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  • I purchased a flash design, how do I book?
    COMPLETE BOOKING within 72 hours of purchase or sale may be canceled. (A refund will be sent back to you) Look in your inbox folders for a confirmation email from my website. Here you can select "download" to get access to your password and these instructions. This password allows you to access the calendar page. To book go to: https://www.troldahltattoo.com/tattoo-booking Under Booking Calendar select “Book Now” Enter your password (If this brings you back to the same page, click Book now again and it will bring you to the available time slots). Select the time that best works for you (they are first come first serve) then select Book Appointment. Next provide your information Opting into texts will send reminders about your appointment. Flash Design number can be found in the description of your flash piece on the Shop Page. Please explain the design placement as thoroughly as possible. These placements I WILL NOT do: Foot Ribcage Throat Side of Neck Sternum Share any additional information you would like me to know before you appointment (ex: this is my first tattoo, I prefer silence, etc) Once you have read through the FAQ and Terms & Conditions, select the checkbox. Select Book Now! You will receive an email confirmation of your appointment. If you have any questions, PLEASE refer to the FAQ. If this is an urgent matter or your question cannot be found on the FAQ, please send me an email. **Be aware this is only a deposit, the full price of your tattoo can be found on the product title, image, and description.**
  • How do I book a custom appointment?
    When my Custom Books are open, a tattoo form is available on my website. Fill out this form to the best of your ability and with as much detail as possible. If your design is selected, you will receive an email from me within two weeks of your submission time. To book go to: https://www.troldahltattoo.com/tattoo-booking Under Booking Calendar select “Book Now” Enter your password (If this brings you back to the same page, click Book now again and it will bring you to the available time slots). Select the time that best works for you (they are first come first serve) then select Book Appointment. Next, provide your information Opting into texts will send reminders about your appointment. Please explain the design placement as thoroughly as possible. Share any additional information you would like me to know before you appointment (ex: this is my first tattoo, I prefer silence, etc) Once you have read through the FAQ and Terms & Conditions, select the checkbox. Select Book Now! You will receive an email confirmation of your appointment. If you have any questions, PLEASE refer to the FAQ. If this is an urgent matter or your question cannot be found on the FAQ, please send me an email.
  • Do I get to see the custom design before our appointment?
    I do not send out my designs ahead of the appointment. I kindly ask for your trust in the design process and hope you're here because you dig my work! I always allow time before we begin tattooing to make small edits to the design and ensure you're 100% happy!!
  • Can I make changes to my custom design?
    During your appointment, you can make small changes to your custom design. These changes should take less than 15 minutes to make. However, if you want to make large changes to the design, you will need to reschedule your appointment and forfeit your current deposit. A new deposit will be required to move forward with the rescheduling and the large changes to the design. But why? I have a limited number of appointment slots available each week. The deposits are there as a way to ensure your interest in my art and that our appointment is confirmed. When a client wants to make significant changes to the design, it can impact other clients' ability to book that time slot. Additionally, making significant changes to a design can require more time outside of the studio, which can impact the preparation for our appointment. By forfeiting the deposit and rescheduling, it helps to ensure that my time and resources are being used efficiently to serve all of my clients.
  • How do I reschedule an existing appointment?
    Reach out through email 48 hours in advance to not void your deposit.
  • How do I cancel?
    Locate your booking confirmation email and select the "cancel" button to cancel your upcoming appointment. Please reach out if you have any comments or concerns! Your deposit will not be refunded.
  • Deposit Refund
    Deposits are non-refundable.
  • I've reached out multiple times to book and have not been accepted yet, why?
    It's not you, it's me! No, but seriously it's nothing against you. Due to my growing demand and the amount of time I can tattoo/draw in a week, I must be more selective with projects. If you've submitted the same design idea over several booking periods to no avail, it may just not be for me! But I promise you it's not a flawed concept and there's another tattooist out there that would love to poke it for you. :)
  • You haven't responded to me, is our appointment still set?
    If your idea has been accepted for booking, I've received your deposit and you've been confirmed an appointment timeslot.. you're all set!! If you have emailed specific questions about your appointment that aren't answered in my FAQ, I should get back to you at least a couple days before your scheduled booking. I do my best to keep up but sometimes things get lost in the shuffle. When I'm nearing your appointment, I search for your name in my inbox to check for any missed emails!
  • Are my reference images okay? Do you need more info?
    If I haven't emailed you saying I need different images or more details, your reference images were perfecto and I have all I need. :)
  • Do I tip? Why do I tip? How much should I tip?
    Tips are not required but are appreciated! People will tip tattooers because they enjoyed their experience and love the tattoo they received. Keep in mind that tattooers are independent contractors who pay a rent/percentage each month for their station, pay for their own tattooing/ cleanup supplies, as well as their own health insurance as this is not standard. Tips usually range anywhere from 15-30% of the total cost of your tattoo.
  • Do you prefer cash or card?
    Cash only at the appointment until further notice! Just know I do not typically carry large bills for change. Credit Card payments are only used for placing a deposit online and result in a 3% charge.
  • Why are your prices what they are?
    Tattoo artists, generally, are independent contractors with no worker’s rights or compensation. The price helps toward health and dental insurance along with all the operating costs that come with tattooing. This allows me to be at my best so I can give you the best quality experience and tattoo you deserve.
  • Feral Tattoo Collective Appointment Requirements
    Must be 18 years of age or older- no minors are allowed in the studio- not even as guests Please bring a valid ID to your appointment: We accept: • Driver’s license, the state-issued ID or passport • Tribal ID • Resident alien card -us military ID if your ID has expired, please bring the state-issued temporary paper, along with the clipped ID If you are visiting from outside of the country, please bring your passport. Deposits are non-refundable. No-shows, cancelations, and last-minute reschedules will result in a forfeited deposit. Please email 48 hours in advance if you need to reschedule.
  • Terms & Conditions
    TERMS AND CONDITIONS 18 and Over Policy: Colorado State Law and Minnesota State Law prohibit anyone under the age of 18 to be tattooed. And no, we can not accept parent/guardian consent. A valid, government-issued photo ID showing an age of 18 or older is required in order to be tattooed. Minimum Charge Policy: My minimum charge for a tattoo is $200. This minimum covers the time and expense for my tattooing setup and the cost of each single-use sanitary product I utilize to create safe and professional tattoos. This applies per person, per session. Even if you are getting a single, small dot tattooed, it will be a minimum of $200. Please note that any tattoo that takes more than 45 minutes will automatically cost more than the minimum. Deposit Policy: DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, WITH NO EXCEPTIONS. Deposits will be applied towards the final cost of your tattoo, and are used to hold your tattoo appointment time slot. Your deposit will be forfeited if: you no-show for an appointment, cancel with less than 48 hours advance notice, reschedule more than twice, or arrive more than 30 minutes late. Cancellation Policy: A minimum of 48 hours is required for cancellations unless you are showing symptoms of COVID-19 or the flu. You will not receive a deposit return under any circumstance, but if you cancel with 48 hours notice I will hold your deposit for a future appointment. Reschedule Policy: All appointments require at least 48 hours notice to reschedule. If at least 48 hours notice is given, your deposit will be applied to your new appointment. If an appointment is rescheduled more than twice, your deposit will be forfeited and a new deposit is required. Late Policy: Please let me know if you are running late. If you are running 30 minutes late or more, your deposit will be forfeited and you may be required to reschedule and leave a new deposit. Artwork Policy: I will not email, text, or preview a custom design for your review until your scheduled appointment time. Small revisions can be made to the design on the day of your appointment. If you change your idea, concept, etc, and major or excessive revisions are required, your deposit will be forfeited and your appointment will need to be rescheduled and a new deposit may be required. Custom Design Policy: I will not replicate any custom designs, whether they’re mine or another artist’s work. If you enjoy one of my previous designs/another artist’s design, I can create something similar that is custom to you and your body. Flash Tattoo Policy: Flash tattoos are single-use unless stated otherwise. No changes can be made to flash tattoo designs other than minor size manipulation. Touch-Up Policy: One free touch-up is available within 1 year after your scheduled appointment. Touch-ups cannot be done until the tattoo is fully healed (approx 1-2 months). Tattoos on the head, feet and hands may not be guaranteed a free touch-up and may be subject to multiple touch-ups. Tattoo Refund Policy: NO REFUNDS under any circumstance. In the unlikely circumstance I make a mistake, I will fix the tattoo for free. Please contact me as soon as possible for the best and fastest solution. Guest Policy: Glass Moon: You may bring ONE GUEST. Feral Tattoo: NO GUESTS ALLOWED unless there is a medical reason. If you and someone else are getting matching tattoos and want to come in together, this will need to be discussed before the appointment and is not guaranteed. Pet Policy: Pets are not allowed in the studio unless they are registered service/therapy animals. They must be kept on a leash at all times. Emotional support animals do not fall under this exception and are not allowed in the studio. ​ Product Return and Refund Policy: At this time, I am not offering any returns or refunds for products purchased on the website. This is subject to change. ​ ​ Tattoos by Lauren Troldahl (Troldahl Tattoo), are custom-made, customized designs, which are subject to copyright and intellectual property laws.
  • Is the studio accessible for people with different mobility needs?
    Feral Tattoo Location: We have both ramp and elevator access, but unfortunately no automatic doors. Please let me know if you will need to use these services ahead of your appointment and I’ll come on down when you arrive! My tattooing chair also has an adjustable height, armrests, headrest pieces, and leg pieces. I keep tattoo-safe (synthetic leather) pillows handy as well as places to rest your belongings.
  • Can I bring someone with me?
    Feral Tattoo: Nope! Only one client in the studio per artist. This of course does not include if you have an outstanding circumstance that requires someone there for medical assistance or a registered service animal (this does not include emotional support animals).
  • After your appointment
    • Please contact your artist right away if you develop any symptoms of the flu or COVID-19 after your appointment. • Please keep us updated if you decide to get tested for covid-19. We will need to record this to prevent the spread of covid-19 and notify any clients whom we have come in contact with. • Please note that getting a tattoo can lower your immune system. If you are not comfortable receiving a tattoo at this time, please let us know 48 hours before your appointment date. • See Tattoo Aftercare Guide for more info.
  • Do you take walk-ins?
    No, this is an appointment-only studio.
  • Feral Tattoo Collective COVID-19 Policy
    • Masks must stay on while in the studio (kn95/n95 required, we have these available in the studio if needed). • Clients must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 • Food and drink are to be consumed in the hallway since masks must remain on in the studio. AT THIS TIME WE ARE NOT ALLOWING ANY ADDITIONAL GUESTS. We are only allowed to have one client in the studio per artist. * We are not medical professionals and cannot give you advice or diagnose you. If you have any symptoms or have been in contact with anyone experiencing these symptoms, we will ask to reschedule your appointment. Please respect this decision. We will promptly reschedule with you once we deem that conditions are safe. We ask that you are honest about your health and symptoms. Multiple artists at feral are immunocompromised and we want to make sure that our studio is a safe place that practices habits that prevent the spread of covid-19. *
  • Is there a health risk?
    With any body modification, there is always risk involved. I am bloodborne pathogen certified! My needles are always new and sterilized, only used once, and then disposed of in a sharps container. When you have an open wound there is always a chance of infection. Cleanliness and proper aftercare of your new tattoo are very important!
  • What should I wear to my appointment?
    Wear something comfortable and easy to move around in! And I always suggest bringing a sweatshirt in case you get chilly. Clothing for specific tattoo placements below! Lower Arm: a shirt that easily rolls up (and stays up) or a short-sleeve Upper Arm: preferably a tank, or a short-sleeve that easily rolls up (and stays up), tube tops Sternum, Stomach, Back*: a button-up is a fantastic option because it can be easily adjusted or worn backward, loose t-shirts, and tank tops. (nipple pasties if you would like extra coverage during sternum) Chest, Upper Back, Neck: a button-up is a fantastic option because it can be easily adjusted or worn backward, low collar t-shirt/tank, tube tops. (nipple pasties if you would like extra coverage during low chest) Butt, Hips: underwear with elasticity that you don't mind getting ink on (swim bottoms work too!), sweatpants that are easily adjusted, loose shorts or skirt Upper Leg: loose shorts or skirt Lower Leg: pants that easily roll up (and stay up), loose shorts or skirt Foot: comfortable shoes with room (I do not recommend wearing converse-esque sneakers, leather/work boots, or sandals)
  • Do you tattoo darker skin/ melanated skin?
    Absolutely, it's important to me that my work is made for everyone. If you have any questions about your skin and the tattooing process/ healing, please feel free to reach out! *While I do not often use ink colors aside from black and grey, I will occasionally use red, blue, or green at request for custom appointments. Please let me know if you'd like a free color test before your tattoo appointment!*
  • Is this an LGBTQIA+ friendly space?
    WE LOVE YOU, WELCOME TO GLASS MOON OR FERAL TATTOO AND WELCOME TO MY CHAIR <3
  • Do you tattoo over scar tissue?
    Yes I do! If there is significant scarring, it’s best we have a consultation first to make sure everything is safe to tattoo and create a game plan :)
  • Do tattoo's hurt?
    Yes! This will not be the most pleasant sensation, but also not the worst. The most important thing during the tattooing process is to listen to your body, whether than means zooming through the whole design or taking a bunch of breaks. I'm your biggest cheerleader and just excited you're here for the ride!
  • What is the tattooing process like?
    When you arrive at the studio you will begin by filling out a consent form, and I'll need a valid ID to scan. Once the paperwork is completed, we'll look over the design together and make sure it's just what you want. Next, we begin stenciling. The stencil can be moved around as many times as you like until we find the perfect placement, be picky. NOW THE FUN BEGINS! I'll let you know when I'm ready to begin and wait for your go. Whether you wanna chat through the tattooing process or chill out and pop in the earbuds, I'll try and make the experience as comfortable as possible. When we're all done, it's time to look in the mirror and have a lil photoshoot (if you're comfortable)! Following this, we bandage the new tattoo, talk through aftercare, take care of payment, and you are on your way. Welcome to the cool kids club!
  • Do you tattoo other people's art?
    I prefer my using my own designs, but if you've received permission to use someone else's work or it's in the public domain I'm happy to consider it.
  • Which Ink(s) do you use?
    Dynamic Triple Black, Solid Lining Black, And Eternal Ink for greys/reds/blues.
  • Touch-Ups
    FREE TOUCH-UPS FOR THE FIRST 12 MONTHS AFTER RECEIVING YOUR TATTOO!
  • Can I drink alcohol or take drugs to relax before my appointment?
    NO. Alcohol and other drugs, including Tylenol may thin your blood and/or cause excessive bleeding. If you show up to your appointment under the influence, we will need to cancel your appointment and the deposit will be forfeited. The risks outweigh the benefits.
  • Are tattoos permanent? How can they be removed?
    Most doctors warn that complete removal is usually not possible, at least without scars. Read more about your options from the Mayo Clinic
  • Should I get a tattoo?
    Do what's right for you! Tattoos can be an exciting way to express yourself to the world and those around you. If you don’t have a tattoo and you are already wondering about removal, you should probably wait until you are ready to make a lifetime commitment.
  • How should I prep for my tattoo appointment?
    Great question! The first step is making sure you’re in a healthy headspace before our appointment. It’s so important to listen to your body! If you’ve been having a hard time emotionally, physically, etc. and the thought of getting tattooed just increases your anxiety, consider reaching out 48 hours in advance to reschedule. If you’re feeling good and ready, come on over and we’ll party! READ THROUGH MY FAQ FOR ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE! 1.) Lotion for a week beforehand, as well as a one-time light exfoliation a few days before your appointment. 2.) Check your emails for any updates from me the evening before and the morning of your appointment. 3.) Eat a healthy meal and stay hydrated before your appointment. (Feel free to bring a small snack and water bottle to your appointment!) 4.) Wear comfortable clothing that can easily show the area being tattooed. 5.) Arrive at your appointment with enough time to find a parking spot. If your questions are not answered in my FAQ, then feel free to reach out to me directly through email :)
  • What ointments and soaps/liquids do you use?
    Green Soap, Isopropyl Alcohol, Distilled Water, Bactine. For ointment, I use Hustle Butter (vegan) but can use Aquaphor by request.
  • How do you bandage your tattoos?
    I bandage my work in Derm Shield by Recovery, which is a non-latex, vegan adhesive bandage that stays on for 1-2 days. If you are someone who has very sensitive skin or reacts to adhesives, we can opt for regular gauze bandaging and wrap, which stays on for a maximum of 12 hours. Please see my tattoo "Aftercare guide" for more information.
  • How do I take care of my new tattoo?
    The Basics: • Leave the Derm Shield bandage on for no more than 1-2 days unless instructed otherwise. Clean hands and then remove in the shower or sink under running water (for a regular bandage, leave it on for 3-12 hours). • Once the bandage is removed, wash the tattooed area gently with mild, fragrance-free soap (think Dove, Dr. Bronner’s or Dial Gold) and warm water. Make sure to remove all excess ointment, blood, and ink. Gently pat dry with a paper towel. DO NOT SCRUB. • Wash your tattoo 1-2 times a day for 4 weeks. • After washing the tattoo and patting dry the skin, apply a thin layer of unscented lotion or tattoo balm. • Your tattoo will peel and/or flake. This is a normal part of the healing process. It will also be itchy while it heals, however, do not pick, itch or scratch the tattooed area while it's healing! • Consult a healthcare professional at the first sign of infection. Important: NO SUN, SWIMMING, SOAKING, SAUNAS for at least 2 weeks. Vegan Aftercare Options: • Soap- Dr. Bronner’s Baby Unscented liquid or bar soap • Ointment: Hustle Butter Deluxe • Unscented Lotion: Everyone Lotion Unscented, Everyone 3in1 Unscented
  • What is a "multi-use" flash tattoo design?
    If a flash design is marked as "multi-use" it means more than one person can purchase the design and have it tattooed. The quantities are, however, limited and will vary from design to design. Once sold out, the flash design will no longer be available to claim.
  • What is a "single-use" flash tattoo design?
    A "single-use" flash design is a piece that only one individual can purchase and have tattooed!
  • I purchased a flash design, how do I book?
    COMPLETE BOOKING within 72 hours of purchase or sale may be canceled. (A refund will be sent back to you) Look in your inbox folders for a confirmation email from my website. Here you can select "download" to get access to your password and these instructions. This password allows you to access the calendar page. To book go to: https://www.troldahltattoo.com/tattoo-booking Under Booking Calendar select “Book Now” Enter your password (If this brings you back to the same page, click Book now again and it will bring you to the available time slots). Select the time that best works for you (they are first come first serve) then select Book Appointment. Next provide your information Opting into texts will send reminders about your appointment. Flash Design number can be found in the description of your flash piece on the Shop Page. Please explain the design placement as thoroughly as possible. These placements I WILL NOT do: Foot Ribcage Throat Side of Neck Sternum Share any additional information you would like me to know before you appointment (ex: this is my first tattoo, I prefer silence, etc) Once you have read through the FAQ and Terms & Conditions, select the checkbox. Select Book Now! You will receive an email confirmation of your appointment. If you have any questions, PLEASE refer to the FAQ. If this is an urgent matter or your question cannot be found on the FAQ, please send me an email. **Be aware this is only a deposit, the full price of your tattoo can be found on the product title, image, and description.**
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