Frequently Asked Questions

  • Each tattoo appointment is unique to each clients customized design. The first step is to make a consultation appointment to discuss what design you are looking it get. This might include showing reference imagines, discussing color, style, and placement of the design. If you have further questions please send me an email.

    *must be 18 years of age.

  • Some things that you can do and should are:

    Eat 1-2 hours before your appointment. You should eat a hardy meal like carbs (pasta) and protein.

    Make sure to be hydrated.

    Cannot be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

    No sunburns in area that will be tattooed.

    Wear comfortable clothing.

    Bring headphones if you would like to listen to something while getting tattooed.

    If you have a long tattoo session bring snacks to eat during breaks.

  • Great question!

    This is a semi-complicated answer, but in short, it all depends on your artist’s process! BUT I wouldn’t expect to get eyes on your design until the day of your appointment.

    During the consultation we try and gather as much reference information from you as possible, such as body placement, your idea, designs you like, and a little bit about you.

    However; your artist needs time to ideate, sketch, and clean up a design to present to you on the day of your appointment!

    There are many factors at play, as to why your design may not be available until the day of your appointment, such as needing to design for other clients and researching elements for your tattoo. Seeing a design on a 2D / flat surface will read differently than it does when applied to the body. Changing the tattoo placement on the body can also call for changes to your design.

    As humans, we often change our minds about things when we have too much time to think about them. Reviewing your tattoo on the day of your appointment can save both yourself and your artist time, by avoiding constant revisions before your appointment. This way, you can talk with your artist about the design and make any changes that are necessary before getting started. It also makes communication easier in case any changes need to be made during the process.

  • For either of these procedures it is required to be at least 18 years of age. There are no exceptions.

  • We require a $100 deposit for tattoos that take less than 1 hour, and a $200 deposit for tattoos that take more than 3 hour.

    The amount of the deposit will be taken off the final price of the tattoo. If you are scheduled for multiple sessions, your deposit will be taken off the final price on the final session.

    If you reschedule or cancel your appointment within 48 hours of the scheduled appointment time, you will lose your deposit. On the off chance that you no show, you will also lose your deposit. Additionally, if you change your mind and decide you don’t want a tattoo anymore, you will lose your deposit.

    Deposits are non-refundable. If you are unable to make it to your scheduled appointment, we require a 48 hour notice to reschedule.

  • Avoid heavy exercise for 48 hours.

    Avoid sun exposer, if you know you’ll be outside fora long period of time, wearing clothing that can cover the tattoo is ideal, do this at least for 2 weeks. This includes tanning beds.

    After getting a tattoo you should not go swimming or any soaking, like a bath, for the next 14 days. This would also including using a sauna.

    Avoid alcohol right after receiving a tattoo. Your body will be depleted, this can cause you to be affected by alcohol much more and faster.

    DO eat a meal and hydrated after receiving a tattoo to replenish your body.

  • Yes, if you are happy with your experience, tipping is customary in the service industry.

    This is not stating that you have to tip your artist, however, it is greatly appreciated.

  • Yes! If want to use numbing cream for your tattoo appointment make sure to apply a generous amount to the area that will be tattooed 1 hour before the appointment. Wrap in saran wrap and wear it to the appointment.

    I do not provide or sell numbing cream.

  • Most importantly, you will need to bring in a GOVERNMENT ISSUED OR STATE I.D. We need this to fill out necessary consent documentation before your artist can work on your tattoo. A valid drivers license, passport, or state I.D will also work.

    If you do not bring your I.D. with you, you will not be getting tattooed, and you will forfeit your deposit.You will also need to bring some form of payment for your service. Our shop prefers cash, we do not accept checks.

    We ask that you come in clean, wearing comfortable clothing. Don’t wear fancy clothing, as tattooing can be a messy process. Think about the placement of your tattoo and dress accordingly. You can bring along a sweater or sweatshirt in case you get cold while you get tattooed.

    For a full day session, we suggest that you eat a good meal prior to your appointment. Please bring some snacks and beverages to keep your blood sugar up.

    Additionally it doesn’t hurt to bring headphones and/or a light gaming device. One that note, we ask that you remain aware of your usage while being tattooed. Using your cellphone or playing a game is fine, but please remember that your artist is present. Texting, gaming, and talking can cause unnecessary movement and distraction when you are being asked to remain as still as possible.

  • We prefer cash of course!

    However, we do accept credit cards and debit cards

  • We ask that you give us at least a 48-hour notice to reschedule.

    You will need to call or email the shop to make any changes to your appointment. Keep in mind that store hours are from 11pm-6pm. Any messages left after 6pm will not be checked until the following business day. If we do not hear from you within that time, you will lose your deposit.

    If there is an emergency, please call us as soon as you can.

  • No, the artist will design your brows using your existing brow hair.

  • Preparing for your appointment is just as important for good healed results as post care. Failure to follow pre-care may result in you being sent home the day of your appointment, so please read the following carefully! You coming prepared to your appointment means better healed results and a better overall experience.

    WAXING: If you prefer to have them cleaned up beforehand, please do so at least 7 days before your appointment. Not required.

    If you tint your brows, please do so at least 7 days prior. This can be helpful to match the color that we use to create your brows.

    RETIN-A: Please refrain from using any retin-a products in the brow area for 2 weeks leading up to your appointment.

    24 HOURS BEFORE: To minimize bleeding during the procedure, please avoid any alcohol and excessive caffeine.

    DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT:

    Recommended to wash your hair! You won’t be able to get your brows wet for the next 14 days, so to help make healing the most successful washing your hair beforehand to give yourself a few extra days before your next wash!

    Avoid exercise. If you love exercising, get that gym time in before your appointment! Exercising increases blood flow and may leading to poor healed results.

    Wearing Makeup: You are welcome to come to your appointment with or without makeup on however you are most comfortable. We will be taking lots of photos. If you regularly fill in your brows, coming with at least your brows filled in could help me see your day to day look and brow shape.

    Bring your brow, lip, or eyeliner makeup. If you have a specific product you love, bring it along!

    Relax! Feeling nervous or anxious is completely normal. We are going to work together to design and create your dream brows, lips, and liner!

  • The healing process is 14 days. In those 14 days following your appointment, you will be given specific aftercare instructions and asked to follow them strictly. If you have other questions regarding aftercare, please contact us.

  • I require that anyone who has had their brows or any other forms of permanent makeup done previously by another artist text or email me a clear, up close picture in good lighting before booking an appointment.

    I require that anyone who has had any forms of permanent makeup done be another artist schedule a new appointment with me. You are a new client to me and it is important that we start from the beginning so you leave with a beautiful creation of brows, lips, etc.

  • We will happily provide you with one free touch-up appointment within the first year of getting your tattoo.

    Keep in mind that some restrictions may apply.

    Excessive sun damage, abrasions received after getting your tattoo, scarring due to water damage during aftercare, or poor aftercare in general, will invalidate the touch up policy.

    For hands and feet, keep in mind that all hand and foot tattoos are not guaranteed a free touch up. Hand and foot tattoos are hard to hold ink, especially fingers. The most skilled artists still have people coming back with faded tattoos on their hands and feet. For this reason, nobody can guarantee that things will hold indefinitely in those areas. When you do want another tattoo though, the shop does have a minimum. But if it’s another piece and/or more extensive work, it would make more sense to just jump over to your hand/foot to touch those up real quick.

    The reason for a shop minimum is the cost of setting up a station with the properly sanitized equipment and materials, and the time that it takes to do the tattoo. This just gives us a baseline that covers those costs.