The FAQ for future tattoo clients
Your questions may find their way through these articles.
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- All
- age
- gift
- scar
- healing
- advice
- recommendations
- design
- pain
- ink
- commitment
- training
- hygiene
- essential
- post-tattoo
- preparation
- tattoo project
- regulation
- appointment
- shop
- care
- price
- tattoo technique
Training in tattooing
You get paid well just to draw…
BEWARE of what you read on the internet: tattooing is not ‘an easy job where you earn a lot of money’
I will tell you more.
A well-thought-out tattoo
I am not in favor of rushing, especially when it comes to tattooing.
(WARNING: this is just my opinion. But I have seen the ‘tattoo trend’ taking off…)
Reschedule or cancel an appointment?
Any cancellation or rescheduling of an appointment must be notified at least 48 hours before the said appointment. Otherwise, or if a design has already been created, the deposit will not be refunded and an additional fee will apply to book a new appointment.
Numbing cream
Puncturing the skin to insert ink is quite intense and is not necessarily painless… but can you use numbing cream to reduce pain?
I am too old to get a tattoo…
There is no age limit for getting a tattoo! Or almost… minimum age is 18!
WARNING about energy tattoos!
Beware of new trends that take your money and can sometimes put you at risk!
Removing the second-skin bandage
Once you are tattooed, you are happy, but deep down, with a worried and teary eye, you think to yourself:
‘How am I going to remove the bandage without it stinging?
It's easy!
And you, do you need to wear socks?
It is my lifestyle; I do not impose it on anyone.
Freehand tattoo
Freehand is a tattoo technique where the artist does not use a stencil (transfer) and draws the chosen design directly on your skin with a marker.
This allows the design to fit PERFECTLY to the curves of your body.
Rules of etiquette to follow
A few rules to follow when coming in for a tattoo (because this isn’t grandma’s house…)
Getting a tattoo in summer: yes!
Getting a tattoo in summer is great, for several reasons, the first and main one being:
There are more available appointment slots because everyone thinks you should not get tattooed in summer!
I no longer like my tattoo…
No shame in that. It can happen to grow tired of a tattoo or simply no longer identify with a past tattoo at all.
To avoid spending your time hiding this ‘mistake’ or dealing with regret or remorse, there are several solutions.
Your loyalty rewarded!
After your second appointment, ask to be enrolled in the loyalty program!
Under 18, prohibited?
Are you under 18 and want to get a tattoo?
Yes, but… there are a few conditions to meet. Or more precisely, documents to complete!
Tattooing: consent and red flags
Tattooing is a relationship of trust and collaboration between you and the tattoo artist. We work with listening and mutual respect.
Beware: the tattoo artist must not be in a position of power!
We are professionals: we advise and guide you, but we do not decide for you.
Tattoo not possible
I do not tattoo if:
Tattooing over a scar
Want to hide a mark you find unsightly? Want to transform a painful event into something positive?
Covering a scar with a tattoo is possible, but it depends on several factors.
Distortion of your tattoo
Your tattoo lives with your skin.
If you gain weight, the tattoo will enlarge proportionally.
If you lose weight, the tattoo will shrink proportionally.
Your skin is elastic, so the tattoo on it will change shape according to your body, and that is normal.
What are ‘ready-to-tattoo’ tattoos?
Ready-to-tattoo designs at gentle prices!
Where to find me?
at Clermont-Ferrand
26 rue Eugène GILBERT
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Monday to Saturday
From 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
How does a tattoo project work?
Discover the 7 steps of a properly structured tattoo project!
Pain or softness?
It is specific to each individual.
It depends on the area being tattooed, and it is not necessarily painful for everyone.
It can be compared to a small scratch or the sensation of an electric epilator.
Stop saying this to your tattoo artist…
Stop saying this to us… Thank you 🙂
Tattooing, pregnancy, and breastfeeding
We do not tattoo pregnant women.
Vegan tattoo inks?
‘I want to get a tattoo but… I am vegan.'
No problem! There are no animal-derived products used in the tattoo ink or in the materials I use.
Aftercare: Take care of your tattoo!
What to do after a tattoo session? How should I take care of my tattoo? It itches— is that normal?
Everything is fine.
Your personal data
The data I collect does not end up anywhere other than on my computer.
Hyper Ma's Gift card
Request a digital gift card with your personalized message (from €50, payable by bank transfer or credit card)!
Tattoo my fingers
Before tattooing your fingers, I need to tell you a few things…
Color tattoos
No more hearsay—dare to get a color tattoo!
Vitiligo and tattoo
Good news: vitiligo will not prevent you from getting a tattoo.
Getting a tattoo: a commitment
On the day of the tattoo procedure, you will sign a waiver that commits you*.
The price of a tattoo
The price is determined based on several criteria.
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Tattooing: how does it work?
I will briefly explain the process.
Payment methods
You can pay for your tattoo by bank transfer or credit card.
If you wish to pay in cash, please bring the exact amount.
How to prepare well for your tattoo appointment
The 9 golden rules to properly prepare for your tattoo session.
Socks collection
Discover my full sock collection and much more..!
handpoke tattoo
Handpoke literally means: ‘giving small hand-made punctures'
It is a tattoo technique that does not require a machine (dermograph), but only the tattoo artist’s hand, who punctures point by point using needles
How to book an appointment?
Two preferred ways to book an appointment are:
– by checking the online calendar
– by sending an email to hyper.ma.tattoo@gmail.com
Donating blood after getting a tattoo
Good news: after getting a tattoo, you can still continue to save lives!
You will need to wait 2 months after the tattoo procedure.
Design your tattoo project
My tattoo style is rather graphic. I like dotwork (or pointillism), flowers, and dreamlike imagery.
I also adapt to your requests and ideas.
Ideas behind the needle..!
My tattoo project wishlist with you!
Copy-paste tattoo
it's no.
Tattooing and moles
Good news: having moles is not a barrier to getting a tattoo
Beach tattoo, ahouchachacha!
It is said that tattoos and the beach do not go well together, but don’t panic—there’s no problem getting tattooed in summer, you just need to be more careful!
There are 3 golden rules to follow:
Post-tattoo touch-ups
After about 1 month, touch-ups may sometimes be necessary.
They are included in the price if they are done within 2 months following the last appointment*.