Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Welcome to the Diztinctive Body Art & Beauty FAQ page! Here you'll find answers to the most common questions about our tattoos. We’re proud to serve High River, Okotoks, and the Foothills area with expert tattoo artistry and premium salon services. If you have a question not answered here, please contact us.
Tattoo & Body Art Services FAQS
Tattoo & Body Art Services FAQS
Age & ID Requirements
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Christina does not tattoo anyone under the age of 17, no exceptions. A Guardian/Parent must be present at the time of appointment and will be required to show valid government-issued I.D.
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ALL clientele (including parents/guardians of underaged clients) must have government-issued photo I.D. that is not expired. Acceptable forms include:
Valid Driver’s License
Valid Passport
Other valid photo government-issued I.D.
Tattoo & Body Art Services FAQS
Booking & Appointment Process
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Click here to launch the appointment request form. Please allow 7 business days for a response. Christina reviews your reference photos to ensure she’s the right artist for your design. If not, we’ll let you know so you can find the right fit.
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Major changes to your design (size, colour, placement, etc.) on the day of your appointment may result in hourly charges. Communicate your ideas before your appointment to avoid surprises.
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No face tattoos
No eyeball tattoos
No permanent makeup
Ready to get started? Fill out the appointment request form now!
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We are located within Diztinctive Beauty & Tattoo - 5 minutes west of The Hitchin Post of High River at: 49015 538 Ave E, Foothills County, AB. To find our address you can google Diztinctive Body Art & Beauty and it will take you to our shop. Make sure to turn into the driveway with the blue sign 49015 going into neighbouring acreages.
Parking is limited to 2 spots maximum.
Need directions or have questions about your visit? Contact us for help!
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Christina is currently booking 10-12 weeks in advance for Tattoo & Beauty services - even for small tattoos. She does sometimes get cancellations, so if that happens then you’ll need to ensure your name is on the waitlist. Please specify if phone, email or text is best to get a hold of you on short notice.
Want to be on the wait list? Let us know here!
Tattoo & Body Art Services FAQS
Design & Approval
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You’ll receive your design within one week prior to your appointment (often sooner). One copy will be sent via email for final approval and adjustments.
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You can request adjustments after receiving your mock-up (sent within 7 days of your tattoo). This ensures a smooth appointment day.
Ready to start your custom design? Fill out the tattoo inquiry form today!
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Pricing & Estimates
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You’ll receive your design within one week. Minimum charge: $100 (up to 45 minutes)
Christina’s rate: $150/hour (regardless of size or complexity)
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Estimates are provided based on the information you submit. Factors affecting cost include placement, size, intricacy, and skin type. Fill out the tattoo inquiry form today!
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Tattoo Process & Aftercare
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Only the highest quality, hypoallergenic inks from reputable suppliers (Dynamic & Eternal Ink). Allergic reactions are rare but possible.
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Ink is deposited into the hypodermis, about 2mm below the epidermis. Improper depth or healing can cause fading, sometimes requiring a touch-up. Fill out the tattoo inquiry form today!
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Tattoo ink is a foreign substance; your body gradually absorbs and breaks it down, causing fading and less crisp lines over time.
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Cleaning & Setup Protocol
Your safety is just as important as the artwork.
Every tattoo appointment begins with a freshly cleaned and disinfected workspace. All work surfaces, equipment, and high-touch areas are cleaned and disinfected using Pre-Empt RTU or Cavicide products and following the appropriate contact times before your setup begins.
A fresh, single-use setup is prepared specifically for each client. Disposable barriers are placed on equipment and surfaces that may be touched during the tattoo, and single-use supplies—including needles and razors —are opened fresh for your appointment and disposed of appropriately afterward.
Throughout your appointment, careful attention is given to hand hygiene, glove changes, preventing cross-contamination, and maintaining a clean working area.
Once your tattoo is complete, all single-use materials and barriers are safely discarded, sharps are placed in an approved sharps container, and the entire tattoo station is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before the next client.
Every client. Every appointment. A fresh setup from start to finish.
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Touch-Ups & Healing
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Free touch-ups within 6 months of your appointment (on Christina’s work only).
After 6 months, touch-ups are charged at the current hourly rate.
Wait at least 6 weeks before booking a touch-up to allow full healing.
Client is responsible for aftercare; refer to our Aftercare section for guidance.
Tattoo & Body Art Services FAQS
Lifestyle & Tattoo Care
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Tanned/dry skin is harder to tattoo. Sun lovers should consider booking in Fall, Winter, or Spring.
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Wait at least 2 weeks (or until scabbing is complete) before swimming or soaking in baths/lakes/pools. This also applies to saunas.
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Take a week off from intense workouts and heavy sweating to avoid premature peeling and issues with healing.
