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Mal’s Policies at Waystation Tattoo

By choosing a date and leaving a deposit, you are agreeing to
Mal’s Studio Policies. Please
make sure to read this document thoroughly and ask any questions you have before booking your tattoo! 

 
Design Creation & Review

Art is shown the day-of the appointment. I schedule time into every appointment to account for revisions. Nothing gets tattooed on you without your consent. 
 

Cost, Deposits & Rescheduling

Mal’s rate as of Winter 2023 is $250/hour before tax. You will be provided an estimate before you’re given the option to book.

A deposit is required to hold your appointment. This deposit will either be equivalent to a half-hour ($125) or a full hour ($250) depending on the total duration of your project.

Your deposit will be deducted from the final session of your tattoo.

Deposits are not refundable. I will only refund your deposit if it is my fault that we are unable to perform your tattoo as planned.

If you need to reschedule your appointment, I require at least 5 days notice. You have one free reschedule before you'll be required to leave a new deposit.

Please note that I hold myself to the same standard I hold my clients: if I have to bail last minute, you will be offered either the chance to cancel with a refund, or you will be offered the chance to rebook with a discount equivalent to your deposit. 

 

Deposits must be used within one year of leaving them either at a Guest Spot Location or at my private studio in NYC.

Gift cards are good for up to two years after purchase.

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Your Appointment
 

The Days Before
 

  • Avoid drinking alcohol or taking drugs before your appointment.
     

  • Avoid any medication that could thin your blood.
     

  • Moisturize the area that you're going to get tattooed (including the morning of). You don't need to shave unless it's an area you shave regularly.
     

  • You are welcome to bring a friend/partner, but space is limited and they might get bored. Please do not bring more than two friends.
     

  • DO NOT plan anything time sensitive directly after your tattoo appointment such as a flight or a concert with a strict door time. We do not want to rush something that will be on your body forever.
     

  • Do not plan to swim or expose your tattoo to the sun for at least 2-3 weeks.
     

The Day Of
 

  • Please come on time; if you come early I might not be at the studio yet.
     

  • Eat a good meal beforehand.
     

  • Bring a book, some headphones, or some way to entertain yourself. If your design needs some revisions, it might take some time.
     

  • Bring snacks, drinks, anything you think you might need. 
     

  •  Bring a valid form of ID.
     

Paying for your Tattoo

I accept Cash, Card, Paypal, Venmo, Zelle, and Apple/Google Pay. All card/digital payment will be subject to the 4.5% NYC service tax. Cash transactions will exclude the 4.5% NYC service tax.

 

Where's the Studio?!

130 W 25th St # 2A, New York, NY 10001

There is a touch-pad to the right of the door.
Select 2A, (currently labeled Marlo Cosmetic Tattoos) and I’ll buzz you in! 

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