How old do I have to be to get a tattoo?

 

You must be 18 years old and have proper identification. You must bring state or federal photo ID every time you come in for any tattoo. If you arrive for a tattoo appointment without proper ID, you will not get tattooed and you will unfortunately lose your deposit. Acceptable forms of ID include: driver’s license, state issued non-driver ID card, military ID or passport.

 

Do you take walk-ins?

Yes, we take walk-in appointments as long as one of the artists are in the shop.

 

Do you accept every inquiry you get?

We are grateful to receive an overwhelming number of inquiries about tattoo projects, but due to our busy tattooing schedule and life in general, we are only able to take on projects that align with our personal style and interest in the subject matter. Please do not get offended if we choose to recommend someone else for your tattoo. We want to make sure that every client gets the best possible tattoo and not every inquiry will be right for us. If we are unable to help, we will try our best to suggest another artist who would be great for your project. We are extremely grateful for the continuing support, because this makes it possible for us to become more focused in our field and to constantly evolve our art.

 

Price/Budget?

We know it’s hard for clients to guess how much something will cost. For smaller tattoos the shop minimum is $100. For larger and/or multiple session projects, our rate is $150/hour with a 2 to 3 hour minimum depending on the size/detail and many tattoos you see in the portfolio are 4 to 10+ hours of work or more. If you have a strict budget, please let us know. However, a strict budget will affect the overall size, and detail of your tattoo.

 

Can I get a tattoo if I’m pregnant?

No. We will not tattoo you if you are pregnant for numerous reasons. The tattooing process is traumatic for your body and especially for a developing embryo or fetus. Your body is growing a human being and doesn’t need the additional stress of the tattooing process. If you are no longer pregnant, but are breastfeeding, please speak to your OBGYN about getting a tattoo. We are not medical professionals and cannot tell you if getting a tattoo while breastfeeding is safe.

 

Cover ups?

When submitting for a cover up please include a photo of your existing tattoo you would like to cover. If your tattoo is very faded there is a good chance it can be easily covered. Please be aware that there are limitations with coverup work. Black and gray tattoos will NOT work as a cover up in most cases. Light colors such as yellow, pink and light blue will not cover black in the long term. If you have seen cover ups done with light over dark online, we can assure you that the tattoo was just done and the blacks/darker colors will start to show through as the tattoo heals. Sometimes a few laser sessions would be suggested before scheduling your coverup if the existing design is very dark. We prefer to use floral designs for coverups as their freedom of shape and color lend themselves well to hiding an old, undesirable tattoo. We do not finish incomplete/ poorly done tattoos started by another artist but will cover it with an original, new design.