Question 1

How do I book an appointment?

Accepted Answer

• Before you send me a question, please first read the FAQ’s. The questionnaire will probably provide you with all answers to your questions.
 • On the basis of the questionnaire, fill out the contact form and send us your inquiry. Use a ruler to give a precise idea of the tattoo size dimensions. The bigger or smaller amount of centimeters can create a significant difference in time planning.
 • Usually within 24hrs I will send you an answer to your request, where I will let you know if your intent is to be implemented according to your preferences, and the day/time we are able to offer an appointment for.
 • We will contact you (by email or DM) and agree on the time of the appointment. Please transfer the deposit (we will send you a payment link) to our bank account 5 days prior to the appointment. Your appointment is final after we have received the deposit. Please check your spam folder if you haven't receive an answer from us within 5 days.
 • I will prepare a design in advance or will work with you on the design at your appointment before tattooing. I never present our designs beforehand. But I always plan enough time, if necessary, I will edit the design for you till we hear you say: ‘It’s beautiful, it’s exactly or even better what I have imagined!

Question 2

How should I prepare for my tattoo session?

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Before your appointment you should:
 • you have eaten well
 • sleep well and be fit
 • do not take extended sunbaths
 • if you have dry skin or freshly tanned skin, please do a peeling at the area to be tattooed if possible.
 • should you have a dry skin area such as hands, forearms, elbows, knees or ankles tattooing, the skin must be moisturized by creaming until the tattoo appointment
 • if you have a sensitive skin you can shave the area to be tattooed carefully the day on your appointment as we do dry shaving before sterilizing the skin in preparation for the tattoo
 • a shower that morning before you come in would be nice
 • please don't bring your party of 50 friends. One friend or family member is fine!
 • Bring your own lunch, if you aren't in the occasion there are a lot of places near our tattoo studio with nice lunch takeaways.

24 hours before and after tattooing you should:
 • do not take blood thinners, eg Aspirin, Marcumar or energy drinks
 • do not consume alcohol/drugs
 • drink a maximum of one cup of coffee / black tea

Question 3

What is the minimum age to get a tattoo?

Accepted Answer

We only tattoo individuals who are 18 or older, regardless of Dutch law. We may ask for ID to verify your age; this is not personal, but sometimes it can be difficult to determine your age from online interactions.

Each tattoo request will be reviewed, and if it goes against our personal beliefs or values, we reserve the right to decline it.

Question 4

Can I get a tattoo with several people at the same time?

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This is possible, but depends on the design, however the max. is 3 people per appointment. If you want to come with more then 3 people, I will spread it over different timeslots/days. I would like to receive your request in 1 appointment form. This keeps all correspondence together and makes it easier for me to prepare.

Question 5

Why do I have to pay a deposit?

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I require a deposit to confirm your appointment. The amount of the payment depends on the agreement. This amount will be deducted from the total amount at checkout. I do this to protect my time. So if you don't show up, the time will be compensated because this spot can often no longer be filled. You can cancel or reschedule the appointment up to 24 hours before the start of your appointment while retaining your deposit. If you want to make a new appointment after your no-show, you will have to pay the full deposit for the new appointment.

Question 6

Can I cancel my appointment?

Accepted Answer

If you have to postpone your appointment, please do so 7 days before your appointment in person, in the studio or by mail. No extra costs will be charged. If you do this too late (24 hrs before the appointment) or try the wrong mail address, your deposit will expire, also by no show and cancellations.

Question 7

What color options are available for my tattoo?

Accepted Answer

We have many color options and if we don't have we'll make sure it is there for your appointment. So, if you have (a) color(s) in mind please contact us and we can see if we have it or can order it.

Question 8

What should I wear to my tattoo session?

Accepted Answer

It’s more important to be comfortable than to be fashionable. Looser is better than tighter, and keep in mind you want to be able to cover up certain places that might show, depending on where you're getting your tattoo. We will always respect your privacy and cover any areas as needed.
 We suggest to wear black clothes, so when the ink drops it will not show on your clothes.

Question 9

I want a tattoo with only white ink, is that possible?

Accepted Answer

No, I do not tattoo with white ink only. I do of course use white ink for applying details.

Question 10

When should I avoid getting a tattoo?

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Please avoid getting a tattoo in the following cases:
 • On areas that have had plastic surgery or radiation within the past year;
 • On a scar that is less than a year old;
 • On an area that was tattooed less than six weeks ago;
 • On an area where a tattoo was lasered off in the past three months, or where the laser wound has not fully healed;
 • On irritated skin, such as bumps, dark moles, or swellings;
 • If you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
 • If you are pregnant.
If you're unsure whether you should get a tattoo, it's always best to consult your doctor. Please be open and honest with us, as we can serve you best when we have all the information.

Question 11

Can I bring a friend or family member?

Accepted Answer

Of course! It is always nice to have someone in such an exciting situation to advise you. But remember that I have only a small area and therefore only one person can come along & no pets.

Question 12

What is the proper aftercare for my new tattoo?

Accepted Answer

During tattooing, the skin breaks, causing a wound. If you take good care of the tattoo, it will take about six weeks for this wound to heal. If the tattoo is covered with a sterile compress or cling film, you can remove it after 3 to 5 hours. Wound spray or self-adhesive transparent film should be left in place until it wears off or falls off naturally, but we recommend no longer than 3 days. You are allowed to shower with a tattoo. 
Treat the uncovered tattoo wound as follows: 
• Wash the tattoo twice a day with a mild unscented soap; 
• Pat the tattoo dry with a clean towel after washing; 
• Apply an ointment to the wound that the tattoo artist has given you or that she recommends. 
During the healing process, make sure you: 
• touch the tattoo wound as little as possible (wash your hands before handling the tattoo). 
• do not scratch the tattoo wound; 
• do not cover the tattoo wound with tight or soiled clothing; 
• do not cover the tattoo wound with plasters or bandages; 
• avoid (bubble) baths, swimming pools, saunas and steam baths; 
• do not expose the tattoo wound to sunlight or a tanning bed. The tattooed skin remains very sensitive to sunlight even after healing. Therefore, always apply sunscreen to your tattoo.
Please note: contact your doctor if there is extreme redness, swelling, bleeding or wound fluid, colorchange or chronical pain.

Question 13

My tattoo itches while healing. Is this normal?

Accepted Answer

As the skin rejuvenates itself, usually about a week after the tattoo was done, the itch sets in. This is 100% normal. Good moisturizers will help immensely with this but do not scratch it!  If lotion isn’t helping, run it under cold water for a few moments and you should be itch free.

If you're unsure whether your tattoo is healing properly, feel free to reach out to us via phone, Instagram DM, or email at sappho@sapphotattoo.com.()

Question 14

How long does it take for my tattoo to heal?

Accepted Answer

The majority of your new tattoos healing process will be done within the first two weeks. However, the skin is still working to heal and rejuvenate and you need to plan on a 4-6 weeks for your skin to be back to its previous state.

Question 15

Wanneer kan ik mijn touch-up plannen?

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Na drie weken zou je tattoo voldoende genezen moeten zijn, zodat wij eventuele plekken die een touch-up nodig hebben kunnen beoordelen.
Wij bieden één gratis touch-up aan, die binnen drie maanden na je oorspronkelijke afspraak bij Sappho Tattoo gepland moet worden.
Als je de touch-up op een tattoo wilt laten doen die niet door ons gezet is, geldt er een vergoeding.

Neem vooraf contact met ons op om de beschikbaarheid te bespreken en te bekijken of dit mogelijk is.

Question 16

Can I buy a gift card?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can! Send us a message and we will make a personal gift card and send it through e-mail.