•WHEN THE „SECOND SKIN”

1. Leave the dressing for 2-3 days after application. Plasma, blood and excess of ink will leak under the dressing, so the tattoo look "blurred". This is a natural process, so there is no reason to panic. :)

You may need to remove dressing earlier when it comes off, when it gets dirty, when there is too much bleeding inside, when there was an allergy.

It's best to remove the dressing in the shower with warm water.  Lift one of the corners and allow water to get between the foil and the skin.

•Wash the tattoo with neutral, fragrance free soap

•Use a Clean Paper Towel to dry your tattoo by gently PATTING the area. Do not RUB your tattoo at all as it may cause irritation.

•Pat a thin layer of cream for healing a tattoo ( I recommend hustle butter or helosan).  Do not apply too much! You can also soak the tattoo with the cream.

Repeat these 3 things 3 times a day for 14-28 days (depending on the tattoo size/style and how quickly it heals; I will advise)

Each person's skin heals differently, but for a period of 2 weeks we try to take care of this place especially, moisturising it with ointment several times a day (about 3 times a day as said above).

WHAT TO REMEMBER:

•For the first week, we try to avoid (when you can) wear clothing in this place (mentioning thighs bras etc.) or try to wear clothes loose and made of natural fabrics

•Do not drink alcohol for 3 days after tattooing

•For the first week give up excessive physical activity

•For the first 3-4 weeks, do not take a bath (quick shower is fine), do not soak your tattoo (avoid swimming pools and other public water reservoirs, sauna, hot yoga, etc)

•It’s VERY IMPORTANT to not scratch, pick or peel the skin as this could cause wounds and scarring or missing some ink.

•Do not expose the tattoo to the sun and tanning beds for a month

•ALWAYS apply a tattoo filter (SPF 50) before exposure to the sun (you can use it after 3 weeks from getting your tattoo)

• WHEN BASIC PLASTIC FILM:

1. first foil is removed after 3-4 hours.

2. Gently wash the place with lukewarm water and antiseptic soap (neutral soap).

3. Use a Clean Paper Towel to set your tattoo by gently PATTING the area. Do not RUB your tattoo at all as it may cause irritation.

4.Pat a thin layer of cream for healing a tattoo or bephanten cream.  Do not apply too much! You can also soak the tattoo with the cream.

5. Replace the plastic film.

Repeat everything approximately in every 2-3 hours for the first 2-3 days after tattooing.  Also put films on the first 2 nights.

Whenever you are in clean environment let your skin breath without the plastic as much as possible.

A tattoo session of any kind is sacred and intimate exchange.

This time must be held intentionally and with care. Every client should feel comfortable to ask questions, share ideas and feelings.

Getting a tattoo is a collaboration between the client and the tattoo artist.

I am forever grateful for your trust that you give me within your body and I want you to feel seen during a session and I care for your human experience as whole. My biggest priority is safety, comfort and inclusivity.

*Tattoos are by appointment only and I do not take walk-ins. Deposit is required. Book your appointment by submitting booking form.

I try my best to read messages everyday in the morning before work, however it may take a moment before you get an answer. It is due to high demand and my busy schedule. I usually book for month/s ahead but sometimes booking a last minute appointment is possible. I always try to provide a detailed answer and convey my opinion on the project. Further instructions will provide clarity on how to improve our communication and speed up the process of booking.

• You must bring ID with you. This must be government-issued ID, such as a driving licence, passport, residence permit or national ID card (we cannot accept student cards or similar).

• We are a shoe-free studio to make you feel relaxed and at home. Feel free to bring your own slippers or warm socks!

• hydrate yourself inside and out, it is vital for skin condition while tattooingget a good night’s sleep and eat before getting a tattoo.

• put on clothes that provide access to the part of the body on which we will work.

• if possible wear plain clothes in calm or dark shades (preferably white,  grey, beige, brown, black)

• full day session is tiring, it is advisable not to plan any activities in the evening after a long session.

• Bring snack and drink with you.

_WHAT NOT TO DO:

• Drinking alcohol or taking drugs the night before is not advised (and it is illegal to tattoo anyone who is under the influence of either). Having alcohol in your system thins your blood and will mean that you will bleed a lot during the tattooing process. Drinking soon after the process can prevent your skin from healing properly, which can damage the tattoo.

• Please do not arrive more than 5 minutes early for your appointment.

• Please come alone to your appointment unless agreed in advance with your Artist. We’re a small studio and do not have space for lots of additional visitors.

• Avoid any strenuous exercise for 4-7 days after your tattoo (this can lead to infection or could damage the skin).

• Please do not apply numbing cream without speaking to your Tattoo Artist in advance (these creams can change the properties of your skin and in some extreme cases cause burning).

The deposit is a fee that helps ensure both sides respect the session date. It is paid by transfer upon finalizing the session details, and is non-refundable if the client misses the session. If it is agreed, the session date can be changed.

Deposits for appointments at my home studio are 10.000-20.000 isk payable by bank transfer.

Deposits count towards the final cost of the tattoo.

A booking is not confirmed until the deposit has been received.

The deposit is non-refundable. I hold date for a client for 1 day only.

*flash project- design picked from available drawings

*custom project- design drawn based on the client’s request

• you can swap a flash design you’ve previously booked for another one if it’s available. Email me to let me know about changes in the booking.

Please be considerate about my time. I put so much attention into my work and holding space for my clients. This includes the booking process, design process, your tattoo session, and any interactions you share with me.

I appreciate my clients taking it upon themselves to make sure they are emotionally, mentally, and financially ready for their tattoo appointment in order to mitigate any last minute cancellations or no-shows. These types of schedule changes greatly affect not only me but entire team and we appreciate you being considerate of our time and empathising with what goes into what we are doing.

• Deposits are non-refundable. Any cancellations will therefore mean the loss of the deposit. Please be sure you are willing to commit to the appointment, financially and otherwise.

• Appointments may be rescheduled once without losing the deposit, provided that you give me at least 7 days’ notice.

• If you request to reschedule with less than 7 days’ notice, you will need to pay a new deposit.

• These policies reflect the fact that I am an independent professional tattoo artist and all cancellations therefore mean a significant loss of income. It is also very difficult and time-consuming for me to get last-minute appointments to cover any cancellations as many potential clients cannot take time off work at short notice to attend a session.

I hear you. Getting first tattoo can be nerve-racking and I do everything  to make the experience as easeful and pleasurable as possible through communication and intentional, grounded space holding. We can take our time and I will walk you patiently step-by-step through the process of getting your tattoo. Your wellness and comfort are important. Feel welcome to be as vulnerable as you need, ask questions. Remember there is no silly question. This connection and vulnerable space is what makes tattooing so special and intimate and I am highly aware of that dynamic. As mentioned in our policy statement, if it is something that would make you feel more calm you are allowed to come with one supportive person to your appointment.

Additionally, because it is your first tattoo it is important that you read section “HOW TO PREPARE FOR A SESSION” and “AFTERCARE” to ensure you know what getting and healing a fresh tattoo involves.

My standard price range for tattoos typically falls within the range of 20.000 ISK to 150.000 ISK.

The final cost of the tattoo is influenced by various factors such as size, intricacy, specific details, shading techniques, placement on the body, and other elements that contribute to the overall design and execution of the tattoo. To find out more about a specific idea you have for your next tattoo submit booking form.

In most cases, e-mail conversation is enough to make an appointment.

However, sometimes in the case of larger, complex projects, we can meet for consultations in the studio. In the case of an already scheduled date for tattoo session and after payment of the deposit, the consultation itself is free and lasts up to 30 minutes.

I usually present designs and sketches on the day of the session.

During the session, we have the opportunity to refine and slightly change the design at the client's request.

Sometimes I draw them only during the session or I draw sketches directly on the body using the freehand technique. This especially applies to abstract designs. This way I can get the best fit of the design to the body flow.

In light of prioritizing both your comfort and the artistic endeavor, we at Aura kindly request your attendance at scheduled appointments either individually or with a maximum of one accompanying person. Our atelier is not a large commercial space. Hence, to ensure a serene and intimate environment conducive to both creativity and personalized attention, also to keep environment safe and clean, we prefer to limit the number of individuals present.

To preserve the utmost purity within our studio, we uphold a "shoeless policy" that we earnestly request your compliance with. For your convenience, sanitized slippers are available on-site, meticulously disinfected after each client, ensuring an environment of impeccable cleanliness.

We deeply appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Touch-up is often not necessary.

If you doubt the need for touch-up of the work, send me a photo of a well-lit, healed tattoo (3-4 weeks), I can advise on the need for correction.

*One-time free retouching is possible within 2 months after tattooing.

*The touch-up must be paid in the following cases:

-physical damage to the skin on the tattoo

-failure to follow recommendations for tattoo healing

-places with a tendency to poor healing ( I warn about them in advance at the session):

*fingers, hands, elbows, feet

I honestly, often recommend to reconsider those placements for tattoo. I don’t feel comfortable to tattoo areas of the body that I know heal not as well.

I work only by appointment and I am usually not in the studio outside of my schedule.

In emergency situations, please call me, send text or an email.

+354 780 7819

serene.nero@gmail.com (e-mail topic: URGENT)

I only work with previously booked appointments.

Yes, I only tattoo adults or people over 17 with their parents supervision. In the second case, we require ID for both people.