All clients must be at least 18+ years of age and provide a government issued ID at the time of their scheduled appointment. Our artists will not provide tattoos for anyone under the age of 18, regardless of parental consent / approval.

Clients who come to a tattoo appointment under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will be asked to leave and schedule an appointment at a later date.

At WOW, we understand that life is complicated and sometimes things happen out of our control, there for we have a 30 minute grace period for lateness. Please do not abuse this grace period - our schedules are booked so we can give our clients the best experience possible, any last minute changes to that schedule hinders our ability to do our jobs properly.

Anything over 30 minutes will result in a cancellation of appointment and a forfeited deposit. If the client would like to rebook, they will be required to send another deposit. If the client has selected a flash piece for their tattoo appointment and are not renewing the deposit, the client's chosen flash piece will be re-released to the public.

We also ask that clients do not show up early for their appointments, we are a closed studio with a tight schedule and early arrival puts stress on the preparation and set-up for your upcoming appointment. If you arrive early, please wait outside until your allotted time.

Clients who fail to mention that they won’t be coming to their scheduled appointment will not be welcomed back to the shop and their name will be added to the no-no list™ that all artists will consult when approving future appointments.

If you can not make it to your appointment please let us know prior. We understand that every so often unavoidable things happen- if your cancelation without notice falls under that category, send your artist a message and we will deal with it on a case by case basis.

If the client would like to have a friend or family member join them at their appointment, they must first get approval from the artists prior to their visit at the studio.

At this point in time, WOW Tattoos is a private studio that can not accommodate walk-ins. All visits are by appointment only. If you would like to pop in for a chat outside of an agreed upon appointment, please contact one of the artists personally or visit the artists tab on the main menu.

Our shop is a single level ground floor, open studio and is 100% wheelchair accessible. We have one gender neutral washroom, a place to put your shoes and coat, comfortable couches, a small refrigerator and lots of cold water! We lock the door during appointments (if it’s not a million degrees outside) and will try our best to accommodate any specific need, given proper awareness prior to the appointment!

For the best quality visit, clients should be hydrated, well fed and well rested prior to their appointment. Clients are encouraged to bring a snack or sugary drink to avoid fainting, queasiness and/or hangry clients :) The process of tattooing can also cause the client to sweat more than your average activity, so remembering to rehydrate post tattoo is also strongly recommended.

Numbing cream is a revolutionary advancement to the tattoo industry and we love to use it and recommend it often, however WOW Tattoos and our affiliated artist will not be held responsible for any potential reactions your numbing cream may have in relation to immediate side effects on the clients physical body, the healing process or the general integrity of the clients tattoo.

To ensure the overall health and safety as well as the quality of the clients tattoo, It is required to inform the artist of any and all medications that they have taken in the last 72 hours or will be taking on the date of the appointment (Skin medication like accutane, Stimulants, Blood thinners, Contraceptive medication etc.) This also includes disclosure of any particular health condition the client may have - (severe rashes or chronic skin conditions in the desired tattoo area, diabetes, anemia, anxiety etc.)

as mentioned above, WOW Tattoos does not accept abuse, aggressive behaviour or harassment of any kind in our shop. Any offence or hint of a potential offensive scenario towards artists, staff or other clients present will result in immediate removal from the premises.

We are committed to R.E.S.P.E.C.T at WOW Tattoos which can show up in many ways. One specific facet of that commitment is proper + conscious use of pronouns. As there is no limitation or set standard for how someone should look depending on their pronouns, we make sure to give all our clients the space to clarify how they want to be addressed at the beginning of each session via our intake forms. What ever the client puts on the intake form will be reinforced and respected by all in the shop.

Understanding that people make mistakes, corrections are to be made immediately, without drawing unnecessary attention through long winded explanation or apology.

Artists:

• Brieanne (she/her)

• Jess (she/they)

• Erin (she/her)

Respect goes both ways, if you don’t know just ask!

As tattooing is a very technical and visual art form, we love to share our work with the community and prospective clients. It gives a greater understanding of our capabilities as well as a look at what we get up to in the shop!

Our clients can indicate whether or not they are comfortable with having their photos taken or shared on the client intake form given at the beginning of the appointment. We greatly encourage our clients to also take photos while experiencing our space - we feel energy thrives in a collaborative environment!

Please do not take photos or videos of other clients in the shop without prior consent.

• Clients must shower before their appointment. Artists are at a very close proximity to your physical body so being fresh and clean makes the experience enjoyable for both parties involved.

• Clients should NOT shave or remove hair in the proposed tattoo area before arriving at the appointment unless otherwise directed by the artist.

• Clients should not apply lotion to the proposed tattoo area for a minimum of 12 hours prior to the appointment.

• Clients should wear appropriate clothing that supports access to the proposed tattoo area (shorts for a thigh placement, short or loose sleeved shirts for arm placements etc.)

• We ask that the client not touch the tattooed area once the process has begun or immediately after the tattoo session has finished, without proper protective coverage.

Please note: If you are having a more intimate area of your body tattooed, keep in mind that our studio an open space and other people will be present. We do not have privacy screens, but will do everything in our power to accommodate your comfort and keep things as private as possible!

If the client requires a one-on-one session, they should communicate prior to booking a timeslot and we will try our best to accommodate but are not able to guarantee a spot as the studio does not have any private rooms, there for, the appointment would have to be booked at a time when the shop is empty

each artist has their own booking systems. Please refer to our artist tab to locate our booking requirements. This includes, Consultations, Custom work, Touch Ups, Deposits, Payment Methods, etc.

Every artist accepts clients based on their own artistic liberties, ability and integrity.

We may also give you an in shop referral if we believe your concept would be better suited for a different artist within our shop.

Our studio has a minimum rate of $150.00+G.S.T regardless of size and the amount of time it takes to do the tattoo. Hourly rates differ between artists and are listed in the artists tab on the main menu.

We are happy to try and answer any and all of your questions! For general inquiries, send us an email by clicking HERE or contact any of our artists directly :)