Frequently Asked Questions

Champion Tattoo is at 147 Seneca Rd, Sherwood Park, Alberta. The shop is just off the Anthony Henday and Baseline Road, a few minutes outside Edmonton. You can find us at the back of the parking lot behind Park Performance which is a large blue-and-white building.
No.
Tattoo consultations are free! But remember, not every tattoo will require a consultation. Your tattoo artist will let you know if a consultation is necessary for your tattoo.
Yes. Deposits are non-refundable but will be used against the final cost of your tattoo. Deposits are $150.00+gst and should be E-Transferred to Champion Tattoo via email at contact@championtattoo.ca or can be paid by cash or credit in the shop.
E-Transfers must include your artist’s name in the comment section of your E-Transfer.
Well, how much does a black car cost?
Several factors can influence the final price of your tattoo. At Champion Tattoo in Sherwood Park, each of our tattoo artists operates on a $/hr rate specific to them. That means to understand the final cost of your tattoo; it’s likely best to consult with your tattoo artists after securing your appointment with a deposit.
We accept Cash, Credit, or debit, and we have an ATM at the shop.
E-Transfers are only to be used to secure your appointment via your deposit.
Contact your tattoo artist as soon as possible. You can reschedule or cancel your appointment up to 48 hours prior to your original appointment date without forfeiting your deposit.
If you are more than 30 minutes late to your appointment without notification to your artist, you will be considered a “no-show,” your deposit will be forfeited, and your appointment cancelled.
Last-minute shuffling of appointments is incredibly challenging for our team. Please be mindful of this when considering rescheduling your tattoo appointment.
No. Come back when you turn 18.
No. A tattoo shop is no place for a minor, please plan childcare in advance before coming in for your appointment.
You MUST be sober to be tattooed. Please be hydrated and fed before your appointment, and wear appropriate clothing for where you will be getting tattooed so that you will be comfortable and our artists can work without obstruction. Make sure you have a piece of government photo ID, and feel free to bring a drink or snacks to your tattoo appointment.
Please visit our How to Book page for full details.

Scalp Micro Pigmentation (SMP) FAQs

Everyone experiences SMP differently. Some patients fall asleep during the procedure, while others experience modest discomfort. The sensation is commonly described as 3 on a pain scale of 1-10.
The final results are usually visible after the third or fourth session. This can vary from person to
person.
The skin is unpredictable in how it heals; therefore, it is necessary to use the first session to create a framework for the following sessions. The pigment absorbs more easily in some skin types compared to others, so follow-up sessions help determine where pigment needs to be reinforced and where extra density needs to be added to create an even look.
Between 2-4 weeks. Since the epidermal layer of the skin regenerates about every 28 days, waiting for this period between procedures ensures adequate time for healing and allows for a more accurate assessment of pigment retention at follow-up visits. Typically, the first and second sessions will be done two weeks apart, and we will wait four weeks between the second and third.
The procedure time varies depending on the size of the area of coverage. Usually, it is 2-4 hours for an average session.
The results can last anywhere between 3-6 years. Skin type, sun exposure, and chemicals impact the retention.
The pigments we use at Champion SMP are of the highest quality. Our pigments will not fade into a blue or green colour.
The needle and pigment used in SMP do not penetrate deep enough to reach or damage the hair follicle. SMP can be used after a hair transplant to add the appearance of density in regions where the hair is still thin.
To have the best outcome, you should avoid sweating during the healing process. Excessive exercise can lead to sweating in the region of fresh ink and may disturb the pigment before it can completely settle and seal in place. Sweat can also promote the growth of bacteria in the newly treated area.
Toppik is a compound of keratin fibres that get electrostatically charged so that the fibres in the powder anchor to the hair, thus increasing density. SMP provides a similar effect to products like Toppik and Dermatch in that it reduces the contrast between the scalp skin and the hair, but it adds no physical volume to the hair as these products do.
Although SMP may not provide as dark a coverage as Toppik or Dermatch, it eliminates the need for daily application. It also gives the patient the freedom to engage in physical and social activities with greater confidence.
SMP mimics individual hair follicles to create the appearance of coverage and/or density. The SMP dots mimic and enhance the appearance of hair in regions that are thinning. SMP will not achieve the darkness that a heavily coated head of concealer would achieve, as it is designed to look more natural.
The pigments used in SMP are designed to naturally soften over the years. Even with white hair, dark SMP dots on your scalp provide an element of dimension within your hair. When all hair exits the scalp, even white hair, it appears to have a darker colour underneath the skin surface. This is the reason darker dots are still able to blend within white hair naturally.
Over the course of 28 days, as your skin goes through its natural exfoliation process, the residual pigment that is in the epidermis sheds as well. When the cells regenerate, the layer of epidermis no longer has pigment in it but sits on top of the upper dermal layer where your permanent pigment resides. This results in a slightly less sharp pigment dot since there is now a layer of skin on top of the permanent pigment.
SMP may not be the best option for those with a completely bald area surrounded by hair longer than 1/4 of an inch. They should not have SMP done on the bald patch unless they are planning to shave down the surrounding hair. Otherwise, the bald spot will have a shaved appearance that will not match the longer hair around it.