Booking & Studio Policies
Please read before booking. By scheduling, you agree to the following:
Booking Fee
• Non-refundable; applied toward your service total.
• Appointments are not confirmed without it.
Cancellations & Rescheduling
• 48+ hours’ notice required to reschedule/cancel.
• Less than 48 hours or no-shows = loss of booking fee/new fee to rebook.
Touch-Ups & Color Boosts
• One 6-week touch-up included; additional touch-ups/color boosts charged separately.
• Photos required before annual/color boost appointments.
• Multiple sessions may be needed for dramatic or dark/lip looks.
Eligibility & Health
• 18+, not pregnant/breastfeeding, and not on blood thinners.
• No antibiotics or steroids within 10 days prior.
• Must disclose medical conditions; doctor clearance required if under care.
• Cannot tattoo over keloids, moles, skin tags, rosacea flare-ups, or active blemishes.
• Cold sores & lips: Trauma from lip tattooing can trigger cold sore breakouts, even if you’ve never had one. It is highly recommended to consult your doctor about antiviral/anti-fungal medication (Zovirax, Valtrex, Famvir) to help prevent outbreaks. Cold sore breakouts can affect healed results.
• No Accutane within 1 year, no sunburn, no recent chemo/radiation, uncontrolled diabetes/high BP, hemophilia, or pacemaker.
• Thyroid medications may affect color.
Lips
• Kristy is not currently tattooing melanin rich lips.
• Lip blushing and fillers must be spaced appropriately: 5 weeks apart; implants: 6 months after implant, 1 month after blushing.
• Anti-fungal/antiviral medication is suggested when getting lips tattooed to prevent cold sore breakouts.
Eyes
• LASIK healed ≥3 months, no contacts during/72 hrs after, eyelash extensions removed 1 week prior.
• Glaucoma clients cannot receive eyeliner tattoos.
• Tear duct plugs removed ≥6 weeks prior; stop lash serums ≥1 month prior.
• Eyeliner only in black; other colors must be approved.
Restrictions
• No Botox/filler 2 weeks before/after.
• No chemical peels 3 weeks before/after.
Results & Refunds
• Results vary; no guarantees.
• No refunds on services, booking fees, or gift certificates.
Guests
• No extra guests or children unless approved.
Right to Refuse
• Service may be refused for safety, medical reasons, or unrealistic expectations.

Ideal Ink moved! As of January 2026, all appointments will be at 823 Washington Street Brainerd, MN 56401!