Booking with Jill.


BOOKS CLOSED - Opening January 18th at 7pm.

jillian dawn │@jdawn.tattoo

Tattoo artist Jill (@jdawn.tattoo) wearing black gloves, preparing her tattoo machine at Black Eleven Tattoo in Halifax

Thank you for your interest in booking with me. I’m grateful to do what I love every day, and your support makes that possible. Please read the info below so the booking process can be smooth and fair.

    • Books open every couple of months - dates announced on Instagram.

    • A booking form (link in bio) mut be filled out to qualify.

    • I don’t take requests via email or DMs.

    • Submitting a form doesn’t guarantee an appointment. I review each request and select projects I can reasonably take on.

    • I don’t offer cancellation or waitlists. Last minute spots are posted on Instagram (first come, first serve).

    • Ongoing projects and pieces aligned with my style take priority.

    • Please be detailed in your request (ex. type of flower, style). Save your stories for our session - I love to hear them them in person!

    • Must be 18+ with a valid ID (no parental consent).

    • I work Tues-Fri, 10am-4pm.

    • Rate: $160/hour + taxes.

    • Payment: e-transfer or cash. Debit/credit accepted (+3.4% fee).

    • A $60 non-refundable deposit required once I approve your request.

    • Please don’t send deposits/photos until asked.

    • if booking for multiple tattoos or with a friend, include them all in the same form (please don’t double submit).

    • Questions on the form include: name, contact info, tattoo idea, size, style, placement, budget.

  • Deposits: $60 deposit is required to book; goes towards tattoo cost; non-refundable.

    Rescheduling: Allowed once with 48+ hours’ notice; new appointment within 3 months.

    Design change: Small tweaks are okay. Major changes may require new booking + deposit, so please give me your clearest vision from the start.

    Guests: Please come solo unless we’ve discussed otherwise.

    Placement: I don’t tattoo ribs, sides of feet/toes, behind/on ears, or fingers.

    Skin requirements: I can’t tattoo over sunburns, cuts, or damaged skin. For scars, please send a photo first.

    Cover ups: My style doesn’t always suit cover ups, but I’m happy to reviewing them.

    Preparation: Please moisturize a week before, eat, be hydrated (not hungover), bring snacks/drinks, dress in layers.

    Health: if pregnant, breastfeeding or unwell (incl. COVID exposure), tattooing will need to wait.

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I appreciate your support and taking the time to read this over, submit a request, and engaging with my content. I Take on only what I can handle so I can give each project my full attention.