Fine line tattoos are those that use needle cartridges that contain only 1 need or a small cluster of needs to create delicate, dainty, and elegant pieces.

These pieces can “lose” lines or fade a bit quicker than the traditional thicker lined and/or heavily colored tattoos.

Do not work out 24 hours before procedure.
NO alcohol or caffeine 24 hours before procedure (Yes, there is caffeine in decaf coffee and tea!).
Avoid sun and tanning one week prior to procedure.
Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Advil/Ibuprofen 24 hours before procedure.
Avoid power shakes and power greens, Fish Oil, and "Hair, Skin, Nail" supplements 24 hours prior to procedure.
Discontinue Glycolics, Chemical Peels and Retin-A 4 weeks prior.
Refrain from use of any Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products close to the eyebrow area 2 weeks prior to and 2 weeks after your procedure. Check your moisturizer, facewash BB or CC creams and makeup primers for anything that says acid.
Please Note: You will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle as well.
You have to be off any kind of Accutane for 1 year. NO Exceptions!
Fillers should be done six weeks prior to scheduled procedure or six weeks after procedure.
Botox should be performed two weeks prior to scheduled procedure or two weeks after.

Cold Sores and Fever Blisters:

In the case of permanent lip color, cold sores and fever blisters MUST be treated. If you get cold sores or have ever had one in the past, you will need an antiviral prescription from your doctor before a lip procedure. Physicians usually instruct to take it 2 days before. As this procedure will bring out the virus if not medicated beforehand.

1. PICKING, TOUCHING OR PULLING SCABS: It is best to keep scabs on as long as possible. Disrupting the natural healing process may lead to pigment loss, scarring, and/or infection.

2. GETTING TATTOO WET: This means, no baths, swimming, hot tubs, etc. You can shower as normal but must keep the area out of the spray of water. (Note: If it gets wet, gently pat dry. Do not let it stay wet for more than a few minutes)

3. EXCESSIVE SWEATING: no saunas, exercising, tanning, or hot tubs! Sweating on and sweating in general will push out the pigment from your body and/or make the scabs fall off prematurely.

4. MAKEUP AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS: use harsh cleansers, creams, make up, Benzoyl peroxide, Apple cider vinegar, Hydrogen peroxide, Glycolic acid, Retinols, Vitamin E or C, or other beauty products in this area. These products can lighten or fade the tattoo faster. Salt water or chlorine can also deteriorate the pigment faster. Rinse with water after contact.

5. FACIAL TREATMENTS: Such as facials, Botox, lip injections, chemical treatments, and microdermabrasion for at least 4 weeks post-procedure.

6. AIRBORNE DEBRIS: Performing tasks related to heavy household cleaning such as garage or basement cleaning where there is a lot of airborne debris or driving in open air vehicles such as convertibles, boats, bicycles, or motorcycles.

7. SMOKING and DRINKING ALCOHOL: these may lead to slow healing of wounds.

I generally do not touchup or coverup tattoos done by other artists.

INELLIGABLE FOR PROCEDURE:

Under 18 years of age
Pregnant and/or breastfeeding
Taking prescribed blood thinning medications
Accutane users (if used within the last year)
Allergic to: Lodocaine, epinephrine, stainless steel
History of epilepsy
Surgeries coming up in the next month – after pre and post op is ok
Actively pursuing chemotherapy and/or radiation – after treatment it is ok
Active cold/canker sore infection

DOCTOR’S NOTE REQUIRED: Submit at least 2 days before appt.

Diabetes
Autoimmune diseases including, but is not limited to: lupus, celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, etc.
High blood pressure, heart conditions, pacemaker, history of stroke

CASE-BY-CASE BASIS

Tendency towards keloids, scarring, hyper/hypopigmentation after injury to skin
Eczema, psoriasis, keratosis pilaris, dermatitis, chronic acne, and rosacea in treatment area

*Not a complete list

Absolutely. However, there are some limitations:

Designs cannot be from another tattoo artist.
Must be lines or dot work - light shading is OK.
Email/Text/DM via IG to get approval BEFORE booking.

Prices are based on size. You can find pricing details at www.horseandserpent.com/book

Generally no. This is not recommended because it changes the texture of the skin making it slight more difficult to tattoo and may affect the pigment retention.