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CAN YOU SEND MY DESIGN VIA EMAIL?You can only view your design in the shop.
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CAN I DISCUSS A TATTOO PROJECT WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT?We do all our tattoo consultations online through our website, if we are unable to understand completely the project we will set up an appointment for an in person consultation.
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CAN I COPY A TATTOO IN YOUR GALLERY?All images, photos, drawings, illustrations are original creations, works of the spirit of the artists of Angel Tattoo. These works are protected by copyright and intellectual property law. You DO NOT have permission to copy or reproduce ANY images in any format from our website, social media pages, or other platforms displaying our work. We thank you to respect these laws.
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DO YOU PRACTICE THE SEMI-PERMANENT TATTOO?This is not a practice carried out at Angel Tattoo. If you would like to try semi-permanent tattoos we would recommend using ephemeral tattoo based on Jagua ink. This is a natural ink obtained from a fruit, the life of the tattoo is 1 to 3 weeks and this will give you a preview of the rendering of your tattoo. We do not recommend henna ink because of the high risk of allergies and reactions to the skin.
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DO YOU TATTOO AT HOME?Absolutely not, this is not only illegal but also very unhygienic. There will be no exception.
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WILL MY TATTOO AGE WELL?The most important aspect of ensuring your tattoo stays fresh and clear for many years to come is following the healing instructions! If you fail to follow the healing instructions your tattoo can degrade at a very rapid rate. It is also important to avoid high UV rays (The Sun) by applying sun protection as you would normally do in these types of conditions.
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I'M NOT SURE WHAT TATTOO I WANT, OR WHERE IT SHOULD GO?!"If you are not sure what tattoo you actual want, we would suggest you do some basic research for the type of design, style, and size. For example, if you are thinking of a tattoo related to flowers, search for "Flower Tattoo Designs" and bring us the designs you like. We have books and flash in the shop that you are welcome to browse and talk to us about what you would like. When you give us an idea, an artist will draw a design to see if you are happy before going any further. Some area's of the body are going to better than others to place your tattoo. With time, your tattoo can be affected by how your skin ages. We can help you decide on the day or when you come to speak to us.
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WILL YOU TATTOO A MINOR?The State of Florida has mandated under Chapter 64E-28, Florida Administrative Code, that no one under the age of 16 years old may get tattooed. Anyone that is 16 or 17 years of age must receive consent as documented and notarized on the state-mandated form linked below
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WILL MY TATTOO HURT?The human body is actually well equipped to deal with being tattooed. Usually, after the first few minutes, the body will release natural chemicals that help to numb the area. However, you should still expect to feel slight scratching, and heat from the skin, all of which is a completely natural, and safe reaction. Everyone is different, some people feel pain, others don't. When people do experience pain, it is usually more of a discomfort as opposed to pain. It's really not that bad, trust us.
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CAN I REMOVE A TATTOO?The first, and usually easiest option is a cover-up. This is the practice of covering an old, or unwanted tattoo with a new design, however, this can be difficult depending on the tattoo you no longer want. You would need to speak to an artist and show them the tattoo to confirm if a cover-up will work for you. The second option is Laser Tattoo Removal. This must be done by a dermatologist or licensed outlet. We do not perform this at Angel Tattoo.
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WILL YOU CHARGE ME FOR DRAWING THE TATTOO DESIGN?We do not specifically charge you for the drawing, however, we will usually request that you pay a deposit before the artist starts to draw anything. The artist is taking time to create this drawing for you for the sole purpose of the design being tattooed on your person. You will not own the drawing, even if you pay a deposit. The drawing will always remain the property of the artist. When making an appointment for your tattoo, you will be given a quote depending on the complexity of the pattern, style, and design. We will contact you to make any other changes if needed. In other cases, the modifications will be made, if necessary, on the day.
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CAN YOU TATTOO OVER SCARS AND MOLES?It is possible to tattoo on a scar provided that it is not recent and it is not too much relief (Minimum 2 years). A scar does not have the same texture as your skin, so it is not possible to tattoo as easily as elsewhere. Skin surfaces with scar tissue, especially from severe burns, are often difficult to rework. It often takes a while. Tattooing on a mole is not recommended because it is important to be able to follow its evolution in the long term; you can ask your dermatologist if your moles are benign before considering your tattoo.
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CAN I APPLY AN ANESTHETIC CREAM?We do offer numbing cream at the front desk for $27.50 ,the cream must be put on 90 minutes PRIOR the appointment ,following Tattoo Numbing Cream co. instructions ,the area will stay numb for approximately 3 hours…. We also offer H2Ocean Nothing pain reliving foam soap for $20 and that can be used during the tattooing process, does not need to be applied before the tattoo. Nothing Pain Relieving Soap contains 4% lidocaine and is formulated to numb & disinfect during the tattoo process.
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HOW LONG WILL MY TATTOO TAKE?It depends on the design, placement and how well you sit.
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DO YOU PRACTICE PERMANENT MAKE-UP?We do not practice permanent makeup at this time.
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CAN I GET A QUOTE ONLINE OR BY TELEPHONE?We only give quotes via our website once you've submit an inquiry.
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I got pierced and have a keloid/pustule/granuloma! What do I do to improve it?https://safepiercing.org/troubleshooting/
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Do you pierce with guns or needles?Our studio uses single-use, disposable piercing needles and aseptic techniques for our piercing procedures. Jewelry is sterilized prior to insertion and any other implements used (forceps, etc.) are sterilized as well. This minimimizes any cross contamination or potential health hazards. Additionally all of our staff are certified with bloodborne pathogens training by the National Safety Council. 1. Piercing guns cannot be effectively sterilized, and there are documented cases of disease transmission from piercing guns. (Download this Journal of the American Medical Association article.) 2. Gun studs do not accommodate for the different thicknesses of your skin tissue (ears/lobes/nostrils), and the studs can easily become embedded against your skin or even migrate. The mall kiosque jewerly is also cheap and usually mixed with nickle, which causes reactions to many people's skin and piercings. 3. Operators working at piercing kiosks are not trained in bloodborne pathogens and disease transmission. AKA -- they don't lnow how to prevent YOU from not getting sick or catching diseases by their dirty piercing guns...! 4.Getting your ear cartilage pierced with a gun can be especially dangerous and carries a risk of permanent damage to the nerve(s) and tissues. You can develop scar tissues or even keloids.
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Can I get pierced while pregnant or nursing?No, we do not pierce anyone who is pregnant or nursing. Your body and system are already under tremendous stress from dramatic changes that leave you and your baby susceptible to increased risks of infection, allergic reaction and/or rejection. To ensure a healthy and easier healing and piercing-- it is best to wait until you are finished nursing before considering a new tattoo or piercing. This will prevent any issues from arising on you as a new parent.
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Will you pierce minors?Yes, however we require a notarized letter by a parent or guardian per the State of Florida. "A person may not perform body piercing on a minor without the written notarized consent of the minor's parent or legal guardian, and an establishment may not perform body piercing on a minor under the age of 16 unless the minor is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian as specified in section 381.0075, Florida Statutes. This act constitutes a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in section 775.082 or section 775.083, Florida Statutes."
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What type of jewelery do you use?Our studio uses sterile ASTM F-136 Titanium jewelry. This prevents any reactions from cheap metals or allergies.
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DO I NEED AN APPOINTMENT FOR PIERCINGS?No appointment necessary for piercings ,However its always better to call before coming in just to be sure our piercer is available.
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I'm having issues with my piercing(s)! HELP!!Having issues? Take a look at the APP piercing troubleshooting guide. If you are still having issues, please be sure to reach out to your piercer!
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What piercings/body modifications do you NOT do?Our studio does not perform the following: Surface piercings Hand web piercings Dermals Extreme piercings (rhino, septril, austin, nasallang piercings, etc) Tongue splits Scarrification Implants Suspension Ear cropping/pointing Snake eyes/Frog eyes Genital Anything that requires a tool other than a needle used to insert visible jewelry into flesh is beyond our scope of support or service. We are licensed to perform professional body piercing services and professional tattoos. Anything that is extreme or has a high chance of rejecting/migrating we do not do. At the end of the day, we want you to leave with a happy and healthy piercing that will last you for years to come.
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Do you practice cosmetic make-up tattoos or semi-permanent tattoos?No, these are not a practices carried out at Angel Tattoo. If you would like to try semi-permanent tattoos we would recommend using ephemeral tattoo based on Jagua ink. This is a natural ink obtained from a fruit, the life of the tattoo is 1 to 3 weeks and this will give you a preview of the rendering of your tattoo. We do not recommend henna ink because of the high risk of allergies and reactions to the skin.
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Can I get a quote via phone?No. For the most accurate pricing, we recommend using the form (Contact Us) to get all the details sorted. This will ensure you get the more accurate price based on size, location, design, as well as any other details. Since tattoos are a visual craft, we cannot based on audible discussion what something may or may not cost.
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I'm not sure what I want or where it should go??If you are not sure what tattoo you actually want, we would suggest you do some basic research for the type of design, style, and size. For example, if you are thinking of a tattoo related to flowers, search for "Flower Tattoo Designs" and bring us the designs you like. When you give us an idea, an artist will draw a design to see if you are happy before going any further. Some area's of the body are going to better than others to place your tattoo. With time, your tattoo can be affected by how your skin ages. We can help you decide on the day or when you come to speak to us.
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Can I copy a tattoo in your gallery?All images, photos, drawings, illustrations are original creations, works of the spirit of the artists of Angel Tattoo. These works are protected by copyright and intellectual property law. You DO NOT have permission to copy or reproduce ANY images in any format from our website, social media pages, or other platforms displaying our work. We thank you to respect these laws.
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How long will my tattoo take?This is impossible to answer without seeing you first. You would need to discuss this with your artist. Tattoos can last 40 minutes to an entire day, sometimes even over multiple sessions.
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Can I discuss my tattoo idea without an appointment or deposit?If you have an idea, we recommend you use our TATTOO INQUIRY FORM to get a quote and discuss further. For people who wish to talk with a tattoo artist, especially for large pieces, we ask that you call beforehand to make sure the tattoo artist is available when you come. You are still welcome to visit without an appointment, however, you may have to wait to see the artist and most of the time the artist are tattooing all day so its better to set up a consultation through the web site.
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Will you tattoo a minor?The State of Florida has mandated under Chapter 64E-28, Florida Administrative Code, that no one under the age of 16 years old may get tattooed. Anyone that is 16 or 17 years of age must receive consent as documented and notarized on the state-mandated form linked below
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Will my tattoo hurt?The human body is actually well equipped to deal with being tattooed. Usually, after the first few minutes, the body will release natural chemicals that help to numb the area. However, you should still expect to feel slight scratching, and heat from the skin, all of which is a completely natural, and safe reaction. Everyone is different, some people feel pain, others don't. When people do experience pain, it is usually more of a discomfort as opposed to pain. It's really not that bad, trust us. :)
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Can I remove a tattoo?The first, and usually easiest option is a cover-up. This is the practice of covering an old, or unwanted tattoo with a new design, however, this can be difficult depending on the tattoo you no longer want. You would need to speak to an artist and show them the tattoo to confirm if a cover-up will work for you. The second option is Laser Tattoo Removal. This must be done by a dermatologist or licensed outlet. We do not perform this at Angel Tattoo.
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Can I apply an anesthetic cream prior to my appointment?You are welcome to use an anesthetic cream. We sell these in the shop so you are welcome to visit us to discuss how and when to apply the cream before your tattoo appointment. Please be aware the anesthetics do not kick in until AFTER skin is broken into!
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Do you/will you tattoo me at home?Absolutely not, this is not only illegal but also very unhygienic. There will be no exception.
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Will you charge me for drawing the tattoo design / Do I need to leave a deposit? (Deposit Policy)We do not specifically charge you for the drawing, however, we require that you pay a non-refundable deposit before the artist starts to draw anything. The artist is taking time to create this drawing for you for the sole purpose of the design being tattooed on your person. You will not own the drawing, even if you pay a deposit. The drawing will always remain the property of the artist. When making an appointment for your tattoo, you will be given a quote depending on the complexity of the pattern, style, and design. We will contact you to make any other changes if needed. In other cases, the modifications will be made, if necessary, on the day. Tattooers are providing a service and craft-- so you will still be charged the initial deposit should you: 1.) cancel less than 48 hours before your appointment, 2.) do not show for your appointment, 3.) cause issues for the artist (i.e. too many design changes/combative) or 4.) You reschedule more than once. The deposit is always non-refundable and a refund for it is at artist discretion, regardless of how much time the artist has spent on your design (whether 30 minutes or 5 hours). By paying for the deposit you are agreeing to these terms, as staff always indicates in writing or verbally that the deposit is non-refundable.
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Can you tattoo over a scar or mole?It is possible to tattoo on a scar provided that it is not recent and it is not too much relief (Minimum 2 years). A scar does not have the same texture as your skin, so it is not possible to tattoo as easily as elsewhere. Skin surfaces with scar tissue, especially from severe burns, are often difficult to rework. It often takes a while. Moles are generally not recommended to be tattooed over. Tattoo ink can hide suspicious changes in moles. Ink can also seep into underlying tissues and mimic the spread of metastatic melanoma.
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Will my tattoo age well?The most important aspect of ensuring your tattoo stays fresh and clear for many years to come is following the healing instructions! If you fail to follow the healing instructions your tattoo can degrade at a very rapid rate. It is also important to avoid high UV rays (The Sun) by applying sun protection as you would normally do in these types of conditions.
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Can you send my design via email?You can only view your design in the shop. You're welcome to set up an in-person consultation so the sketches and design(s) can be reviewed before getting tattoo'd.
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Can you tattoo my hands/fingers?Yes-- but there are some stipulations that you should be aware of. Please be sure you read this article and view these images before inquiring. Generally, finger/hands tattoos are best suited for those in the body mod / tattoo industry. For more details, please refer to the article linked before.
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