FAQ-TATTOOS WITH GONZALO CHAVEZ
WELCOME! HERE ARE ANSWERS TO SOME OF THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS I GET FROM CLIENTS. IF YOU HAVE MORE, FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT DIRECTLY!Q: WHAT IS MY MINIMUM?
A: THE SHOPS MINIMUM IS $150.00.
Q: DO YOU OFFER SAME-DAY APPOINTMENTS?
A: YES, PLEASE INQUIRE FOR AVAILABILITY.
PLEASE EMAIL: GONZALOCHAVEZART@GMAIL.COM TO CHECK FOR SAME-DAY AVAILABILITY. I DO NOT ALWAYS HAVE AVAILABILITY, AND IT IS BEST TO CALL OR EMAIL AHEAD TO CHECK IF I DO HAVE SAME-DAY APPOINTMENTS. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COVER-UPS REQUIRE A CONSULTATION. YOU CAN MAKE A CONSULTATION BY CALLING US AT THE SHOP.
Q: HOW DO I MAKE A CONSULTATION APPOINTMENT?
A: PLEASE FILL OUT A CONTACT FORM WITH WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING TO GET DONE. FROM THERE, I WILL LET YOU KNOW TO CALL TO SET UP A CONSULTATION OR BOOK AN APPOINTMENT.
Q: ARE THERE AGE RESTRICTIONS FOR TATTOOS?
A: YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD TO GET TATTOOED. FOR ALL TATTOOS, YOU MUST PRESENT A PHOTO ID. I DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, TATTOO ANYONE UNDER 18.
Q: DO I NEED TO SUBMIT A CONTACT FORM BEFORE MAKING AN APPOINTMENT FOR A TATTOO?
A: YES. IF YOUR TATTOO IS NOT A SAME DAY APPOINTMENT, YOU MUST FILL OUT A CONTACT FORM FIRST. FROM THERE I WILL LET YOU KNOW TO CALL TO SET UP A CONSULTATION OR TATTOO APPOINTMENT. DURING A CONSULTATION, WE WILL DISCUSS WITH YOUR TATTOO IDEAS, DESIGNS, AND GOALS. DURING YOUR CONSULTATION, I WILL ALSO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT.
Q: WHAT SHOULD I BRING WITH ME TO MY CONSULTATION?
A: SKETCHES, DRAWINGS, PRINT-OUTS, AND REFERENCES ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THIS HELPS GIVE ME A BETTER AND CLEARER IDEA OF WHAT YOU WANT AND HOW YOU WANT IT TO LOOK ON YOUR BODY. IF YOU DON’T HAVE ANY REFERENCES, JUST COMING IN WITH A CLEAR IDEA OF WHAT YOU WANT HELPS! ALONG WITH SKETCHES, IDEAS, AND DRAWINGS. PLEASE BE PREPARED TO PUT DOWN A DEPOSIT RANGING FROM $50-$100 DEPENDING ON THE AMOUNT OF TIME THAT IS BOOKED. THE DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE AND WILL GO TO THE TOTAL COST OF YOUR TATTOO AND WILL SECURE YOUR APPOINTMENT. ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE! IF YOU MISS YOUR APPOINTMENT OR GIVE LATE NOTICE TO CANCEL/RESCHEDULE, YOU WILL LOSE THE DEPOSIT!
Q: WHAT SHOULD I DO BEFORE MY TATTOO SESSION?
A: GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP, EAT WELL BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT, STAY HYDRATED AND EXFOLIATE THE SKIN FOR EASIER APPICATION (NOT A REQUIREMENT)
Q: SHOULD I TIP MY TATTOO ARTIST?
A: IF YOU ARE SATISFIED WITH YOUR TATTOO AND YOUR EXPERIENCE, A TIP IS ALWAYS GREATLY APPRECIATED BUT NOT REQUIRED!
Q: MY TATTOO FEELS STRANGE, LOOKS WEIRD. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
A: CALL OR EMAIL ME! DON’T TRY TO SELF-MEDICATE…ALWAYS CONTACT ME FIRST AND ASK!
Q: WHERE CAN I GET GIFT CARDS, OR PINO BROS INK T-SHIRTS?
A: FOR GIFT CARDS, T-SHIRTS, AND OTHER PINO BROS INK MERCH, YOU CAN ORDER THEM ONLINE, OR BY CALLING OR STOPPING BY THE SHOP!
Q: I LOVE THE WORK I GOT AT YOUR SHOP. WHERE CAN I PROMOTE YOU AND RECOMMEND YOU?
A: YOU CAN WRITE TESTIMONIALS ON GOOGLE OR YELP PAGE. ALSO, FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @GONZALOCHAVEZ. I GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK! IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS, YOU CAN ALSO ALWAYS CONTACT ME.
Q: I’M PREGNANT. CAN I GET A TATTOO?
A: FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY REASONS, I DON’T TATTOO CLIENTS WHO ARE PREGNANT OR WHO ARE BREASTFEEDING. I’M HAPPY TO WORK WITH YOU ONCE IT’S SAFE TO DO SO!
Q: I’M DRUNK. CAN I GET A TATTOO?
A: SORRY. WE ABSOLUTELY CANNOT TATTOO YOU IF YOU ARE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY SUBSTANCE.
Q: HOW DO I GET TO YOUR SHOP?
A: OUR ADDRESS IS: 36 JFK ST, SECOND FLOOR, CAMBRIDGE, MA. 12 TAYLOR STREET, WALTHAM, MA.
Q: WHEN ARE YOU OPEN?
A: PLEASE FILL OUT THE CONTACT FORM FOR AVAILABILITY