FAQ

As much as I would like to design every tattoo, there simply is not enough time in my busy schedule to design tattoos I do not actually tattoo.  Thanks so much for the interest in my work, and I am honored by the request.

My current rate is $125 an hour with a $200 minimum, and that is only for time getting tattooed,  I do not charge for designing.

If you contact us we can try our best to give you a quote, but due to various considerations an exact quote is normally not possible.

If you would like to keep up with my travel plans and see about scheduling an appointment when I am in your area, please check my calendar of events to see where I will be in the near and distant future.

I am located in lovely, Athens, GA you can find DIRECTIONS HERE.

•    Wash hands thoroughly* before touching a healing tattoo.
•    Remove bandage within 2 hours of application to prevent bandage from sticking to skin. Do not re-bandage tattoo.
•    Gently wash off excess ointment and fluids from tattoo with clean, bare hand. Pat dry with a clean, single-use paper towel; do not rub with towel. Apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment such as BacitracinTM Zinc Oxide ointment, Aquaphor, NeosporinTM, or Vitamin A&D ointment. After 5 days, substitute a gentle fragrance-free and color-free body lotion.
•    Repeat the above washing/ointment procedure at least 3 times a day for 1–2 weeks. •    Consult with a health care provider if any signs of allergic reaction or infection appear.
NOTE:
•    DO NOT pick, rub, scratch, or “help along” the scabbing process. Some scabbing is normal. Excessive scabbing, however, may indicate a poorly done tattoo. Picking at the scabs or flakes may pull the color out and can increase chances of infection.
•    DO NOT expose tattoo to sun or a tanning bed until completely healed (At least 4 weeks). Note: After tattoo is healed, use sun block whenever exposed to the sun.
•    DO NOT get the tattoo wet for two weeks except for gentle washing; no hot baths, hot tubs, or swimming.
•    DO NOT use Hydrogen Peroxide or rubbing alcohol on your tattoo. •    DO NOT wear tight clothing or nylons over your tattoo until healed.

Please send an email to DavidHaleTattoo@gmail.com. My wife will answer your email and let you know what the wait is. She keeps a running wait list and books me two months out. So, she will go down the list and email you when she gets to your name. You’ll then schedule an appointment for approximately two months later, giving you time to arrange for travel if needed. Then, you’ll work out the details of what you want from the tattoo design via email. She can also set up a phone or in-shop consultation for you if needed. I usually do not have time to draw the designs ahead of time or send them via email, however we strive to always schedule enough time for each client to make any minor changes needed prior to beginning the tattoo.