FAQS

Washing of Hands, and Temperature Checks with be MANDATORY UPON ENTERY.

According to medical websites on the internet and based on general collective knowledge, the average normal body temperature is generally accepted as 98.6°F (37°C). Some studies have shown that the "normal" body temperature can have a wide range, from 97°F (36.1°C) to 99°F (37.2°C). A temperature over 100.4°F (38°C) most often means you have a fever caused by an infection or illness.

MASKS ARE REQUIRED INSIDE THE BUILDING.

PLEASE HAVE YOUR VALID ID* READY UPON ARRIVAL - REQUIRED FOR ENTRY. YOUR NAME AND DOB MUST MATCH YOUR BOOKING CONFIRMATION. APPOINTMENTS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can You Get A Tattoo While Taking Aspirin Or Blood Thinning Medication?

  • Please note if you are taking any blood thinners they may cause an increased risk of bruising. It is not advisable to get a tattoo while taking these medications. If possible, completely avoid these medications 1 week before and after your tattoo session. Please discuss with your physician before discontinuing your medications.  Medications to be aware of and possibly avoided are: Aspirin, Advil, Aleve, Naproxen. When taking blood thinners (and even alcohol to a lesser extent) before getting a tattoo, the blood thinning effects are going to make it much easier for the blood to seep through the tiny holes created by the needles, and the blood is going to be coming out in higher volumes than normal.

  • Taking aspirin before getting a tattoo can also present problems. Aspirin naturally decreases your blood’s ability to clot efficiently. This means that during/after getting a tattoo, the area will likely continue to bleed for much longer than it would do under normal circumstances.




What is the legal age to get a tattoo?

  • In NEW YORK CITY, 18 + years of age is the legal age to get a tattoo. New York state of law (section 260.21) prohibits tattooing a minor even with parental consent.

  • Valid Government Issued Photo ID is required for entry as proof of identification and legal age.



Can I get a tattoo without providing ID?

  • No.

  • Snow Tattoo REQUIRES you to provide *VALID GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID as proof of identification and legal age prior booking any tattoo appointments. Failure to provide a government issued photo identification will result in no appointments and possible banning from the studio.

  • Snow Tattoo’s first priority is your safety and security. One must have an ID to identify the clients we will be welcoming into our studio.

    • Booking name and inquiry, submission request form must match your ID. Failure to provide correct information will result in no appointment booking, and possibly banning from the studio. Client booked to arrive at the studio, must have ID that must match booking name, inquiry and submission request form. Failure to provide ID and correct information during submission request or during appointments, will result in loss of deposit and a cancelled appointment and possible banning from the studio.

      Snow Tattoo is a private art and tattoo studio, and our client’s safety, security, and the quality of tattoos, are our number one priority. Providing the correct information contributes to the quality of your tattoo session, security and safety of your artist and partners at the studio, other artists within the venue, and yourself as well.




How much is the Cost for a Tattoo? Is there a Studio Deposit?

  • Rates depend on the design, detail, size, and placement. All tattoo studios, especially high-demand studios like Snow Tattoo, require a Standard Studio Deposit to reserve an appointment. If a Studio or Artist has many clients requesting for tattoos, the deposit will cover the time and studio space that is reserved. A non-refundable and non-negotiable, and non-transferrable standard deposit. ($500, $750, or $1000 for Pop Ups and Advanced Bookings / $550 deposit for PMU/Cosmetic Procedures / $2500 for Private Events)

  • The Standard Studio Deposit is required as a placement to secure and hold your appointment. This means that your appointment date and time will be reserved for your tattoo session. Your deposit will be deducted form the final cost of the tattoo to be completed in full after your tattoo session. Every Tattoo Studio has a minimum fee based on the mastery of the artist, years of experience, technique, quality of products, inks, needles, and overall service. At Snow Tattoo Private Studio, you will be taken goood care of by master tattooer Sarah Gaugler with fifteen (16) years of advanced professional fine-line tattooing experience, and Snow Tattoo has a minimum studio fee of a $550 base rate* to start, for simple mini tattoos, and $1000 base rate to start for tattoo enhancements, scar cover-up , or cover-up tattoos (*Pop Up minimum base rate is $550, for simple mini custom tattoos / For Private Events, Reservation Deposit starts at $2500 and base rate is $1000 minimum per tattoo.)

Snow Tattoo specializes in fine lines and black ink. As the professional aesthetic of the artist, black ink best works with the signature style of Snow Tattoo. It looks best and lasts well over time without the need for touch ups or maintenance at the clients’ expense, and black ink tattoos that are showcased on visible extremities will any desired clothes on any occasion. Please note that the minimum shop fee is $1000 as the base rate to start for simple tattoos that require any additional color.

  • All Deposits will be deducted from the cost of the tattoo, unless a client fails to be present at an appointment without 14 days notice. Failure to re-schedule within at least 14 days does not give the studio enough time to book another client in your place and will be considered lost time at the private studio. Rescheduled appointments must be within 60 days of the original appointment time. Tattoo appointments may only be rescheduled once after the initial appointment . 14 Days is NOT required to book an appointment. You can book your appointment at anytime before your desired date as long as the date and time you request is available. Once your reservation deposit is submitted, deposits are non-refundable. Be sure to commit to your selected date and time once you have selected your appointment request. Cancellations will only be accepted with VALID REASONS up to 3 days before your appointment, if reservations are made within less than 14 days.

  • The final cost of the tattoo is based on the size, detail, design and location on the body where it will be placed, Tatto0 estimate is thoroughly explained in full detail, during the designing phase of your tattoo session, before your tattoo session begins.

  • Deposits are non-refundable. Deposits are non-transferable. All services are non-refundable. All sales are final.

  • Advanced Reservations

  • Touch-Up Booking

  • Tattoo Pop-Up



How long does it take to receive a booking date?

  • Wait time may vary. Due to the demand of requests, Snow Tattoo is currently re-scheduling clients that were previously Booked in Advance. If you have an Advanced Booking, you will be prioritized on the waitlist at the soonest availability should there be an unexpected opening at the studio that will fit the time frame and design that you intend on having done. Sudden openings may be available at an estimate of within 2 weeks -6 months for Advanced Bookings and Gift Card Purchases, and submissions for tattoo requests may take up to a few months to a year or more. (At the moment, we are not booking yearly due to the current events that are constantly changing due to COVID-19. We are maintaining monthly bookings to keep in line with the news and external factors that may affect booking arrangements and clients’ travel plans.) Please note that we may not be able to guarantee and opening on your desired date, but we try our best to make it work, close to, or around your desired dates, if at all possible.

  • You can book your appointment at anytime before your desired date as long as the date and time you request is available. Once your reservation deposit is submitted, deposits are non-refundable. Be sure to commit to your selected date and time once you have selected your appointment request. Cancellations will only be accepted with VALID REASONS up to 3 days before your appointment, if reservations are made within less than 14 days.

  • REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR INBOX AND SPAM FOLDERS.




Will my Tattoo be Custom Designed just for me?

  • Yes. Your tattoo will be custom designed in Sarah’s Signature Style, to create a unique and quality design and tattoo, tailored just for you.

  • Designing and tattooing are done on the same day of your tattoo appointment for the most accurate design according to your own unique measurements, body proportion, physique, aesthetic, style and flow.

  • On the day of your reserved booking appointment, you will be given the opportunity to introduce yourself and explain your design concept and the meaning behind the tattoo that you would like to have done. You may also bring reference images or any items that you feel will be helpful to create your unique tattoo design. All tattoos are custom designed and hand illustrated for every client. (In respect to other artists, Snow Tattoo will never copy another artist’s work.)

  • During the designing process, you may be asked follow up questions to enhance the personalization and customization of your design, while it is being created. This will also give you the opportunity to add and edit the specific details and placement of your tattoo. Each tattoo is hand illustrated and bespoke to every individual to create a unique and quality signature style tattoo design for every client.



Will I be given the option to choose from Sarah’s Signature Flash Designs?

  • Yes. There are many designs and references for you to look at in the studio. If you would like to have an Original Signature Flash Design, you may choose from the designs provided at the studio. However, every tattoo is redesigned and hand illustrated on the day of your appointment and will still be custom designed and edited to your own unique measurements, body proportion, physique, aesthetic, style and flow for the most accurate design created just for you.



What inks are used?

  • Snow Tattoo uses the best quality vegan friendly ink brands that have been well researched over the span of 16 years. We use the highest quality vegan friendly brands that are transparent with their ingredients, say no to animal testing, and do not contain any heavy metal components.



What forms of payment is accepted?

  • Cash is 100% preferred, however we do accept Venmo and PayPal (+tax and service charge)




Can I get a tattoo if I am pregnant?

  • We do not recommend getting a tattoo any person who is pregnant or breastfeeding.





Can I get a tattoo on my face?

  • Depending on the design and specific placement and other factors, the answer to this is case to case, as a professional tattooer, the artist has the right to decline face and hand tattoos as a placement for your tattoo. Highly visible tattoos, such as on the face, can cause the wearer to become the subject of stereotyping or impede the chances of finding future employment. A tattoo artist who feels you're not ready to take on the consequences cannot in good conscience allow you to get such a tattoo. However, if you truly would like a face tattoo to express your true self, we will be happy to provide a beautiful face tattoo, custom designed, just for you. Snow tattoo also offers pmu/cosmetic tattoos for interested candidates.




Do hand or finger tattoos fade?

  • Depending on your own unique skin and specific placement, hand or finger tattoos may or may not fade. Some hand placements are great for tattoos, but spots closer to the palm, due to frequent washing, natural skin shedding and sweat glands, may fade quicker. Expert tattooers like miss Sarah, will advise you on the day of your appointment on the best spot for your tattoo upon analyzing your skin and desired placement. It is not guaranteed that pigment will hold on areas like hands, fingers, face and feet. If you would like a hand or finger tattoo or a tattoo on areas with healing results that cannot be guaranteed, be prepared to commit to touch up, if needed. Please note, if you are prepared to commit to regular ink sessions, then your finger tattoos can last as long as other tattoos. If your tattoo fades on a location that is not guaranteed like hands, fingers, face, and feet - and you would like a to do your tattoo again, this will be considered as a new tattoo.

  • Your tattoo artist will be able to discuss your desired results with you, and assess your desired placement, to determine and advise the best design for your tattoo, depending on your own unique skin qualities. If needed, touch ups will be charged accordingly.  This will cover your studio reservation, sanitary set up and clean up of the equipment and procedure area as well as supplies necessary to provide a clean and safe tattoo applied by your artist and the and time allotted for your tattoo session.



Can I get a “tattoo enhancement” or “cover up on a previous tattoo?

  • Yes. Snow Tattoo offers tattoo cover-ups, tattoo-enhancements, and tattoo beautifications.

  • Your tattoo artist will be able to discuss your desired results with you, and assess your desired placement, to determine and advise the best design for your tattoo, depending on your own unique skin qualities. 

  • Every situation varies. Please be as descriptive as possible when submitting your tattoo request.



Can I get a tattoo to cover up my scar?

  • Yes. Snow Tattoo offers scar-beautification/scar cover-up.

  • Your tattoo artist will be able to discuss your desired results with you, and assess your desired placement, to determine and advise the best design for your tattoo, depending on your own unique skin qualities. 

  • Every situation varies. Please be as descriptive as possible when submitting your tattoo request.




Will I be required to sign a Tattoo Waiver?

  • Yes. All professional tattoo studios around the world will require clients to sign a tattoo waiver. A tattoo waiver will consist of several clauses that outline the various risks involved in getting a tattoo. By signing the waiver, the client will be acknowledging that they understand and accept these risks, and waive the rights to any issues against the tattoo studio, artists, employees or associates related to the studio.

  • Make sure you read your waiver and you understand all the information required prior your tattoo session and make sure to ask any questions, before your tattoo session.



What do I do before my session?

  • Drink a lot of extra water to stay hydrated, and have a meal or a snack for energy at least two hours, prior your session.

  • See our easy Pre-Tattoo Instructions.





How do I take care of my tattoo after the session?

Can I fly on an airplane after my tattoo session?

  • Yes you can fly on an airplane after your tattoo session, as long as you follow your Aftercare Instructions and tips that will be given to you after your tattoo session.



Can I get an MRI after getting a tattoo? What inks are used?

  • Yes. Snow Tattoo uses the highest quality vegan friendly brands that do not contain any heavy metal components.



Can my friend, relative, or significant other come?

  • We know how much clients would love to come with a good friend, relative, or significant other. Only one person with a confirmed appointment will be accommodated inside the studio, to ensure the quality of the overall tattoo session from start to finish and the quality of clients overall full experience.

  • Establishments and Cafes are accessible within the vicinity of the studio, for companions that are waiting (or for back to back bookings.)

  • Let’s all do our part to reduce the risk of the spread of the coronavirus and it’s variants. Thank you for your cooperation.

What are some important disclaimers to keep in mind before getting a tattoo?


Read more Information and Do’s and Dont’s before your session:

Do’s

  • TRUST YOUR ARTIST. You’re here for a reason. Trust the process! We provide a comfortable environment for you and you will be given enough time to express what you would like to have done. If you already love what you see from previous works, then, you will definitely love your very own personalized, custom tattoo that was created just for you. Your artist, Sarah Gaugler has professional fine line tattooing experience of over 15 YEARS.

  • Do make sure you have read and understand all the information provided for your tattoo session.

  • Do make sure you have enough payment to cover the cost of the tattoo, plus a tip for your artist if you feel like they deserve it (although not required, it is always appreciated!)

  • Do bring water, juice, or other small snacks you might want either while or after you get tattooed.

  • Do bring a change of clothes depending on whether you will be needing a more comfortable attire during your tattoo session.

  • Do have a fun session! When you are all booked and confirmed for your appointment, it will be time for you to prepare for your tattoo session by reading your PRE-TATTOO INSTRUCTIONS. Enjoy!

  • Do YOU have any more questions? Consider reading our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.

If any of the terms and conditions of the studio are violated including aftercare suggestions, we will be excluded from liability and we have the right to cancel any service prior the session, during the session, or any service in the future. Any cancelations due to failure to abide Studio policy’s will result in loss of deposit and charged studio time, if any was provided.

We reserve the right to refuse our services.