet fur is and how it can come in contact with your tattoo (couch arms, bed sheets).
•Your tattoo healing time is 10 to 15 days on average.
Consult with a health care provider if any signs of allergic reaction or infection appear.
These signs include but are not limited to: increased redness or swelling, the tattoo is painful to the touch, a prolonged fever in the procedure area, and or the discharge from the tattoo, becomes green or yellowish in colour often accompanied with a foul odor.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact your tattoo artist at the following.
-Zombie Custom Tattoo LLC-
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Contact Us
Austin Tattoo Zombie at Holey Grail
1015 South Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903, United States
Hours
Open today | 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm |
We are an Appointment Only shop. Please contact us for an Appointment With the Email Button at the top of page.
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