FAQ
I want to get a tattoo from Gypsy Rose. What next?
First off, great choice! We’re happy you found your way to us whether it is from a little research, or a recommendation from a friend.
We currently have 7 tattoo artists in the shop. Every artist is unique and it is very easy to find a style suited to you. Take a look at their portfolios to get an idea of what style of work they have.
Once you’ve decided on the artist you can set up a consultation. From the consultation you can book your tattoo appointment.
What happens during a consultation and how much will it be?
A consultation with an artist is complimentary! Having a consultation gives you the chance to speak with your tattoo artist directly. You are welcome to bring in some reference material to show an idea of what it is that you would like. This helps the tattoo artists translate your idea into your tattoo and gives them a better idea of style that you’re looking for.
What is the Deposit and how is it used?
Gypsy Rose Tattoo requires a deposit in order to book a tattoo appointment. Deposit amount is 1 hour+ (varies by artist/tattoo size/hours booked). Larger tattoos will require a larger deposit.
The amount left for a deposit comes off the final price of the tattoo.
Your deposit is used only for the specific tattoo you are booking for. If you would like your artist to design another tattoo, you will be required to leave another deposit.
If you make major changes to the style, scope or subject matter of your tattoo after artwork has been created for you we will require a new deposit and your original deposit will be kept for design time.
Leaving a deposit is recognized as acknowledgment to our Deposit and Cancellation Policies.
What if I need to re-schedule or cancel my appointment?
Our policy is that you are required to give us 48 hours notice to cancel or rescheduling your appointment. This can be done in person, email or by phone. Our phone messages are time stamped, so even if you can’t speak with someone directly, we will know exactly when the message was left.
With that said, life happens. If there is an unexpected circumstance, we will be reasonable. It will ultimately be left to the discretion of the artist.
If you are more than 15 minutes late for your appointment, we will charge you for the time.
What about sterilization?
Most artists at GR use disposable cartridges and disposable grips which come in sealed, sterilized single use packaging. Each package is stamped with the date it was sterilized on.
While much of the tattoo industry moves towards a totally disposable set-up, our piercers still predominantly use Stainless Steel tools that require sterilization.
Once used, a piercing tool is:
Our Autoclaves are heat and pressure chambers specifically designed for the sterilization of medical equipment. The Autoclaves themselves are re-certified annually, and tested monthly through the Provincial Lab of Alberta to ensure that they are functioning properly (our test results are displayed on our front counter). Finally, our autoclaves also provide detailed printouts with each cycle so that the machine can be fully monitored all the time.
ALL NEEDLES ARE SINGLE USE (piercing and tattoo).
Inks are never re-used.
Any item or surface touched during the tattoo will have a disposable plastic barrier.
All sharps are contained in a puncture proof receptacle and are incinerated.
First off, great choice! We’re happy you found your way to us whether it is from a little research, or a recommendation from a friend.
We currently have 7 tattoo artists in the shop. Every artist is unique and it is very easy to find a style suited to you. Take a look at their portfolios to get an idea of what style of work they have.
Once you’ve decided on the artist you can set up a consultation. From the consultation you can book your tattoo appointment.
What happens during a consultation and how much will it be?
A consultation with an artist is complimentary! Having a consultation gives you the chance to speak with your tattoo artist directly. You are welcome to bring in some reference material to show an idea of what it is that you would like. This helps the tattoo artists translate your idea into your tattoo and gives them a better idea of style that you’re looking for.
What is the Deposit and how is it used?
Gypsy Rose Tattoo requires a deposit in order to book a tattoo appointment. Deposit amount is 1 hour+ (varies by artist/tattoo size/hours booked). Larger tattoos will require a larger deposit.
The amount left for a deposit comes off the final price of the tattoo.
Your deposit is used only for the specific tattoo you are booking for. If you would like your artist to design another tattoo, you will be required to leave another deposit.
If you make major changes to the style, scope or subject matter of your tattoo after artwork has been created for you we will require a new deposit and your original deposit will be kept for design time.
Leaving a deposit is recognized as acknowledgment to our Deposit and Cancellation Policies.
What if I need to re-schedule or cancel my appointment?
Our policy is that you are required to give us 48 hours notice to cancel or rescheduling your appointment. This can be done in person, email or by phone. Our phone messages are time stamped, so even if you can’t speak with someone directly, we will know exactly when the message was left.
With that said, life happens. If there is an unexpected circumstance, we will be reasonable. It will ultimately be left to the discretion of the artist.
If you are more than 15 minutes late for your appointment, we will charge you for the time.
What about sterilization?
Most artists at GR use disposable cartridges and disposable grips which come in sealed, sterilized single use packaging. Each package is stamped with the date it was sterilized on.
While much of the tattoo industry moves towards a totally disposable set-up, our piercers still predominantly use Stainless Steel tools that require sterilization.
Once used, a piercing tool is:
- Run through an ultrasonic (super vibration) cleaner in a solution
- Manually hand scrubbed inside and out
- Rinsed and dried
- Packaged and Sterilized in an AutoClave
- Stored again for future use.
Our Autoclaves are heat and pressure chambers specifically designed for the sterilization of medical equipment. The Autoclaves themselves are re-certified annually, and tested monthly through the Provincial Lab of Alberta to ensure that they are functioning properly (our test results are displayed on our front counter). Finally, our autoclaves also provide detailed printouts with each cycle so that the machine can be fully monitored all the time.
ALL NEEDLES ARE SINGLE USE (piercing and tattoo).
Inks are never re-used.
Any item or surface touched during the tattoo will have a disposable plastic barrier.
All sharps are contained in a puncture proof receptacle and are incinerated.