We sterilize every bar (with needles) and tube individually in heat sealed steri-clave pouchs in advance. We have enough done so we can tattoo on a moments notice.

You must be 18 or older.

No matter what your age, we do require that you have valid ID.

There is no federal legal age for tattooing in Canada. Some areas have local by-laws. Red Deer does not. But in our shop the minimum age is eighteen (18) without a parent's permission and with valid ID.

If your son or daughter lies about their age and obtains a tattoo from us under false pretenses, then we suggest that you deal with them about lying to get what they want and disregarding your wishes. We do a good job of tattooing and explaining aftercare; it is not our job to discipline your children.

If you are under 18 years of age, you will need to bring in a parent with Photo ID and proof of relationship to fill out and sign a consent form. If they are not with you or do not have Valid Photo ID, PLEASE DON'T WASTE OUR TIME!!!

All artist charge by the hour. There is a minimum charge no matter how small the tattoo is. The price may be different with each artist.

The minimum charge for all artist (no matter how small the tattoo is) is due to the set up procedure (artist time), the disposable equipment, electricity, and all materials used for the tattooing process.

Difficult Areas, have a tendency to take more time to work on & may not hold ink as well. Therefore, these areas do cost more compared to an arm or a leg.

Areas Considered more difficult:
> The stomach
> The inner side of the bicep
> The pelvic area
> The feet
> The neck
> The elbow
> The knee

In some cases a larger tattoo may have to be done in several sittings.

Rough estimates can be given before drawings and appointments are set, but remember they are only estimates!

At Native Arts Tattoo, we guarantee our work. If we missed a few spots in the color fill or some of the lines look light, as sometimes happens & providing that you cared for them according to our healing instructions, we will touch up your tattoo at no cost to you.

You must come in for your touch up within 6 months of getting your tattoo. If you wait longer than this, there will be a charge for your touch up.

All needles are single-use for each customer and are placed in an enclosed "Sharps" container after being used. Other items such as tubes used are Ultrasonically cleaned, scrubbed & then autoclave sterilized (the preferred method of hospitals, doctors and dentists). We follow Exposure Control Plans for the sterilization and maintenance of all tattooing equipment. We also practice Universal Precautions including but not limited to.....
Canada Infection Prevention and Control Practices

HIV is a very delicate virus and does not survive long outside the human body. Nor is it spread through casual contact. Generally, the virus is only transmitted when sufficient quantities of highly infected blood are introduced into the body of another. The structure of tattoo needles does not lend itself to HIV transmission. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there has never been a case of HIV transmission from tattooing.

If you have a blood borne contagious disease such as HIV, AIDS, or Hepatitis Strains, you are obligated to inform the Artist.

Hepatitis, unlike HIV, is a very hardy virus that can survive long periods outside the human body and can be transmitted through little more than a scratch with an infected needle. To combat this and any other infectious bloodborne pathogen, artists autoclave their single service equipment, use individual portions of ink and lubricant, dispose of used sharps according to OSHA guidelines, use EPA registered virucidals to clean their stations between clients, and use barrier protection. These procedures are called Standard Precautions. Basically, the artist must treat everyone (including themselves) as though they were infectious. That way, everyone is protected and the potential for infection is reduced to next to nothing.

If you have a blood borne contagious disease such as HIV, AIDS, or Hepatitis Strains, you are obligated to inform the Artist.

Definitely; we can do your own picture or design one for you from your idea, but you must understand that some things may not transfer to the skin very well. You want to avoid things with lots of thin lines that are very close together. Images that are more open look much better and last longer.

Yes, we have several thousand designs to choose from, or to draw inspiration from. From Tribal to Traditional. Designs may be changed, added to or manipulated to suit the clients personal needs.

Yes, we can cover up unwanted tattoos with new ones. Keep in mind that it is difficult to put lighter colors over darker colors (it can be done to an extent), but some of the old design can still show through. The new tattoo will most times be a bit larger than the old one and in some circumstances darker in order to fully hide the unwanted tattoo. An easier and less expensive alternative to covering one up is to redo the old design. We can rework your old tattoos and make them look like new and in most cases better than the day you got it the first time. If you have a tattoo that you would like covered or reworked please contact us for a consultation and we would be happy to help you.

If you start to feel faint or a little "green," tell your artist right away instead of toughing it out. There is absolutely nothing wrong with taking a break. Your artist is prepared for this sort of thing and knows how to handle it. If you need to change position or stretch, go to the bathroom, sneeze or wiggle for any reason, just let your artist know BEFORE you do it.

The color in your tattoo will fade eventually. How long it takes is up to you. If you use sun screen whenever you go out in the sun, your color will last along time.

One of the best things for a tattoo is Vitamin E. This will help to keep your colors bright and keep your tattoo looking new. We recommend Ink bomb which is an ointment that we make for tattoo aftercare which does have Vitamin E in it, along with several other natural healing ingredients.

DON'T PANIC! You can be sure that your tattoo was applied under sterile conditions, but once you leave the studio a million things can happen. It's YOUR job to care for your tattoo and keep it clean. If you think you have an infection you should get in touch with your tattooist at once, you may also contact your family physician. The same goes for an allergic reaction. Allergic reactions to tattoo colors are rare, but do happen once in a while.

If you have a blood borne contagious disease such as HIV, AIDS, or Hepatitis Strains, you are obligated to inform the Artist.

If you have hemophilia, epileptic or are pregnant, we WILL NOT tattoo you.

If you have Diabetes, talk to the artist. They may or may not be willing to tattoo you.

If you have a medical condition such as a heart condition, it is wise to inform the artist.

If your pregnant NO, you could hurt the baby or even cause yourself to have a miscarriage.

Diabetic's - talk to the artist. Diabetic's usually don't heal normally and are subject to easy infections. Also between the Endorphins & Adrenaline peeking due to the pain being inflicted, your blood sugar can bottom out VERY quickly. So again, talk to your artist. Some may not feel comfortable with the possibilities of you crashing. If your artist is willing to tattoo you, be sure to have on hand, Coke, Orange Juice or other drink with Sugar in it as well as a couple of candy bars to help keep your blood sugar up or to bring it back up if it drops to low on you.

If your epileptic NO, getting a tattoo could cause you to go into an epileptic seizure.

If you have hemophilia NO, the blood of a person with hemophilia does not clot normally. They do not bleed more profusely or more quickly than other people; however, they bleed for a longer time.
Far more important is internal bleeding (hemorrhaging). These hemorrhages can be in tissues and muscles.

In most cases NO. Most tattoos you only see some blood, or none at all. If you are bleeding alot it could be one of the following reasons:

1) Your tattooist is digging or grinding (penetrating the needle to deep into your skin).

2) You were out drinking alcohol the night before or before you got your tattoo.

3) Your a hemophiliac (bleeder). You should not get a tattoo.

4) Your doing drugs (illegal or prescription drugs).

5) If you have diabetes.

6) You have thin blood.

7) You didn't eat anything before you were tattooed.

8) You took Aspirin/Ibuprofen. (Aspirin/Ibuprofen thin your blood considerably)