ABOUT THE ARTIST
ARICA BATES
Arica has been creating artwork her entire life and always dreamed of becoming an artist. After perfecting her skills with paints, graphite, charcoals, and colored pencil, she decided to become a tattoo artist and began tattooing in 2017. In 2019, she opened her tattoo studio, Native Ink.
Arica specializes in black & grey realism as well as color realism.
FAQ
HOW MUCH WILL MY TATTOO COST?
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Arica has an hourly rate of $150/hour. All price estimates are best guesses and are not guaranteed prices. Estimates are based off of the size and placement of the tattoo, but ultimately the price depends on how long it takes to do the tattoo. The time may change based on other factors such as skin type and pain tolerance. Shop minimum is $100.00.
HOW DOES THE DEPOSIT WORK?
A deposit is required to book any appointment. Deposits can range from $100 (minimum) to $500 depending on the size of the tattoo. Deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE, but they do go towards the final cost of your tattoo. For large pieces, they will be applied to your last session. Tattoos may be rescheduled with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice. Your deposit will be forfeit under the following circumstances:
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Appointment no-show
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30 minutes or more late without prior notice
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Project cancellation
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Over one year between appointments for one project
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Rescheduling without 24 hour notice
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Two consecutive reschedules
ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT?
Arica accepts cash and card payments. All debit/credit card payments will be charged a 2.6% processing fee
CAN I BRING A FRIEND?
You’re welcome to bring a friend or family member, but please bring no more than two additional people
WHEN WILL I SEE MY DESIGN
A draft of your tattoo will be presented to you on the day of your appointment. Any edits/changes will be made at this time. Make sure to mention all of your ideas and details in your request form, or you can meet Arica to discuss your ideas in person at a consultation if it is a larger piece.
CAN I CHANGE MY DESIGN/PLACEMENT?
Yes! Please be sure to message Arica ahead of your appointment to make any changes to your design or placement
DO YOU TATTOO MINORS WITH PARENTAL CONSENT?
No. Arica currently does work on clients 18 or older only.
HOW CAN I PREPARE FOR MY TATTOO?
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Please bring a form of photo ID (no school ID’s)
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Make sure to eat a good meal and drink plenty of water before coming to your appointment
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Do not drink alcohol in the 24 hours prior to your appointment, and do not come in with sunburn. If you arrive with sunburn, it may result in cancellation and loss of deposit
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Wear comfy clothes! You are welcome to bring a blanket and pillow
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Bring water! You can also bring snacks!
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If the area to be tattooed is very hairy, trimming it prior to the appointment is helpful
WORK
AFTERCARE
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Always wash your hands with antibacterial soap prior to touching your tattoo when it is fresh!
SANIDERM
Follow these instructions if a clear film bandage was applied at the end of your appointment.
If given one piece of Saniderm:
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Leave this piece on for 4-6 days, depending on amount of fluid collected under the bandage. It is normal to see some fluid under the bandage! Your tattoo may look muddy or hazy underneath. Excessive fluid may cause the bandage to fall off early.
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After 4-6 days, remove Saniderm under warm running water. Find an edge and pull the bandage back over itself slowly and gently, in the direction of hair growth. Never remove Saniderm without running water, this can cause abrasions on your skin!
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Wash your tattoo with unscented antibacterial liquid soap, pat dry with a paper towel. You may now apply a fragrance free moisturizer such as Curel Ultra healing, Lubriderm or Aveeno. Use a very thin layer so your tattoo can breathe. It should not feel wet or gooey.
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Wash 1-2 times a day and apply your fragrance free moisturizer until your tattoo begins to peel or flake.
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After your 2 week healing time, you may stop washing but keep using fragrance free lotion until your skin returns to its normal state (no peeling, flaking, itching, dryness).
If given two pieces of Saniderm:
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Leave the first piece on for 8-24 hours, depending on amount of fluid collected under the bandage. Excessive fluid will affect the adhesion of Saniderm.
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After 8-24 hours, remove Saniderm under warm running water. Find an edge and pull the bandage back over itself slowly and gently, in the direction of hair growth. Pulling upward on Saniderm can be painful. Never remove Saniderm without running water, this can cause abrasions on your skin!
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Wash your new tattoo with unscented antibacterial liquid soap. Do not use foaming soaps or bar soaps. Pat dry with a paper towel or air dry.
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Apply your second piece of Saniderm directly after. Do not apply any moisturizes or lotions to the area, as they will affect the adhesion of Saniderm.
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You can wear the second piece up to 5-7 days. It is normal to still see some fluid under the bandage! Your tattoo may look muddy or hazy underneath.
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After 5-7 days, remove the second bandage the same as the first, under running water by pulling slowly and gently with the direction of hair growth.
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Wash your tattoo with unscented antibacterial liquid soap, pat dry with a paper towel. You may now apply a fragrance free moisturizer or lotion to your tattoo!
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Wash once a day and moisturize as needed until the end of your 2 week healing time. You may still peel or flake, you may not!
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After your 2 week healing time, you may stop washing but keep using fragrance free moisturizer or lotion until your skin returns to its normal state (no peeling, flaking, itching, dryness).
Saniderm is waterproof, so you may take showers while wearing it, but please limit your exposure to water. You may have redness around the edges of your bandage, or if your bandage is on a crease/bend in the skin. If you notice any type of allergic reaction, rash, excessive fluid from the tattoo, burning, or acne, take off your Saniderm IMMEDIATELY! Do not exercise while wearing Saniderm, as your sweat will be trapped under the bandage. Avoiding pools, hot tubs, and sun bathing still applies! Please do not hesitate to contact me if with any questions about your healing.
TRADITIONAL AFTERCARE
If you have sensitive skin, or any type of allergy to adhesives/bandages then I will advise you to follow traditional after care instructions:
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I will apply a temporary wrap to the area that you will keep on for 2 hours to protect your new tattoo while your pores close.
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After two hours, remove your wrap in a clean environment with clean hands.
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Wash your tattoo with unscented antibacterial liquid soap. Do not use foaming soaps or bar soaps. Pat dry with a paper towel or air dry.
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You may now apply a fragrance free moisturizer to your tattoo such as Aquaphor. Use a very thin layer so your tattoo can breathe. It should not feel wet or gooey.
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Repeat the last two steps 2-3 times a day for the first week or until your tattoo begins to peel/flake.
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After the first week, or when your tattoo begins to peel or flake, minimize your washing to 1-2 times a day and switch to an unscented lotion such as Lubriderm for the remainder of your 2 week healing time.
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After your 2 week healing time, you may stop washing but keep using fragrance free moisturizer or lotion until your skin returns to its normal state (no peeling, flaking, itching, dryness).
No pools, hot tubs, or sunbathing for 2 weeks. You may take showers but please limit water exposure outside of washing. Please wait to exercise until your tattoo has healed to prevent rubbing and overworking of the skin. If you notice small red bumps that are sometimes itchy, you may be over-caring for your tattoo or sensitive to your moisturizer/lotion. If this happens, slow down on the washing and use a gentle unscented lotion.
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ADDRESS
Native Ink, LLC
139 N High St, Hillsboro, OH 45133
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