Questions and Such

FAQs

  • To request an appointment you can email me directly, or use my booking form on the contact page. When emailing your inquiry, please include a description of your idea, any reference pictures you have, where on your body you’d like it, what size in inches, and if you’d like black and grey or color.

    Some designs may require a consultation to discuss details, but most details can be discussed via email.

    Since I’m new in town, my books are very open so feel free to come on by for a walk in Tuesday-Saturday!

  • I have plenty of repeatable flash and one-off designs ready to choose from. My line book is located at the shop, and I have most of my available designs posted on my instagram stories. 

    I also love collaborating with clients to create something custom in my style. Be it small and simple, or large and intricate, I can take your ideas and create a design specific to you and your body.

  • My minimum $100 and hourly rate is $200.

    All price quotes are estimations and depend on how long the tattoo takes. Factors that affect the length of a tattoo include size, style, detail, and whether you’d like black and grey or color.

    Please let me know if you have a budget you’d like me to keep in mind. I am happy to work with you by breaking up the tattoo into multiple sessions or designing your tattoo with the appropriate amount of detail to align with your budget.

    I take cash, Venmo, Zelle, and card (card has a 4% processing fee).

  • In the weeks leading up to your tattoo, it’s best to keep yourself and your skin healthy. Exfoliate, moisturize, stay hydrated, and avoid sun damage.

    Make sure to get plenty of rest the night before. The day of your appointment drink plenty of water and eat a good meal before coming in. Tattoos are a strain on the body so you want to make sure you take good care of yourself before and after your tattoo. 

    Wear comfortable clothing that allows access to the area you are getting tattooed. If you’d like any tips or suggestions feel free to ask! You are also welcome to bring in any comfort items such as a blanket, pillow, headphones, snacks, shows/movies downloaded to your tablet or phone, etc. I do have privacy screens I can put up for intimate tattoos, ear plugs, and fidget toys upon request. Please let me know if you have any other accessiblity needs you’d like me to know about.

    Plan some extra time around the estimated length of your session to account for paperwork, stencil placement, breaks, etc.

    Please let me know if you have any allergies, are on any medications, or have any conditions that would affect healing a tattoo (i.e. blood thinning, immune suppressing, or skin irritating effects). It is recommended to avoid getting tattooed while on antibiotics.

Deposit Policy

  • A $100 deposit is required to book an appointment. This deposit is non-refundable and will come off the final cost of the tattoo.

  • If you need to reschedule your appointment, please provide a minimum of 48 hours notice in order to keep your deposit. This allows me time to try to fill the appointment slot. Last minute cancellations or no shows forfeit the deposit to account for the lost income of that day.

  • Do not come in if you are feeling sick. Please be mindful of your upcoming appointment and take good care of yourself.

  • Please call the shop if you are running late. Deposit may be forfeit if you are more than 30 minutes late.

Aftercare

Instructions

  • After removing bandage, (overnight with a traditional bandage, 1-5 days if using Derm Shield) wash thoroughly with warm water and unscented liquid soap. Be sure to wash off excess ointment and plasma. Pat dry with paper towel. Don’t apply lotion until day two.

  • Wear loose/breathable clothing. Your tattoo will be red and tender, and may continue to weep plasma and ink for a day or so.

  • Wash and moisturize your new tattoo with an unscented white lotion 1-3 times daily for two weeks. Only touch your fresh tattoo with clean hands. Do not over moisturize.

  • After a few days, your tattoo will start to peel. Do not pick or scratch your tattoo during this time as it may result in pigment loss and prolonged healing.

  • No soaking (swimming, hot tubs, baths) or direct sunlight until your tattoo is fully healed. Tattoos will heal in around 2 weeks.

  • Avoid heavy exercise for at least 48 hours after getting tattooed. Take off your Derm Shield before any exercise, sweat build up will breed bacteria.

  • Long term care - moisturize and avoid sun damage. Good skin care is good tattoo care.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns!