♡Booking♡

To book an appointment, please fill out the tattoo request form!
You will then be contacted by me at aliciabartonartist@gmail.com to confirm details and collect a $50 deposit to secure your date. The deposit is a small, non-refundable fee which goes towards the final cost of your tattoo.
Deposits are collected via Venmo (@aliciabarton). 

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♡Terms & Conditions♡

By scheduling an appointment with me, you agree to and understand the terms laid out below. Please ensure you read! Feel free to reach out with any questions ♡
 

• Email is the best form of contact! DM is accepted, but sometimes may become lost in my inbox and response time is less consistent.

• Appointments are re-confirmed the day prior or the morning of your appointment via the original method of contact. Please ensure you answer at least 2 hours prior to your scheduled time slot. 

• If you arrive more than 20 minutes late without notifying me prior, a new deposit may be required. If you're running late, it's ok! Just let me know. Tattooing is not my full time job so I need to keep my schedule as organized as possible. Thank you for understanding! ​

• No call no showing an appointment reserves me the right to keep your original deposit, and a new deposit will be required in order to rebook. No showing an appointment also reserves me the right to reject your re-booking request and may potentially black list you from my books. Please show respect for my time and let me know ahead of time if you must reschedule! Life happens and rescheduling is not a problem!

• ​Touch ups are 100% free forever. If you experience any fall out, please message me to arrange a touch up!

• All Square transactions are subject to a $5 surcharge. 

♡Payment♡

Cash is always the preferred method of payment, but I am able to accept Venmo and Square transactions!

Square accepts all major credit cards, Afterpay, and Apple Pay.

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♡Arrival♡

Please arrive no earlier than 5 minutes prior, or 10 minutes later to your scheduled appointment time.

Please ensure you have eaten a full meal, are hydrated (bring water!), and had a full rest. We have snacks available in shop if you need a pick me up. Take as many breaks as you need. Comfortable clothing is encouraged. Feel free to bring in any other comfort items you may need such as a blanket, small pillow, headphones, etc. 
 

I am located at Goodnight Tattoo, 35 N. Main Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118
Parking is on-street or there is a parking lot adjacent to the building available on weekends only (permit only during weekdays, you will be ticketed). On-street parking is easy and always available, no stress!

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♡Tattoo Healing♡

Please feel free to contact me at ANY time during the healing process if you have any concerns!!!
Please follow these guidelines to ensure optimal healing results.​

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Second Skin:

If using any form of second skin, you may keep the wrap on for up to 4 days. Remove the wrap in the shower under warm water for easiest removal. Pull from the corner, away from the tattoo, and allow the bandage to lift off the skin. Do not try to rip it off like a band-aid! If you notice any redness, itchiness, puffiness, or raised corners, or any weirdness, please remove the wrap immediately and do not wait the 4 days. This may be a sign that you are allergic to the second skin.
Do not use second skin if you have overly sensitive skin or are allergic to adhesives. 
 

Plastic/Saran Wrap:

If you are wrapped with plastic wrap, remove the wrap after a few hours or once you get home from your appointment and wash. I highly recommended replacing with a new layer of fresh saran wrap to sleep for the first 1-2 nights, especially if you have pets, to ensure no pet hair, dander, or other contaminants touch the fresh tattoo, as those are the top causes of infection. Be careful for the first few days especially to avoid anything which may harbor bacteria touching the fresh wound.

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Cleaning the Tattoo:

Once either type of wrap is removed, wash your new tattoo with clean, washed hands and anti-bacterial, unscented soap 2x per day. Dab dry with a clean paper towel. Keep your tattoo moisturized with a thin layer of fragrance-free lotion after washing, or whenever it feels itchy/uncomfortable. Aquaphor/petroleum based products are not recommended as they can easily suffocate the tattoo. 

I recommend Hustle Butter, or a more affordable water-based option is Aveeno/Jergens! 

Ensure that your lotion is applied thin and rubbed in thoroughly.

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After a few days, you will notice your tattoo begin to scab over. Do not fret! This is completely normal. Once your scabs all naturally fall off, you will notice shiny new skin has grown over your tattoo. Do NOT pick or pull your scabs off! Once this process is complete (around 2 weeks post-tattoo, sometimes longer for color) your tattoo is healed! Congrats on your new beautiful body art. While healing, avoid direct sun exposure to the tattoo, tanning, and pools/hot tubs for (conservatively) 3 weeks. Sun burn will negatively affect the healing process, and may be extremely painful.

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Do not pick or scratch at your tattoo! This can cause ink fall out and damage your tattoo. Lightly tap/'slap' your tattoo to relieve itchiness if lotion does not suffice. This uncomfortable feeling will subside after a few days. After you are fully healed, be sure to use SPF 30 on your tattoo to protect from sun exposure/fading.

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♡ Thank you for choosing me as your artist ♡

-Alicia

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