TATTOO GUIDELINES

  • We value the work of our talented tattoo artists, so the first and most important point is choosing the right artist for your tattoo. Your selection must be based on your style and artistic preferences. Each artist has a unique and special tattoo style, so take some time to check out our Instagram @alchemistsvalley page to find out which one is the best choice for you.

  • Artists perform best only when they can express themselves. There's no point in giving an artist too many rules and guidelines. Our booking form is for that - the information we ask you to provide is what is really important for our artists to create their designs. The rest is in the artist's head. If an artist has questions about your request, he will contact you. If he doesn't contact you, it means everything is clear.

  • The booking form we provide you is all we need to understand your request. In the form you can add pictures, information and so on. After you make an online booking, the studio will receive your request. The studio's policy will be sent to you within a maximum of 5 days after your request. Unfortunately, sometimes this is not possible due to the many requests we have.

  • After we receive your booking request, the artist reviews your request. If your request is accepted, you will receive a confirmation email with a proposed day, price, and duration.

    All the information you need about your tattoo appointment are in the confirmation email. After you receive the confirmation, you will have approximately five days to pay the deposit associated with your tattoo appointment (in the confirmation email, we will send you the amount. Please refer to the section: Deposit). Remember to include the code number with the transfer so we can more easily match you up. The deposit can be paid by bank transfer or directly in the store. For faster confirmation, we recommend sending a screenshot of the transaction to the studio via email.

  • Once your date is confirmed and the deposit is paid, you must take this into account if you want to reschedule: Write to us at least 10 days before your original date (for special reasons we can shorten this period). Appointments can be postponed a maximum of two times. After the second time, the appointment will be canceled and you will lose the deposit. The change of appointment is subject to the availability of the tattoo artist. The studio will guide you during this process.

  • After one month from the tattoo appointment we recommend you to send us pictures of the tattoo (in the best possible quality). You can also come to the studio so we can see directly how the tattoo looks. In case your tattoo needs to be re-touched, we will arrange an appointment between the 1st and 5th month after your first tattoo appointment (in case of people coming from outside Hamburg, we can arrange the re-touching appointment later). In all these cases, the touch-up is included in the price of the tattoo. We only re-stitch tattoos done by artists from Alchemist's Valley.

  • If you wish to cancel your scheduled appointment, you must do so at least four weeks prior to that day by emailing the studio and stating the reason for the cancellation. This way you will receive your deposit back. Cancellations via social media will not be accepted. In this case, the deposit will be lost. If you need to change your appointment due to unexpected circumstances, just contact us at info@alchemistsvalley.com

FAQS

  • To make an appointment, we first need to review your project. In order to give you all the information about the artist, prices, availability, etc., we ask you to fill out the booking form on our website or send us an email directly. The most important information you should provide: Idea, body location, approximate size in cm and reference pictures. After we discuss your request with our team of artists, we will make you an offer. If you accept our offer, we will ask you for a deposit to officially confirm your appointment. A deposit is important for us to avoid cancellations. After that, you will receive a confirmation from us. We will stay in contact with you until you come to the studio for your tattoo and also after your appointment to track the progress of your tattoo aftercare.

  • The minimum studio price for a small tattoo is 150€. To get an exact price idea, you need to send us an appointment request through our booking form. The final price depends on many factors that we have to calculate, in general, it depends on the size of the design, the details, and the level of the artist that is performing it.

  • Yes, the date we agree on is the date the tattoo will be done. The appointment consists of two parts: A first part is where the artist presents the sketch talks to you about the project and adds the final details. The second part is the tattoo session.

  • Usually, the design is shown on the day of the appointment. This means that the appointment consists of two parts: designing and tattooing. The artist will show you the design on the day of the appointment and make changes to the design directly with you if needed. This gives you the opportunity to participate in the creative process. In this way, we can achieve the best result.

  • You must be at least 18 years old. We do not tattoo minors, even with parental permission.

  • No, it is not possible to get a tattoo while pregnant. If you are breastfeeding, please contact us so we can advise you and give you all the necessary information about breastfeeding and tattooing.

  • We do not recommend using numbing creams before tattooing as they interfere with the healing of the tattoo. A tattoo is an emotional and intense experience. Depending on how sensitive you are, it can sometimes hurt. You will have a team of professionals on hand to take care of your health and safety throughout the process.

  • Please be on time. We recommend that you eat enough and drink plenty of fluids. Do not drink alcohol the day before your appointment. Take a look at our tattoo care page for health information before booking a tattoo.

  • Once your appointment is confirmed, you may change the date of your appointment as long as you notify us at least 10 days prior to your appointment. Appointments can only be changed a maximum of two times. After the second cancellation, the appointment will be canceled and the deposit will not be refunded. In the event of an unforeseen or serious event, we will assist you in managing your appointment or refunding your deposit. If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, you can do so only through our studio contacts.

  • It takes two to four weeks to "heal," but in reality it takes months for the skin to fully regenerate.

  • For the first three weeks after your tattoo appointment, you will need to apply a cream to your tattoo three times a day to regenerate and moisturize your skin. Showers should be kept short during this time, stay out of the sun, and avoid pools, lakes, or other places where you could become infected. Continue to care for your skin as normal after the first three weeks, and come to our studio after one month so we can look at your tattoo.

  • The healing process of a tattoo takes about 3-4 weeks, but depending on the type of tattoo and skin type, these times can vary. During this time you should not sunbathe directly, swim in seawater or in the pool, as the tattoo may become infected. If you want to get a tattoo in the summer and have planned a vacation with sunbathing, swimming, etc., calculate the healing time. The artist will give you all the instructions on how to take care of the tattoo at the end of the appointment.

  • Deposit for bookings: Bank transfer, cash. In the studio after the appointment: Cash, credit card, ec card.

  • Due to the current situation and depending on the city and country, we are very attentive to the measures that are applied in each state. In the event that your appointment cannot take place due to possible outbreaks, border closures, etc., your deposit will not be lost and will be rescheduled for later.