Studio Policies
A Few Things to Know Before We Create Together
My intention is to create a tattoo experience that feels safe, comfortable, respectful, intentional, and creatively fulfilling. These studio policies are here to provide clear expectations for both of us so that you can arrive feeling informed and prepared for your appointment.
Please take a moment to review the following policies before booking.
Age & Identification
Tattoo services at Lotus Path Tattoo Studio are available to clients 18 years of age or older only.
A valid, government-issued photo ID is required before your tattoo procedure. Tattoos will not be performed on anyone under the age of 18, including with parental or guardian consent.
If valid identification cannot be provided, the tattoo appointment will need to be rescheduled or canceled.
Booking & Appointments
Appointments are required for tattoo services unless otherwise stated.
Before booking, please review the service description carefully to ensure you are selecting the offering that best fits your needs.
For custom tattoos, Sigil Tattoo Ceremonies, collaborations, or ideas that require more conversation, you are welcome to schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation before booking your tattoo appointment.
Some services may require additional communication, reference images, measurements, placement information, or other details before the appointment can be confirmed.
Deposits
To lovingly reserve your time and honor the preparation that goes into each appointment, a 30% deposit is required at the time of booking. Your deposit will be applied toward the final cost of your service, with the remaining balance due at your appointment.
Life happens, and plans sometimes need to shift. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please provide at least 48 hours’ notice. Cancellations or rescheduling requests made with less than 48 hours’ notice will result in the forfeiture of your deposit, and a new deposit will be required to book another appointment.
Thank you for honoring the time, care, and intention that goes into preparing for your experience at Lotus Path Tattoo Studio.
Cancellations & Rescheduling
Life happens, and sometimes plans need to change. If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please provide as much notice as possible.
Please notify 48 hours in advance.
Appointments canceled or rescheduled outside of the required notice period may result in the loss of the appointment deposit, if applicable.
Emergencies and unexpected circumstances will always be approached with compassion and considered individually.
Please communicate with me as soon as possible if something comes up. The best form of contact for this is e-mail: Lotuspathtattoostudio@gmail.com and through the app Telegram @: LotusPathTattooStudio.
Late Arrivals
Please plan to arrive on time for your scheduled appointment.
A small grace period may be possible; however, significant lateness can affect the amount of time available to complete your tattoo safely and without rushing.
Depending on the length of the delay, your appointment may need to be modified or rescheduled.
If you know you are running late, please reach out as soon as possible. The best form of contact for this is e-mail: Lotuspathtattoostudio@gmail.com and through the app Telegram @: LotusPathTattooStudio.
Health & Client Eligibility
Your health and safety come first.
Please contact me before your appointment if you are feeling unwell or if the area being tattooed has an active rash, infection, wound, significant irritation, sunburn, or other condition that may interfere with tattooing or healing.
You may also be asked to provide relevant health information before receiving tattoo services so that potential concerns can be identified.
In certain circumstances, your appointment may need to be postponed or you may be encouraged to speak with an appropriate healthcare professional before receiving a tattoo.
Tattoo services will not be performed on anyone who appears unable to provide informed consent, including anyone who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or impairing substances.
Please never hesitate to communicate a health or safety concern. Relevant health questions are asked to help provide the safest experience possible.
Clean & Conscious Studio Practices
Lotus Path Tattoo Studio is committed to maintaining a clean, thoughtfully prepared tattoo environment and following appropriate infection-prevention and cross-contamination practices.
Single-use, sterile tattooing supplies are used where required, appropriate barriers are placed and changed between clients, and surfaces and equipment are cleaned and disinfected using products suitable for the tattoo environment.
While Lotus Path prioritizes naturally derived, eco-conscious, vegan, cruelty-free, and thoughtfully formulated products whenever safely and appropriately possible, health, sanitation, and infection prevention always take priority.
A natural or eco-friendly alternative will not replace a product or procedure when doing so could compromise client safety or proper infection control.
Shoes-Off Studio
Lotus Path is a shoes-off studio.
This practice helps reduce the amount of outdoor dirt and debris brought into the space while supporting the clean, peaceful, and grounded environment I hope you experience during your visit.
If removing your shoes presents an accessibility, mobility, medical, or other legitimate concern, please let me know so that an appropriate accommodation can be made.
Guests & Studio Environment
Tattoo appointments are intentionally kept calm and focused.
One guest is permitted with prior approval.
Any approved guest must respect the cleanliness and boundaries of the tattooing environment and may be asked to remain outside of the procedure area when necessary.
Children and minors are not permitted within the tattoo procedure area.
Please avoid unnecessarily touching tattoo equipment, prepared surfaces, barriers, or supplies.
Custom Artwork & Design
Custom tattoo designs are created specifically for the client and project for which they were commissioned.
Reference photographs, inspiration, symbolism, and ideas are welcomed; however, I will not intentionally reproduce another tattoo artist's original custom artwork without appropriate permission.
Reasonable adjustments to your custom design can be discussed before tattooing begins. Significant changes to the original concept, size, placement, or complexity may require additional design time, an adjusted price, or a rescheduled appointment.
Custom artwork created by Lotus Path Tattoo Studio remains the artist's original creative work unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
Please do not reproduce, distribute, sell, or take an original custom design to another artist for tattooing without permission.
Sigil & Intention-Based Designs
Sigil Tattoo Ceremonies are collaborative and highly personal experiences.
Clients are encouraged to participate thoughtfully in the intention-setting and design process. Because these designs may be created specifically around an individual's intention, story, or symbolism, they should be treated as personal works rather than universal promises of a particular outcome.
Your intention belongs to you. The tattoo serves as a symbolic and artistic representation of that intention.
Ceremonial & Spiritual Elements
Certain Lotus Path offerings may incorporate intention-setting, reflection, symbolism, meditation, ritual, or other spiritual practices.
Participation in these elements is voluntary.
These practices are intended to complement the personal and creative experience surrounding your tattoo. They are not a replacement for medical care, mental health treatment, or other services provided by licensed healthcare professionals.
You are always welcome to communicate your comfort level and personal boundaries before or during a ceremony.
Consent & Personal Boundaries
Your body belongs to you.
Before tattooing begins, we will confirm the design, placement, and general plan for your tattoo. You are encouraged to ask questions, request clarification, or voice concerns at any point.
Consent is ongoing. You may request a break or ask to stop the tattoo session at any time.
I also reserve the right to stop or postpone a session if continuing would present a health or safety concern.
Respectful communication and appropriate behavior are expected from everyone within the studio.
Photography & Portfolio Use
Photographs may be taken of completed tattoo work for documentation and portfolio purposes.
Permission to use identifiable photographs for the Lotus Path Tattoo Studio website, portfolio, social media, advertising, or other promotional materials will be requested separately when appropriate.
You are welcome to decline promotional photography without affecting the quality of service you receive.
Your privacy and comfort will be respected.
Tattoo Aftercare
Proper aftercare is an important part of the tattoo process.
After your appointment, you will receive instructions explaining how to care for your new tattoo throughout the healing process.
Following these instructions helps support healthy healing and the appearance of your tattoo.
If you experience symptoms that concern you, including possible signs of infection or a significant allergic reaction, please contact an appropriate healthcare professional.
Tattoo aftercare information provided by Lotus Path Tattoo Studio is educational and does not replace professional medical care.
Touch-Ups
Bodies heal differently, and some tattoos may require minor adjustments after the initial healing process.
All tattoos receive one complimentary touch-up within 6 to 8 weeks after the original appointment.
Touch-ups resulting from improper aftercare, significant sun exposure, picking or scratching, injury, substantial changes to the original design, or other circumstances outside of the original tattoo application may require an additional fee.
Touch-up eligibility will be determined after the tattoo has fully healed and can be properly evaluated.
Pricing & Payment
Pricing varies depending on the size, complexity, placement, design requirements, and time involved in your tattoo.
Any estimate provided before an appointment is based on the information available at that time. Significant changes to the design, size, placement, or scope of the project may affect the final price.
Payment is due according to the terms communicated when your appointment is booked.
Accepted payment methods: Apple Pay, Venmo, Zelle, Debit & Credit, .125 or higher Silver, or service trade
Right to Decline or Postpone a Service
Lotus Path Tattoo Studio may respectfully decline, stop, or postpone a tattoo when there is a legitimate health, safety, consent, professional, artistic, or studio-related reason for doing so.
Examples may include circumstances where the client cannot provide valid identification or informed consent, the tattoo area cannot safely be worked on, the requested work falls outside the services I provide, or behavior creates an unsafe or disrespectful environment.
These decisions will never be based on unlawful discrimination.
Respect & Inclusivity
Lotus Path Tattoo Studio is rooted in respect for the individual.
Clients are expected to treat the artist, guests, studio, and surrounding environment with the same respect they receive.
Harassment, threatening behavior, discrimination, sexual misconduct, or behavior that compromises another person's safety or boundaries will not be tolerated.
My intention is to maintain a space where people can feel respected, comfortable, and free to express themselves authentically.
Privacy
Personal information collected through inquiries, booking forms, consent documents, consultations, and appointments is handled with care and used for legitimate studio and client-service purposes.
For more information about how website and client information is handled, please review the Lotus Path Tattoo Studio Privacy Policy.
A Shared Commitment
A positive tattoo experience is something we create together.
I promise to approach your experience with care, cleanliness, transparency, creativity, and respect. In return, I ask that clients communicate openly, arrive prepared, follow studio and aftercare instructions, and honor the time and boundaries involved in creating their tattoo.
These policies are not meant to make the experience feel rigid. They exist so that we can spend less time worrying about uncertainty and more time focusing on what brought us together in the first place:
creating something meaningful.
Thank you for trusting me to be part of your journey.
With warmth & gratitude,
Bianca
Lotus Path Tattoo Studio
Studio policies may be updated periodically as Lotus Path Tattoo Studio grows or as applicable requirements and studio practices change.