Bailey Drey
Hi!! I'm Bailey the owner and artist of the all female tattoo studio, Velvet Valor Tattoo Co. I'm very passionate about art and tattoos, but I'm also very passionate about giving my clients a safe and sterile environment. When I opened my studio the goal was to have an inclusive space in the tattoo world free from harassment and hate and I will continue to make that my mission. I specialize in whimsical, bright, and bold neo-traditional designs, while also enjoying black and grey/stipple work. I'm always up for any designs from unique and silly to more serious or spooky. As a proud mom and fur mom, I cherish every moment spent with my family and love exploring the outdoors or playing video games with my daughter. My life is very calm and relaxing like the experience I like to give my clients. Ever since I was a kid, I've dreamed of bringing art to life through tattoos, and I’m excited to create art and memories with you that will last a lifetime♥
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✿F.A.Q✿
✿Deposit:
•$100 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required to book
•Deposit goes towards the final balance of the tattoo
•Cancelations must be made no less than 48 hours before appointment & must reschedule within a month or deposit is forfeited and a new deposit will be required to reschedule.
•If you reschedule before 48 hours the deposit will be valid for ONE reschedule
•After one reschedule (if there are more than one) the deposit will be forfeited and another $100 non-refundable non-transferable deposit will be required every time
•Cancelations within 48 hours of appointment will forfeit the deposit
•If you are more than 15 minutes late without notifying me I will take that as a no call no show and your deposit will be forfeited
✿Pricing:
•My hourly rate is $125
•Wanna do/available designs are a set price and you can find my flash on Instagram in highlights under "Wanna do"
•My minimum is $100 per person
•I DO NOT send designs ahead of time, unless asked to. If you would like a design sent before the appointment I will send it within 48 hours of the appointment. I do a consultation either in person or over the phone to make sure we go over everything. Please be as specific as possible during the consultation. During the consultation we will go over all the details of the tattoo and at the consultation I can show you a really rough sketch of what ideas we went over. I can make minor changes, but I cannot make major ones 48 hours before the appointment. If major changes need to be made we might need to reschedule on a case to case basis. If you wait to let me know that you want major changes made within 48 hours before appointment there will be a $100 non-refundable reschedule fee.
•If you do not bring a valid government ID you will need to reschedule and will be charged a $100 non-refundable/non-transferable reschedule fee.
•Do not come in sick, drunk, or hungover. It will count as a no call, no show and result in a $100 non-refundable/non-transferable reschedule fee!
•Do not come in with sunburn on the area to be tattooed. I can not tattoo over sunburn. If we cannot place the design elsewhere it will count as a no call, no show and result in a $100 non-refundable/non transferable reschedule fee.
***There is no reschedule fee and your deposit will be valid in the case of emergency weather such as snow!!!!! No one should risk their lives for a tattoo!!!! We can reschedule at the earliest time possible and your deposit will still be valid!!!! If emergency weather is in the forecast for the day of your appointment I will reach out via email to discuss our options.***
•At the bottom of this page please fill out the consultation form
•You will receive an email from me within 3 business days
•Please check your spam folder
•Look for the email elegantlyinking@gmail.com
•If you do not hear back from me within 3 business days please fill out a form on the "Contact Page" on the website or send me a DM via Facebook or Instagram.
✿I do accept both cash and card, but cash is always preferred!
✿I do accept Afterpay!
•If you plan on using Afterpay and have not used it before please let me know so I can explain how it works
✿There is a 3% fee if using card that includes Afterpay!!!
✿No, I will only tattoo 18+!!
✿You must bring valid government ID to your appointment or that will result in a no call no show and your deposit will be forfeited and you will be charged $100 non-refundable/non-transferable to reschedule. No exceptions!
✿Coverups and reworks are a case by case bases
✿I do not finish other artists work
✿I do not tattoo in these areas:
-privates
-faces/heads unless you are heavily tattooed/over 25 years old
-side of fingers
-inside of lips
✿You can bring one guest (must be over 18)!
✿I schedule appointments that work for both my clients and I. I do try to accommodate clients work schedules as much as possible and not having set hours allows me to give that experience.
✿If I do have a day available for walk-ins I will post on both Instagram and Facebook, but I do not accept walk-ins on a normal basis.
✿Please let me know if you plan on using numbing cream and what brand you plan on using!!!!!!
✿You must patch test before your appointment
✿If you would like to use numbing cream I will send you instructions on how to apply it on for best results. If you need me to apply it on for you just bring the numbing cream. Please let me know if you will need me to apply it in advance.
✿I will use a numbing spray (Bactine) during the session as well. No one wants to be in pain for hours on end and being in pain makes the session hard on both you and I.
*Numbing cream can affect the tattoo by causing it to heal poorly
*Numbing cream increases infection risk
*Numbing cream and numbing spray will not take the pain away completely and for some people it does not work at all!
*Numbing cream typically lasts a 2 to 3 hours if it works at all!
*Numbing spray gives maybe 30 to 45 minutes of some relief!
*Numbing cream and numbing spray are a tool to help manage the pain, but it will not take the pain away fully!
*If you decide to use numbing cream I am not liable for any reaction you have before, during, or after the tattoo
✿Drink a lot of water!!!!!
✿Eat a meal at least 1 to 2 hours before your appointment
✿Lotion the area everyday for a week leading up to appointment. Exfoliate the area every other day for a week leading up to the appointment. Do no exfoliate day before or day of appointment. Dry skin can make it difficult to tattoo! Moisturized skin leads to better results!
AVOID:
✿Alcohol for 24 hours prior to tattoo!
•If you come in hungover or drunk your appointment will need to be rescheduled and you will be charged a $100 non-refundable/non=transferable reschedule fee.
✿Sun!
•I cannot tattoo over sunburn, rashes, open wounds, eczema, or other skin conditions.
•If you come in with any of these on the area that will be getting tattooed your appointment will need to be rescheduled and you will be charged a $100 non-refundable/non-transferable reschedule fee.
•If you come in with any of these skin conditions and the tattoo is able to be placed somewhere without any of these skin conditions then we will still be able to have your appointment and we will not need to reschedule.
✿Valid government ID
✿I have a smart TV so you can watch shows/movies if you'd like
✿If you want to bring headphones to listen to your own devices.
✿Blanket/comfortable clothes
✿I have complimentary drinks and snacks. If you would like you are more than welcome to bring your own. We also have a coffee machine and a microwave.
✿I have nipple covers if needed for chest tattoos
✿Cash to avoid the 3% fee or credit card
✿You should be as comfortable as possible!🖤
✿I have nipple covers if needed.STEPS FOR SANIDERM OR DERM SHIELD AFTERCARE:
1. I will apply Saniderm/Derm Shield
2. You will leave it on for 2 to 3 days
3. You will take it off preferably in the shower to reduce irritation
4. Wash gently with unscented soap
5. Wait about 5 minutes to apply the ointment I gave you
6. Apply a small pea size to the tattoo 3 to 4 times a day for the next 2 to 3 week or whenever the tattoo is completely healed.
✿IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO SANIDERM/DERMSHIELD:
1. I will send you home with Saran Wrap around your tattoo
2. When you get home wash your hands!
3. Wash tattoo with antibacterial soap
4. Apply a pea size amount of the ointment I gave you
5. Repeat these steps 2 times a day for 2 to 3 days
6. After 2 to 3 days continue to apply a pea size amount of the ointment I gave you or unscented lotion to the tattoo for the next 3 weeks or until fully healed
✿Do not scratch or pick at your tattoo
✿Avoid tight clothing over your tattoo
✿Do not soak/submerge your tattoo in water
-NO lakes, pools, hot tubs, ocean/beach, or baths for 2 to 4 weeks after tattoo appointment
✿Do not expose your new tattoo to direct sunlight
-Wear clothes that protect the tattoo from the sunlight and once it is healed use a high SPF to protect your tattoo from sun damage
✿Avoid intense physical activity or excess sweating for 2 weeks
✿Once it is fully healed keep the tattoo moisturized! You want to moisturize your skin with or without tattoos, but it will keep your tattoos looking fresh!
✿You may use an ice pack to reduce inflammation
-If it is still wrapped in Saniderm/Derm Sheild you can put an ice pack over that
-If the tattoo is not wrapped please wrap the ice pack with Saran Wrap and afterwards wash the tattoo with antibacterial soap
*AFTERCARE IS A VERY IMPORTANT PART IN HAVING YOUR TATTOO HEAL NICELY SO PLEASE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR BEST RESULTS!!!*
✿Touch ups are free within 6 months after appointment!
✿Wait for about 4 weeks after the tattoo to see if it needs a touch up.
✿If you feel it needs a touchup please contact by email elegantlyinking@gmail.com and attach pictures so I can see what needs to be touched up and schedule from there.