SANDMANS INK
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TRUST SANDMAN'S INK WITH YOUR ART NEEDS
Established in 2011 and called "the hidden gem of Ashland City" Sandman's Ink Shop is the place to go for all your tattoo and piercing needs. Even if you're not local to the Ashland City area, it is well worth the trip! (As evidenced by the fact that we have clients who come all the way from Alaska because they refuse to go anywhere else!)So whether you live just down the road, or across the country, come on in to Sandman's where owner/artist Matt Cowley and his friendly professional staff are ready to give you a piece that you are sure to love for a lifetime!
Shop minimum for tattoos is $40, Hourly tattoo rates start at $100.00 with an 2 hour minimum and piercings start at $30 (including jewelry.)
Opening Hours
Tuesday - Thursday: 2pm - 10pm
Friday - Saturday : 2pm - 12am
Monday & Sunday: Closed
FIND YOUR DREAM TATTOO
Nothing Is Out of Reach
Each artist at Sandmans Ink works directly with clients to create body art based on their input, but also provides guidance and artistic vision for the process. We believe you should pick an artist based on how their style fits your unique needs. Make the tattoo of your dreams come true with us. Get in touch today!
Custom Tattoo Design
Art on Your Body
Sandman's Ink is one of the most unique tattoo shops in Ashland City/ Nashville. The comfortable and relaxing atmosphere mixed with the exceptional customer service set it above your average tattoo shop. Our artists design beautiful Custom Tattoo Design tattoos on demand — we’ll let our imaginations go wild for you!
Tattoo Aftercare Instructions
Love Your Tattoos
Want some ink that will set you apart from the crowd? Let our artists make sure you have all the information at hand to care for your new tattoo. Our artists have studied art extensively and have a vast array of mastered styles. With Sandmans Ink, you’re guaranteed an original tattoo that will keep you happy for the rest of your life.
Color Sleeves
Our Next Masterpiece
Let us create a fresh tattoo for you exactly where you want it. You tell us what to do, and we’ve got it under control. We know you’ve got many choices when it comes to tattoo studios or piercing shops in the Ashland City/ Nashville area, but there’s only one Sandmans Ink. We look forward to earning your trust and creating a beautiful Color Sleeves tattoo for you.
Nothing Is Out of Reach
FIND YOUR DREAM TATTOO , PIERCINGS AND CUSTOM AIRBRUSH WORK
Custom Tattoo Design
HERE AT SANDMAN'S INK SHOP WE MAKE YOUR IMAGINATION A REALITY. WE SPECIALIZE IN A WIDE RANGE OF TATTOO WORK INCLUDING: CUSTOM TATTOOS, COVER UP'S, BLACK AND GREY, PORTRAITS, COLOR, POLYNESIAN TRIBAL AND ANYTHING YOU CAN THINK OF.
Tattoo Aftercare Instructions
Wash and Treat
About an hour after you get your tattoo wash it with lukewarm water and mild, liquid antibacterial or antimicrobial soap to gently wash away any ointment, blood, and/or plasma and to completely clean the area. Do not use a washcloth or anything abrasive. Your hand is your best tool in this case. (If your tattoo feels slimy and slippery, you have probably been oozing plasma. Try to gently remove as much of this as possible – when the plasma dries on the skin’s surface, it creates scabs.) Then pat (do not rub) the area firmly with a paper towel to get it completely dry. Follow with a very light application of your choice of lotion. We suggest Eucerin Ultimate healing, Johnson & Johnson baby lotion, or Bag Balm.
**Do not use A&D, Neosporin, or any triple antibiotic ointment. This is a wonderful product for cuts and scrapes, but not for tattoos. Some can have an allergic reaction to the Neosporin, which causes little red bumps. When the bumps go away, so does the ink, and you end up with a polka-dotted tattoo**
Specialty Products and Lotions
If you prefer, you can also use a specialty product such as Tattoo Goo or H2Ocean. It is not necessary, as many over the counter products work just fine.. Use the products as directed and continue for 2 weeks. After that, continue to keep it clean, but you can use lotion when needed instead of ointment to keep the skin soft. Whatever lotion you use, it should be dye and fragrance free.
Bathing, Showering, Hot Tubs, and Swimming
Yes you can (and should!) shower with a new tattoo. It’s ok to get your tattoo wet, just don’t soak it. Submerging your tattoo in a bath or hot tub can cause serious damage, so you’ll want to avoid those for 2-3 weeks, but showering in perfectly fine as long as you don’t saturate your tattoo. If you get soap or shampoo on your tattoo, just remove it quickly with water. Swimming – whether it be a pool, fresh water, or salt water – should be avoided for at least 2 weeks.
Scabbing and Peeling
After a few days, you will notice some peeling and possible a little scabbing. You will also start to itch, just like a sunburn when it begins to heal. The advice here is DO NOT PICK AND DO NOT SCRATCH! If the skin itches, slap it. If it is peeling, put lotion on it, and if is scabbing, just leave it alone. Your tattoo is almost healed, and now is not the time to ruin it!
Protection from the Sun
After your tattoo is healed, from now on, you will ALWAYS want to protect it from the sun’s ultraviolet rays as well as tanning beds. These can fade and damage a brilliant tattoo very fast. Before spending a lot of time the sun, protect your tattoo with a minimum of SPF 50 sunblock. This will keep your tattoo vibrant for many years, and it will continue to be a source of great pride.
Full Color/Black and grey Sleeves
Let us create a fresh tattoo for you exactly where you want it. You tell us what to do, and we’ve got it under control. We know you’ve got many choices when it comes to tattoo studios or piercing shops in the Nashville area, but there’s only one Sandman's Ink. We look forward to earning your trust and creating a beautiful Color Sleeves tattoo for you.
Piercings
Our piercings start with a minimum of $30.00, and that price includes jewelry. Pricing will vary depending on placement.
Piercings Aftercare
All Piercings
Wash hands thoroughly before handling jewelry. DO NOT touch jewelry or piercing site unless you are cleaning it. DO NOT soak piercing in dirty water such as a pool, hot tub, lake, beach, etc. NO NOT use alcohol, peroxide, Neosporin, or anything else not listed in your aftercare unless directed by a doctor. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call us, facebook message us, or simply stop by. No question is a stupid one.
Eyebrow, Nostril, Septum, and Cartilage: Healing time on average is 6 to 8 weeks, although cartilage piercings can take between 6 months and a year to fully heal internally. DO NOT change jewelry before the 6-8 week mark. Purchase a SEA SALT grinder (McCormick is a good brand for this. DO NOT use table salt. It has iodine in it and can chemically burn your piercing. Bad news.) and put 3 twists of sea salt in the bottom of a Dixie cup. Fill to the top with warm water and use a q-tip to stir and dissolve the salt. Use that q-tip to clean the entry and exit points of the jewelry. Do this between 3 and 5 times a day.
Nipples and Navel: Full internal healing time is between 6 and 8 months, however, jewelry may be changed after 4 to 6 weeks. Follow instructions above for mixing sea salt solution and using q-tip to clean off any “crusties” that may develop. Then, turn cup up and suction it to nipples or navel and allow them to soak in solution for 5 minutes. Do this 3-5 times daily.
Genitals: Healing times vary from a few weeks to several months depending on the type and location of piercing. If you have intercourse during the first few months after the piercing, use a condom to protect the piercing. Your own urine is sterile to your body, however you should clean the piercing site using the sea salt solution and q-tip method described above to prevent any buildup of dried urine on the jewelry.
Tongue: Healing time is 2-4 weeks. We pierce with a longer bar to accommodate for swelling. After that time you may change to a shorter, more comfortable bar. Also, when the time comes, we recommend switching to jewelry with acrylic balls to avoid wearing away of tooth enamel. Rinse first thing in the morning, last thing before bed, and any time anything other than water goes in your mouth (such as food, drinks, cigarettes, etc) with the sea salt solution described above or a 50/50 mix of a non-alcohol mouthwash and water. DO NOT drink beer during the healing process. This could cause a yeast infection of the mouth. Ice and Ibuprofen will help with swelling. DO NOT participate in any kind of oral sex for 3 weeks, as semen and vaginal fluids can carry infection causing bacteria and viruses.
Lip, Monroe, and Cheeks: Healing time is 4-6 weeks. Jewelry can and should be changed after that point so that the longer bar does not get caught on teeth. Follow instructions in sections 2 and 4.
us what to do, and we’ve got it under control. We know you’ve got many choices when it comes to tattoo studios or piercing shops in the San Francisco area, but there’s only one sandmansink. We look forward to earning your trust and creating a beautiful Color Sleeves tattoo for you.
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