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This site showcases the works of King 'Afa giving everyone insight into his vision of the art of the South Pacific Islanders.

King 'Afa is based in Hollywood Los Angeles, California, U.S and the Kingdom of Tonga

There is more than 1 type of Polynesian tattoo and King 'Afa designs body art for a diverse group of people ranging in age, gender, ethnicity, religious backgrounds and other subgroups. He has grown over the years tailoring his style to be unique and unparalleled in the tattoo industry. Clients are encouraged to be involved in the creation of their artwork as they work together to make an unmatched tattoo created specifically for you.
WAIVER RELEASE

You are the author of your story, I am the artist...your skin, my art and you wear it forever

King 'Afa

CONSENT TO TATTOO PROCEDURE;
The California Safe Body Act requires that prior to the performance of body art, the client(You) shall read, complete and sign an informed consent/medical form that shall include, but not limited total of the following.
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
Artist without duress or coercion. I am not pregnant or nursing ___I DO NOT HAVE DIABETES, EPILEPSY, HEMOPHILIA, HERPES (or a history of herpes infection at the proposed procedure site), a HEART CONDITION, nor do I take BLOOD THINNING MEDICATION. I do not have any other medical or skin condition that may interfere with the application or healing of the tattoo. I do not have medical or skin conditions such as but not limited to acne, scarring (Keloid)
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
HIV INFECTIONS ) should consult their personal physician prior to being tattooed or pierced. Persons with a pre-existing CARDIAC CONDITIONS, especially when piercing occurs on areas of the body involving the mucous membranes, may result in bacteria in the blood stream which can further damage the heart, and that such persons should seek permission from their personal physician prior to receiving a piercing or tattoo.

NEITHER THE TATTOO ARTIST, STUDIO OR EVENT is responsible for the meaning or spelling of the symbol or text that I have provided to them, chosen from the design or drawn, designed by the artist by my direction. ____I REALIZED THE VARIATIONS IN COLOR and design may exist between the tattoo art. I have selected and the actual tattoo when it is applied to my body/skin. ____I also understand over time, the colors and the clarity of MY TATTOO WILL FADE DUE TO UNPROTECTED EXPOSURE TO THE SUN and NATURALLY OCCURRING DISPERSION OF PIGMENT UNDER THE SKIN. ____I understand that if my skin color is dark, the colors will not appear as bright as they do on light skin. • I understand that if I have any skin treatments, laser hair removal, plastic surgery or other skin altering procedures, it may result in adverse changes to my tattoo. I release all rights to any photographs, taken of me and the tattoo and give consent in advance to their reproduction in print or electronic form including, but not limited to social media, artist’s website and portfolio.