Frequently Asked Questions
While we are no longer requiring masks in the shop, it is still appreciated if you choose to wear one!
Location & Parking
Rosewater Tattoo is located at 2915 NE Broadway St. in Portland, Oregon. Street parking is available on Broadway as well as in the surrounding residential neighborhood.
Booking
For custom tattoo inquiries please email me!
Once I have received your request I will respond to begin the booking process.
Pricing & Deposit
I charge $150/hour with a $100 minimum.
A non-refundable $50 deposit will be accepted at time of booking. This amount will be put towards the total cost at the end of your appointment. I accept cash, card, and Venmo for payment.
Flash and pre-drawn designs are priced based on size. Designs fro each category can be viewed in my Instagram highlights here.
Materials
All materials are from reputable manufacturers. I use sterile, single-use, disposable cartridges, needles, and tubes. Everything used in set ups, including the ink, are entirely vegan friendly. The products used are suitable for all skin types, and we do not use any latex in the shop. Please let me know if you have any special needs, sensitivities, or allergies that must be accommodated.
Guests
A tattoo studio is not a safe environment for pets or children under any circumstance.
Before your appointment
You must have a valid state ID and be 18 or older to receive a tattoo in the state of Oregon.
Be sure to get a good night sleep prior. Fatigue will negatively effect your pain tolerance and stamina.
Heavy alcohol consumption the night before a tattoo appointment is discouraged, as it thins the blood and decreases personal stamina.
Eat a balanced meal and drink plenty of water before your appointment. If you know you will be sitting for several hours, it's not a bad idea to bring a snack to eat during a break. All beverages must have a resealable lid. Water is available to clients on request.
Dress appropriately for your tattoo. Wear comfortable clothing and be sure that the artist can reach the tattoo location without hassle. Your clothing should not tighten around or rub against the location of your fresh tattoo.
Rescheduling
Tattoo dates are liable to change and retain their deposit, given at least 72 hours notice.
Rescheduling with less than 72 hours is considered a last minute reschedule and will require an additional deposit.
If you reschedule twice or more consecutively, you will be required to leave an additional deposit.
If you show up more than 20 minutes late to your scheduled tattoo, you forfeit your time slot and your deposit.
If you show up to an appointment unprepared (i.e. without your ID) it is then considered a last minute reschedule, and you will be required to leave another deposit.
Aftercare
This aftercare may differ from what you have heard elsewhere and this is simply because there is no “Correct” aftercare formula. There are too many factors (artist, skin type, activity level, general health, design, etc). Everyone is different and will heal differently, so pay attention to what your body tells you. The best way to ensure a healthy tattoo is to live a healthy lifestyle. Avoid smoking, eating poorly, and picking at your skin. Stay hydrated, if you take vitamins continue to do so, practice general hygiene, use common sense and do not be afraid to ask questions!
Wash your hands before making any contact with a new tattoo. This is to minimize risk of irritation or infection. Do not let pets or other people touch your tattoo while it is healing.
Leave your bandage on over night, if possible, and rinse gently when you remove the bandage. If your bandage slips, falls off, or is compromised in any way, remove it completely and gently wash the area. Do not re-bandage.
Gently wash your tattoo with an anti-bacterial liquid or foam soap (we recommend Dial) using only your hands. Do not use bar soap or any soaps with alcohol or fragrance.
Allow the tattoo to air dry or gently pat your tattoo dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. Do not rub or clean with a used bath towel. (gross!)
If your skin becomes dry/tight/itchy, feel free to apply a thin layer of lotion (we recommend Lubriderm, Curel, or Aquaphor) but you may use any lotion or tattoo aftercare cream that does not have alcohol or a fragrance. Continue to lotion as needed, no more than 2-3 times a day, for the next two weeks.
Wear clean, non abrasive, clothing over your tattoo for the first 2 weeks– nothing that will pinch or rub on your new tattoo.
On the 3rd or 4th day of healing your tattoo will begin to peel. This is normal. Do not pick at the skin, as it will flake off naturally. The pigment is still attached to the areas that have not flaked off, so by picking at the scabs or flakes, you are potentially ripping pigment out of your skin and compromising the quality of your tattoo or causing scarring.
Your skin must be exposed to air to heal, so after removing the original bandage do not drown it in lotion, do not keep it wrapped up, and do not keep it submerged in water for extended periods of time. You may shower, but you may not soak in a pool or tub. No swimming for two weeks.
Do not expose your tattoo to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time for two weeks. No tanning.
Do not wear abrasive materials, jewelry, or shoes that may rub against your tattoo.
Beware of gym equipment! Wipe it down well before using it. If you get sweaty be sure to clean your tattoo afterwards.
Please do not seek advice from friends, family, or others, without consulting your personal tattooist.
We cannot be held responsible for the poor advice of outside sources. If you do not take proper care of your tattoo there is risk for infection. If you believe that your tattoo is infected, seek professional medical attention immediately, as a tattoo artist is not capable of supplying you with the necessary antibiotics to fight infections.