Client Care

Key Takeaways Pre-booking conversation matters: Ask about timing, design preferences, and experience level before scheduling. Scheduling options: Back-to-back, simultaneous (two artists), or split days each have pros and cons. Complementary > identical: Designs that work independently often age better than exact matches. Double the aftercare: Two fresh tattoos means two supplies and separate instructions for each partner. Know when to redirect: Hesitant partners, recent relationships, or pressure situations are red flags. Valentine’s season brings a predictable wave: couples wanting matching tattoos. Hearts, coordinates, initials, puzzle pieces, you name it. Some have been planning for months. Some booked yesterday after a romantic dinner and too much wine. ...

Key Takeaways Same questions, every time: Clients forget aftercare instructions the moment they leave. Written instructions get followed. Confidence matters: When you recommend products and give clear instructions with certainty, clients trust you and follow through. Normal aftercare signs: Itching, peeling, light scabbing are all part of the process. Give clients clear guidance on what’s normal vs. when to see a doctor. Downloadable template: Use our aftercare card template to save yourself from midnight text messages. You’ve done beautiful work. The client is thrilled. They’re admiring their fresh ink in the mirror. And then: ...