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UPDATES: 

• NOW BOOKING : SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER
  
• Yes, video used on this website is Daft Punk One More Time MV
  
• Tattoo Gift Cards: Available via “Gift Shop“ ; personalized or plain 

PRICING & POLICIES 

• Booking Form
• Reply Time: 1 - 10 Business Days 
• Location: Black Cat Tattoo(Google Maps) / 659 Johnson Street, V8W 2E8, BC lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) /// Downtown “Victoria”

• $200+GST/hour (5 Hours & Under)
• $180+GST/ per hour (5 Hours+ Customs & Flash) 
• Tipping: the tattoo industry is the same as any personal service industry, not mandatory but appreciated; alternatively, food, snacks and lattes are gladly accepted c:

• Non-Refundable Deposits:  All appointment(s)  require a 50% deposit paid via an emailed invoice; entailing your project details, estimates and a date closest to your availability preference. This deposit will then be deducted from your tattoo session with the remaining balanced paid in person. 
  
• Drawing Fees: All customs require a small to large ($50 - $100+) flat drawing fee in order to start your design process; non-refundable/transferrable
  
• Reschedules: Limited up to two reschedules if 72 hours of notice is given; third and subsequent will require a new non-refundable deposit 
  
• Running Late? - if you are running late, please give us a heads up via email to deter forfeiting your deposit after a grace period of 20 minutes;  we understand life happens—accommodations will be made based on genuine communication.

• Placements: feet, fingers, most of the hand, genital area, face, and scars that are under two years old 
  
• Subjects: others’ work without written permission, micro-fineline tiny work under 2”, extreme colourism or realism, neo-traditional., hate, vague cover-up 

PREPARATIONS & AFTERCARE: 

• eat a good meal, get sufficient sleep, buy some snacks 
  
• moisturizing the placement(s) as many nights leading to appointment date 
  
• deter any strenuous activities before and after
• bring a refillable water bottle, quiet entertainment and clean clothing 
  

• yes, it all hurts; pain tolerance differs from every body and person 

• must be requested due to limited space and Black Cat’s covid-19 policy 

• must be requested and provided by client

1. Prepare a clean bedroom and fresh linens, wash your hands and grab clean paper towels
   
2. Gently Remove Bandage after: 
   Cotton Gauze: overnight
   Second Skin: 24 hours minimum 
3. Cleanse gently with lukewarm water and unscented soap at end of shower 
   
4. Pat dry with clean paper towels and apply a thin layer of unscented moisturizer
5. Keep it covered at all times with loose clothing 
6. Leave it alone until scabbing begins in the second week; try your best to stay dry and avoid soap 
7. Once scabbing begins, avoid scratching or picking! Instead, start moisturizing lightly once a day (water based only). 
8. Once healed, practice a healthy skincare routine and sun safety for longevity 
9. Email us a clear healed photo! We would love to see and make sure everything is A-OK!
   

• Re-bandage 
• Touch tattoo with unclean hands or allow anyone to touch your tattoo
• Over-moisturize or use medical ointments, oil based moisturizers,  fragranced or sunscreen
  
• Soak tattoo in any water or high-risk sports/activities 
• Clean or dry with personal or fabric towels until fully healed 
  
• Pick, peel or scratch tattoo at anytime
• Expose to direct sunlight 
• In direct contact with pets and pet dander