The Texas Showdown Tattoo & Music Festival 2016

February 24, 2016

I’ll see you soon Dallas Texas.All tattoos by appointment unless there’s an open slot and i will try to make time for you at the Festival.Refer to website link for more information

http://texastattooshowdownfestival.com/

2 Responses to “The Texas Showdown Tattoo & Music Festival 2016”

Robert Leakona says:

February 24, 2016 at 17:25

Hey it’s Lopeti anything open.. You said on Sunday it’s open, is there a few to get in & when do I have to pay? Due date? Or can I pay at the door? I want you to finish my sleeve & fix it.

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- King Afa says:
  
  March 1, 2016 at 20:16
  
  Lopeti please send in email to the website contact to book appointment. thank you
  
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In consideration of receiving a Tattoo; THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DOES NOT ALLOW TATTOOING ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 (Illegal to tattoo a minor) REGARDLESS OF PARENTAL CONSENT.(California Penal Code Section 653) All individual must be at least 18 years of age or older with a valid State or Federal Photo ID or a passport to receive a tattoo, NO EXCEPTIONS.____That I have been fully informed of the inherent risks, associated with getting a tattoo. I fully understand that these risks, known and unknown, can lead to injury, including but not limited to infection and scarring. I acknowledge that the body art is a permanent change to my appearance and removal may not result in the restoration of the skin to its original condition. Having been informed of the potential risks associated with getting a tattoo, I still wish to proceed with the tattoo application and I freely accept and expressly assume any and all risks that may arise from this action. TATTOO INKS, DYES, AND PIGMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED BY THE FDA and the health consequences of using these products are unknown. • I acknowledge it is not reasonably possible for the representatives and employees of this tattoo shop to determine whether I might have an allergic reaction to the pigments or processes used in my tattoo, and I agree to accept the risk that such a reaction is possible.• I acknowledge that a tattoo is a permanent change to my appearance and that no representations have been made to me as to the ability to later change or remove my tattoo. ____TO WAIVE AND RELEASE to the fullest extent permitted by law each of the ARTIST,STUDIO and the EVENT from all liability whatsoever, for any and all claims or causes of action that I, my estate, heirs, executors or assigns may have for personal injury or otherwise, including any direct and/or consequential damages, which result or arise from the application of my tattoo, whether caused by the negligence or fault of either the ARTIST, STUDIO, EVENT or otherwise. ____THAT THE ARTIST HAS GIVEN ME the full opportunity to ask any and all questions about the application of my tattoo procedure and all of my questions have been answered to my total satisfaction. I do not have risk factors for BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURE.____THE ARTIST WILL PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS on the CARE of my tattoo while it’s healing, and I understand them and will follow them. I acknowledge that it is possible that the tattoo can become infected, particularly if I do not follow the instructions given to me. I agree that it is my responsibility to contact the Artist if there are signs and symbols of infection, including, but not limited to, redness, swelling, tenderness of the procedure site(area), red streaks going from the procedure site(area) towards the heart, elevated body temperature, or purulent drainage from the procedure site. If any touch-up work to the tattoo is needed due to my own negligence, I agree that the work will be done at my own expense.___I AM NOT UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, I am voluntarily submitting to be tattooed by the
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eczema, psoriasis, freckles, moles or sunburn in the area to be tattooed that may interfere with said tattoo. If I have any type of infection or rash anywhere on my body, I will advise the Artist.____I AM NOT A RECIPIENT of an ORGAN OR BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT or, if I am, I have taken the prescribed preventive regimen of antibiotics that is required by my doctor in advance of any invasive procedure such as tattooing or piercing. ____I DO NOT HAVE MENTAL IMPAIRMENT that may affect my judgment in getting the tattoo. ____I DO NOT HAVE ALLERGIC REACTIONS TO LATEX. I UNDERSTAND RISKS OF BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURE. To my knowledge, I do not have a physical, mental or medical impairment or disability which might affect my well being as a direct or indirect result of my decision to have a tattoo.
***WARNINGS: Persons who may be immunocompromised (included but not limited to those with END STAGE RENAL DISEASE, DIABETES OR
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