FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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First Contact:
We want our clients to feel safe and have the best tattoo experience, so we treat the entire process from initial contact to when you get your tattoo with care. After you establish contact, we’ll schedule a free sit-down consultation where we’ll discuss your design and ideas and look over your visual references. Your artist will work on creating your custom tattoo design and have a final version ready for you to review on the day of your appointment. When you’ve settled on the design, and both you and your artist know precisely what you want with your tattoo, we’ll go ahead and book your appointment.
Appointment Day:
On the day of your appointment, you’ll sign a consent form and proceed to your artists’ station to begin your session. You’ll spend the first half hour reviewing your designs and making any final changes so your artist has enough time to make adjustments (if there are any). The next stage is for your artist to work on your tattoo placement using a temporary stencil until you’re both satisfied with how it looks. Once the stencilling has been approved by the client, the next step is for the artist to start the tattooing process until the session is complete.
Aftercare:
Now that you have your new tattoo taking the best care of it is crucial. We’ll provide instructions created by our team of professionally trained tattoo artists to ensure you heal perfectly without risking infections, scarring or fading. Your aftercare routine is simple to follow with only a few steps, so it’s not hard to keep up with. We also have a variety of different types of aftercare at the studio available for purchase.
Yes, absolutely. We prioritize safety and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and sterilization in our studio. Your well-being is our top priority, and we follow strict health protocols to ensure a safe tattooing environment.We use high-quality tattoo materials, including disposable needles and tubes, and we are fully licensed and inspected by the City of Toronto.
Tattoo pricing can vary depending on the size, complexity of the design, and the artist’s hourly rate. During your tattoo consultation, our artist will provide you with an estimate based on your chosen design. Our minimum price is $150 for the first hour of work, with additional time billed at $75 per half hour. Larger, more complex designs are priced per session and the rate varies by artist. We provide personalized consultations to ensure that you receive an accurate quote for your design. Click here to book a free consultation and get a price quote.
While we do accept walk-in appointments when available, it’s recommended to schedule in advance to secure your preferred time slot. This way, you can ensure that your artist is available and ready to accommodate your needs.
Yes, we highly recommend that you book an appointment to ensure that you have the time and attention of your chosen artist. This will also give you the opportunity to discuss your ideas and collaborate with your artist to create your perfect design.
To ensure our clients respect our artist’s time and efforts, we require a non-refundable deposit to confirm your appointment. We require a $100 deposit for tattoos of 1-3 hours, and $200 for half and full sessions. Each session requires a separate deposit. After your tattoo is done, your deposit is deducted from your tattoo’s final price.
Heartless Ink Tattoo Studio offers a wide range of tattoo services, specializing in custom tattoo designs, black and gray tattoos, colourful tattoos, cover-up tattoos, and more. Our talented artists are skilled in various tattoo styles to cater to diverse preferences.
Yes, we specialize in creating custom tattoo designs that are tailored to your preferences and ideas. Our artists will work closely with you to bring your vision to life in a unique and artistic way.
The level of discomfort experienced during a tattoo session can vary from person to person. While some areas may be more sensitive than others, our artists are skilled at creating a comfortable experience for you. They will guide you through the process and offer tips for managing any discomfort.
Yes, we have a portfolio of our artists’ previous work that you can browse in our studio. You can see a diverse range of tattoo styles and designs to get inspiration for your own tattoo.
Absolutely! We welcome your own tattoo design ideas and encourage collaboration with our artists. Whether you have a sketch or a digital image, we’ll work with you to create the perfect tattoo design.
Tattoo healing time can vary depending on the size and placement of the tattoo, as well as individual healing abilities. Generally, it takes about 2 to 4 weeks for a tattoo to fully heal.
Certainly! We have a collection of reviews and testimonials from our satisfied clients that you can browse in our studio or on our website.
Our talented artists specialize in a wide range of tattoo styles, including black and grey, color realism, micro realism, fine line tattoos, traditional, neo-traditional, Japanese, and more. We offer custom designs and consultations to ensure that your tattoo is personalized and unique to you.
Yes, to get a tattoo at Heartless Ink, you must be at least 18 years old. We strictly adhere to age restrictions and require valid identification as proof of age before proceeding with any tattoo service.
Yes, we offer free personalized consultations to discuss your ideas and create a unique design that meets your preferences. Our artists can provide sketches and digital mock-ups to help you visualize your design before getting tattooed.
We provide thorough aftercare instructions to ensure your tattoo heals properly and maintains its vibrancy. Following these guidelines, which include keeping the tattoo clean and moisturized, will promote a smooth healing process.
It is very rare that our tattoos require touch-ups. However, sometimes the ink may come out during the healing process. In these types of situations, we provide touch-up services, but they are not always free. To qualify for a free touch-up, you must have purchased and used our aftercare products, followed our aftercare instructions correctly, and contacted our front desk within 2 months of the date of your appointment. We will then ask you to please come to the studio or send in a few clear, well-lit photos and/or videos of the areas to be touched up and we will assess whether a touch-up is required and get back to you to book your appointment. Under no circumstances will we touch-up, darken, or add to a tattoo for free if we decide that a touch-up is not necessary. All touch-ups due to client negligence, error, or injury are not covered by the studio, nor are touch-ups for hand and feet tattoos. All touch-ups that do not qualify as free touch ups will be charged by the hour.
Yes, we periodically offer special promotions and discounts for our clients, as well as referral programs and loyalty rewards. Follow us on social media or sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on our latest offers and events.
Our tattoo artists are highly experienced and passionate about their craft. They have years of experience in the industry and are committed to delivering exceptional tattooing experiences.
Booking a tattoo appointment is easy. You can either visit our studio in person or contact us via phone or email to schedule an appointment. Our friendly staff will assist you in finding a convenient time slot.Click the button below to fill out our contact form and schedule an appointment.
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During a tattoo consultation, you’ll meet with one of our talented artists to discuss your ideas, design preferences, placement options, and any other questions you may have. It's an opportunity for you to collaborate and ensure your tattoo design is perfect.
Yes, our talented artists are skilled in tattoo cover-ups. They can transform old or unwanted tattoos into beautiful new designs that you’ll love.
We accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards as forms of payment for our tattoo and piercing services. Please have valid identification when using a credit or debit card.
Yes, we occasionally host tattoo events and promotions. To stay updated on our latest offers, follow us on our social media channels and check our website regularly.
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