How old do I have to be?
You must be 18 years of age to be tattooed. No exceptions.
We will not tattoo minors even if they have parental consent
or a parent is with them. It is a misdemeanor in the state
of Washington to tattoo anyone under the age of 18. You must
present a current photo ID at the time of your appointment.
Types of acceptable ID are driver's licenses, state ID card,
military ID, or Passports.
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Do I have to make an appointment,
or can I just walk in?
Walk-ins are welcome on a first come first serve basis. We
cannot guarantee that an artist will be available so we suggest
you call ahead and schedule an appointment. A deposit of no
less than $100 is required to hold any appointment.
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What’s the shop minimum?
What’s your rate?
The shop minimum is $100 regardless of the artist or the size
of the tattoo. Each artist has her own hourly rate that is
subject to change at any time without notice.
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Do you take credit cards?
We accept cash, Master Card or Visa only.
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What’s the deposit for?
We require a minimum deposit of $100 to hold your appointment.
All deposits are NON-Refundable, but it is applied to the
final cost of the tattoo. We are happy to reschedule, but
you must give us 24 hours notice to reschedule or cancel an
appointment. Cancellations without appropriate notice, or
no-shows will result in the forfeiture of your deposit.
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Is your shop clean and sterile?
Madame Lazonga's Tattoo holds itself to very high standards.
We strive to make your experience as safe and comfortable
as possible. All needles are single-use only. They are sterilized
prior to tattooing, and disposed of directly after as medical
waste. All artists are certified in cross-contamination and
blood-borne pathogens training. We use medical grade autoclave
to steam sterilize all of our equipment. All artists use high
quality products, such as ink and needles, for every tattoo.
If you have any questions or concerns about the tattoo process
feel free to call us and chat with any of our staff. They
are all knowledgeable and can answer your questions.
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I’m nervous about the pain. Can I take something to take the edge off?
We will not tattoo anyone under the influence of drugs or
alcohol. We also recommend that you refrain from taking aspirin
or other drugs that thin the blood before your tattoo. Ibuprofen,
Acetaminophen, or Aleve are okay to relieve pain. Yes, it
will hurt. Pain is a part of the process, and most of the
time the pain is not as bad as you think.
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I have an existing health condition or am taking prescription drugs. Can I still get a tattoo?
Some health conditions can increase your risk of having a
difficult healing process or even of getting an infection
after a tattoo. Also, some prescription drugs can make the
tattooing process difficult for you and the artist. If you
have a medical concern, please talk to your doctor before
getting a tattoo.
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How long does a tattoo take?
Tattooing time varies depending on the design, the artist,
and on how well you can sit for your tattoo. We are happy
to give you an estimate on how long we think it will take,
but keep in mind it would only be an estimate. You never know
until you actually do it.
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I really want a tattoo, but I'm not sure what I want. Can you help me decide?
Kudos to you for wanting a tattoo. However, we will not choose subject matter for you. We will offer suggestions based on what your ideas or likes may be. If you're not even sure of the subject matter perhaps this is not the right time for you to get a tattoo. You really need to do your homework and think about what you want. We are a custom shop and do not feel that just walking into a tattoo shop and arbitrarily picking a design off the wall is not the best method for choosing your tattoo. A tattoo is forever and should be treated with forethought and intent rather than flippant spontaneity. We'll do the best job possible to customize your tattoo so that it is a high quality tattoo created specifically for you.
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