FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW DO I BOOK AN APPOINTMENT?
Whether you want a pre-drawn design OR you want to talk about a custom piece, you’re gonna click that “book a consultation” button and send in a form.
For custom work, I prefer that you book an in-person consultation with me to discuss the design you'd like but occasionally this can be done through email alone. Consultations are free and only take like 15 minutes. At this meeting we'll be able to go over the details of your tattoo including design, size, how long it should take, total cost, etc. At the end of your consultation, if you'd like to proceed with booking an appointment, we'll find a date that works for both of us. I require a non- refundable, CASH deposit to book an appointment, which can range from $100 - $500, depending on the design. The entire deposit goes toward the final cost of the tattoo.
If you're coming from out of town we can just figure out all the details through email, no problem.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO GET TATTOOED?
There's a few factors that go into the price of a tattoo like drawing time, size and placement, your attitude... and I don't like dealing with "price shoppers". So just plan on having a conversation with me, preferably in person, and when I know exactly what we're getting into, I'll just give you an estimate and we can go from there and figure out what's in your budget. This shows that you're serious about getting tattooed by me and are less likely to waste both of our time. Sending me an email that just says "how much for a sleeve?" is a good way to get ignored. Again, if you're coming from out of town, we can work it out through e-mail.
DO YOU HAVE A MINIMUM?
Yep. The shop minimum is $100, and the price will go up depending on the size of the tattoo, the design, and where on the body you want tattooed.
DO YOU TAKE CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS?
Nope. I'm CASH ONLY! So hit your bank ahead of time or pay the ATM fees at the shop.
Also, I accept Venmo in a pinch if I really have to.
DO I HAVE TO LEAVE A DEPOSIT?
Yea dude, to book an appointment, you HAVE to leave a deposit. The deposit amount depends on the design and ranges from $100-$500. Again, I'm CASH ONLY, so all deposits must be cash (Venmo if you're traveling). Your deposit is non-refundable, but it goes go toward the price of your tattoo. You are able to reschedule your appointment and keep your deposit up to 48hrs before the appointment. If you need to change your appointment for any reason after the 48 hr notice, you forfeit your deposit. If you need to cancel your appointment, you forfeit your deposit.
WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL AN APPOINTMENT?
Easy answer... Don't. All deposits are non-refundable, so if you need to completely cancel your appointment, you will lose your deposit. Again, you are able to reschedule your appointment and transfer the deposit if you give me a 48 hr notice.
WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR AFTERCARE?
My usual common sense aftercare is saying "keep it clean and leave it alone" or "you've got tattoos, do whatever you usually do".
But more often than not, I'm applying an adhesive bandage like Derm Shield which is meant to stay on the skin for 5-7 days so all the washing and ointment stuff doesn't really apply.
Anyhow, the classic aftercare spiel is usually something like this below:
Assuming you've kept your tattoo wrapped for however long I told you to... remove your bandage and, with clean hands, wash your tattoo throughly with warm water and soap. make sure to wash away all of the plasma and ointment that may be on your tattoo. Pat it completely dry with a paper towel, making sure that there is no extra moisture on the tattoo. Do not dry your fresh tattoo with a bath towel, as they harbor bacteria.
After your tattoo is completely dry, you may apply a very small amount of A&D, Aquaphor or whatever other ointment I've approved. Repeat the process of washing it, patting it dry, and putting ointment on it for the first 3-4 days, 2 times a day.
After the first 3-4 days are over and your tattoo is no longer an open wound, you can reduce the frequency of washing your tattoo to 1-2 times a day. You may apply a small amount of unscented lotion to you tattoo if you feel like it is getting too uncomfortable, but it is best to keep it relatively dry for the first week or so. After the first week, you may use lotion as often as you like.
Your tattoo will flake, itch, and possibly scab while healing. This is completely normal and is not cause for concern. Do not pick or scratch or pull of any scabs. Please avoid long and steamy hot showers, and do not soak your fresh tattoo for at least 2 weeks. Avoid direct sunlight on your tattoo. If your tattoo is fresh, keep is covered under clothing while out in the sun. Once it is healed, apply liberal amounts of high SPF sunblock on your tattoo. The sun will age your tattoo very quickly if not cared for properly.
Your tattoo will hopefully be fully healed in about a month.
If you have any other questions about aftercare, please do not hesitate to contact the shop.