Tattoo Artist’s Dilemma: Scarred Skin and a Lost Deposit Stir Up a Storm! ️

Imagine this: You’re a well-known tattoo artist, and a client walks in with a large keloid scar, hoping to cover it with a beautiful piece of art. You know you can’t tattoo over the scar, and you’ve made this clear in your terms and conditions. But the client didn’t read them, and now she’s demanding a refund of her deposit. What would you do? Let’s dive into this real-life drama that unfolded in a London tattoo parlour.

The Tattoo Artist’s Tale ️

The Unexpected Client ‍♀️

The Rules of the Game

The Unforeseen Problem

The Unfortunate Truth ‍♂️

The Heated Exchange

The Fallout

Ink, Scars and Lost Revenue: A Tattoo Artist’s Quandary

Our tattoo artist was stuck between a rock and a hard place. He had a client who hadn’t read the terms and conditions, and was demanding a refund on her deposit because he couldn’t tattoo over her keloid scar. This left him in a tricky situation – he felt bad for the girl but also stood to lose a significant amount of revenue. The situation escalated, with the client storming out and leaving a negative review. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this sticky situation…

NTA. Tattoo artist should have clarified scar policy during consultation.

“INFO: Did she read the document?” A tattooist’s legal dilemma!

NTA. Clear terms agreed upon, but communication could be improved.

INFO: Did she pay deposit before reading terms?

ESH. Irresponsible client and bizarre booking process lead to conflict.

Tattoo artist’s T&C sparks debate: YTA or NTA?

Artist’s dilemma: AITA for keeping deposit? ESH, but valid policies.

NTA – Business rules followed, customer’s mistake, lost deposit.

NTA. Set rules ignored, deposit withheld, bad review risked. ⚠️

Balancing goodwill and business rules: refund or risk bad reviews?

NTA, but refund the deposit and improve your customer service!

NTA. Clear terms, lost money, and unfair review. Unreasonable customer!

Customer didn’t send picture, scarred skin caused scheduling conflict.

Deposits: Protecting Artists and Stirring Up Controversy! ️

Engaging question about timing of T&Cs and deposit payment!

ESH: Tattoo artist’s out-of-the-norm rule sparks heated debate!

NTA. Sticking to your price and deposit arrangement

NTA. Tattoo artist’s dilemma: scarred skin and lost deposit ‍♂️

NTA. Opportunity cost is real! Recoup lost time value.

NTA dems the rules

NTA, customer should have read and followed the conditions!

ESH. Lack of communication and empathy led to a bad experience.

Small business owner shares wisdom on improving communication with clients.

Clear photos should be added to tattoo procedure for transparency!

Deposit rules ignored, artist loses day’s work due to idiocy.

NTA with a scar, worried about pain, but respects artists’ deposits.

NTA. Contracts are crucial! Protect yourself and your business.

Customer’s ignorance costs tattoo artist money. NTA wins!

Customer disregards terms, blames tattoo artist for scar issue.

Clear instructions, no refund necessary. NTA!

NTA. Unjust review? Fight back or take it down!

“NTA – Stand up for yourself as an artist and honor your policy! ️”

“No deposit without seeing the area first! “

NTA. Clear explanation of lost revenue due to client negligence.

NTA. Misunderstanding or negligence, it’s her fault. ‍♂️

Tattoo artist loses deposit due to inattentive customer. NTA!

Communication breakdown leads to stormy confrontation. ESH ️

Decide between John Lewis or Ryanair, clear terms or benefit of doubt?

NTA: Tattoo artist faces backlash over scarred skin and deposit

Refund policy questioned: disclosing scars before tattoo appointment

NTA. Scarred skin, lost deposit, and a stormy tattoo dilemma!

NTA, tattoo artist explains why scarring can’t be tattooed over

Did you discuss terms before or after she paid?

NTA. Clear terms and conditions ignored. Address negative reviews professionally.

Miscommunication over keloid scar leads to policy update suggestion. ‍

Engaging comment: NTA – Clear terms and conditions for tattoo bookings!

NTA, but a missed opportunity for a kind gesture. ‍♂️

Clear rules, no fault. NTA, she didn’t read them

NTA: Understanding the challenges of covering scars, but communication is key!

NTA. Victim-blaming and scarred skin create a stormy dilemma! ️

NTA: Artist sent terms, client agreed. Client’s response childish. ‍♂️

NTA: Tattoo artist warns friends about entitled client.

NTA. Stick to your policies! Don’t let entitled people manipulate you.

NTA. Tattoo artist faces dilemma: scarred skin and lost deposit.

NTA: Miscommunication leads to storm over scarred skin and lost deposit

NTA: Stand up for yourself and your worth as an artist!

Not the a**hole. Let’s hear the juicy details!

NTA: Rules are rules, no exceptions. She ignored your warnings.

NTA: Researching tattoo artists is important, she’s not worth it!

Artist’s justified frustration: Lost money, blocked day, and uncommunicative client.

NTA. Clear instructions and non-refundable deposit. Show up or send photo for approval beforehand.

NTA: Clear upfront, lost time/money. Reply publicly to bad review?