If you want to get a tattoo from Dmitry, please read the information below carefully - if that works for you, email us.
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Describe your tattoo idea in full detail and the location on your body where you would like the tattoo.
Email the images that you would like to use for reference. These images are important because they allow Dmitry to visualize and design the tattoo properly.
Please also send a photo of the location on your body where you would like the tattoo done.
Note that we will not use or accept images of other tattoos as reference images as Dmitry will not copy other artists’ designs.
It is important to ensure the project is a good match for Dmitry before we can discuss available appointment dates and accept deposits.
At the beginning of your first appointment, we will discuss and finalize your tattoo design. Designs will not be prepared prior to the session. Dmitry will design a first draft with your direct input – we can brainstorm together and see if anything needs to be improved or added. This process usually takes around one to two hours and is a part of the session’s time.
For larger or more complex projects, we may need to spend your first session working on the design. In this situation, payment will be treated for the design session as it would be for tattooing time at the usual rate.
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Our rate is $3500 per session. Dmitry’s average session is around 5 hours.
To finish a half sleeve, you can expect 4-6 sessions. Full sleeves, back pieces, and front panels can take 10-15 sessions.
Smaller tattoos require our minimum of $1,500 – this will cover up to 2 hours of work. If the tattoo requires time beyond that, each additional hour will be billed at $700 per hour.
A deposit is necessary to secure your appointment – this is $1500. The deposit will be applied to the final tattoo session if the project requires multiple sessions.
Payments for tattoo sessions are due immediately at the end of each session.
If you’d like to skip the line and get tattooed in the next week - we can book you in for our nearest day off; the cost of the session, in this case, will be your current rate x2.
All large projects must be completed in one year. After that, the rate must be adjusted, as we usually raise pricing once per year. Please plan your sessions accordingly.
We accept cash and cards as our only payment methods. For card payments, a 3% processing fee will be added to the total payment. Cash payments do not have any additional charge.
Deposits are non-refundable. The deposit can be paid in cash or online using a credit card. For card payments, a 3% processing fee will be added to the payment.
Once we agree on all the details regarding your tattoo project, we will send you the invoice for the deposit. If you need to change the date of your appointment due to unforeseen circumstances - please let us know at least seven days prior to the session so we can rearrange our schedules. A new deposit will be required to continue working together if you cancel or reschedule with less than seven days’ notice. You can reschedule your appointment only once without losing your deposit.
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Here’s the address of the studio:
22622 Lambert St, Ste 306, Lake Forest, CA 92630
The tattoo session will usually start at 1 p.m.
Clients only. We cannot permit any guests or visitors to be present during appointments. Any visitor other than the tattoo client will be asked to wait outside the building until the tattoo appointment has concluded. Our waiting room areas are closed at this current time.
Please do not drink alcohol for several days prior to your session – this may cause excessive bleeding during the session and cause an issue with the healing process.
Make sure to be well-rested before coming into the appointment and eat a meal beforehand to prevent low blood sugar issues.
To keep the working space sanitary and hair-free, we ask you to shave the area that will be tattooed in the comfort of your home before coming to the studio while taking care not to cut yourself.
Make sure to wear comfortable clothing that helps with the tattooing process – if you’re getting a tattoo on your arm, a tank top or sleeveless t-shirt will be helpful – if you’re getting a tattoo on your leg - it’s better to wear shorts.
If you are late, please inform us via email or call the studio at (949) 916-7537. If you are more than 15 minutes late without notification, the session will be canceled without a refund.
Please fill out your client waiver HERE prior to your appointment, it will save you some time when you come to the studio.
If you do not show up for the appointment - you will lose your deposit, and we will not be able to work together.
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As for any health problems, allergies, and contraindications - please warn us about this in advance.
For your protection and the safety of others, you are required to notify us ahead of time if any of the following applies to you:
You have felt ill or been exposed to other individuals showing symptoms of illness within the past 14 days.
You have traveled within the past 14 days.
You have previously tested positive for Covid-19.
Once your appointment is confirmed, we will send you a link for a client waiver. Please fill out the waiver at least 24 hours prior to your appointment.
Upon your arrival at the studio, we will confirm that the information on your waiver is correct. If you show any active symptoms like sneezing or coughing, we will assist you with rescheduling your appointment.
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In paying your deposit, you agree to the entire policy above and agree that the deposit cannot be refunded for any reason whatsoever.
It is essential that you include your phone number, your idea, reference pictures, and a photo of the location on your body where you want the tattoo. If you do not include this, we will not be able to get back to you.
We make sure to respond to emails as soon as possible, but we receive many inquiries. Please be patient, and we will reply to you as soon as we can.