Client Welcome Guide, Policies & Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to Tim Furlow Tattooing! We appreciate the opportunity to create your custom tattoo. To ensure the best experience for every client, please review the following information carefully. Booking an appointment with Tim Furlow Tattooing indicates that you have read, understand, and agree to the policies outlined below.

Consultation Policy

All tattoo projects begin with a consultation.

After booking your consultation, you must complete our Consultation Form prior to your appointment. This allows Tim to review your ideas and prepare for your consultation.

When completing the form, please indicate whether your consultation will be:

• In Person

• Virtual

Failure to complete the Consultation Form before your scheduled consultation may result in your consultation being rescheduled.

Consultations are approximately 15 minutes and begin promptly at the scheduled time.

Clients arriving more than 7 minutes late will need to reschedule their consultation.

Any consultation booked the day of is automatically virtual.

Booking & Deposits

Once your consultation is complete and you’re ready to move forward, you’ll receive instructions to schedule your tattoo appointment.

Session Options

Half-Day Session

• $600 deposit

• Approximately 3 hours of tattooing

• Includes design review, setup, photos, wrapping, and cleanup

Full-Day Session

• $1,200 deposit

• Approximately 6 hours of tattooing

• Includes design review, setup, breaks, photos, wrapping, and cleanup

Deposits are non-refundable and secure your appointment date and time.

Rescheduling Policy

We understand that emergencies happen. If you need to reschedule your appointment, please notify the studio as soon as possible.

• More than 48 hours before your appointment: Your deposit will transfer to your new appointment.

• 24–48 hours before your appointment: Fifty percent (50%) of your deposit will be forfeited. The remaining 50% may be applied to your rescheduled appointment.

• Less than 24 hours before your appointment: Your deposit is forfeited, and a new deposit is required to schedule another appointment.

Rescheduling requests are subject to availability. Please see the Square tutorial rescheduling video.

Cancellation & No-Show Policy

Deposits are non-refundable.

Clients who fail to show for their appointment or cancel with less than 24 hours’ notice will forfeit their deposit.

Future appointments may require a new deposit before booking.

Arrival & Lateness Policy

Tattoo appointments begin promptly at the scheduled time.

Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to allow time for paperwork, payment, and preparation.

Clients arriving more than 30 minutes late may have their appointment canceled or rescheduled, and the deposit may be forfeited.

Consultation appointments are limited to approximately 15 minutes. Clients arriving more than 7 minutes late will be required to reschedule.

Before Your Tattoo Appointment

To help ensure the best experience, please:

• Eat a full meal before arriving.

• Stay hydrated.

• Get a good night’s rest.

• Wear comfortable clothing that allows access to the tattoo area.

• Bring snacks and drinks if you’re scheduled for a full-day session.

• Bring a valid photo ID.

Please do not arrive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Numbing Cream

Please do not apply numbing cream unless you have received prior approval from Tim.

Design Policy

Each tattoo is custom designed specifically for you.

Major design changes requested on the day of your appointment may require your appointment to be rescheduled.

Healing & Aftercare

Healing is a normal process, and every tattoo heals differently.

During healing, it is normal to experience:

• Mild redness

• Swelling

• Peeling

• Itching

• A shiny appearance

• Temporary dullness or cloudiness as the skin heals

Most tattoos heal on the surface within 2–4 weeks, while complete healing beneath the skin can take 6–8 weeks.

Avoid swimming, soaking, hot tubs, and excessive sun exposure until your tattoo is fully healed.

Please follow all aftercare instructions provided by the studio.

Healing Photos

Please send clear photos of your tattoo approximately 3 weeks after your appointment so Tim can evaluate how it has healed.

If a touch-up is needed, it will be determined after reviewing your healed photos.

Medical Concerns

Tim Furlow Tattooing is not a medical provider.

If you experience symptoms that may indicate an infection or another medical concern, please seek evaluation from your healthcare provider or a local urgent care facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I book a tattoo?
Every tattoo begins with a consultation. Once your consultation is complete, you’ll receive instructions to schedule your tattoo appointment.

How long are tattoo sessions?
Half-Day Sessions include approximately 3 hours of tattooing. Full-Day Sessions include approximately 6 hours of tattooing.

Can I use numbing cream?
Only with prior approval from Tim.

What should I do before my appointment?
Eat a full meal, stay hydrated, get plenty of rest, and arrive early.

How long does healing take?
Surface healing typically takes 2–4 weeks. Complete healing may take up to 6–8 weeks.

When should I send healing photos?
Approximately 3 weeks after your appointment.

Agreement

By booking a consultation or tattoo appointment with Tim Furlow Tattooing, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to all studio policies regarding consultations, booking, deposits, rescheduling, cancellations, lateness, payment, healing, and aftercare.

Thank you for choosing Tim Furlow Tattooing. We look forward to creating artwork you’ll be proud to wear for a lifetime.