Frequently Asked Questions

1. Avoid Alcohol, Drugs, and Caffeine
   Please refrain from consuming alcohol, using recreational drugs, and limit or eliminate caffeine intake at least 24 hours before your appointment. Even small amounts can increase bleeding during the session and affect healing. We reserve the right to reschedule if you arrive under the influence or altered in any way. If you have concerns about managing pain or fear, please reach out to us beforehand.
   
   
2. Hydrate in Advance
   Start drinking plenty of water at least one week before your session. Hydrated skin is more receptive to tattoos and heals faster!
   
   
3. Eat and Stay Hydrated
   Make sure you have eaten (lightly, if you have a sensitive stomach) and are well-hydrated before arriving. Feel free to bring a drink and a snack; we take breaks during sessions, so you’ll have time to recharge.
   
   
4. Pain Management
   You can take Tylenol 30-45 minutes before your session to help reduce pain and swelling. If you’re considering using numbing creams, please consult with us first to get approval from your artist.
   
   
5. Body Hair and Shaving
   We will shave the tattooed area at the appointment. There’s no need to feel self-conscious about body hair—our studio is a judgment-free zone!
   
   
6. Skin Preparation
   It’s a good idea to keep your skin in great condition leading up to your session. However, on the day of your appointment, avoid using lotions, creams, self-tanner, or oils on the area to be tattooed.
   
   
7. Dress Comfortably
   Wear loose, comfortable clothing that you don’t mind potentially staining. We provide pillows during your session, but you’re welcome to bring a blanket, pillow, or stuffed animal for extra comfort.
   
   
8. Support Person
   You can bring a support person if current health guidelines permit. Please ensure they are kind, respectful, and supportive.
   
   
9. Rescheduling Due to Illness
   If you’re experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or any other contagious illness (such as the flu, RSV, or strep throat), please reach out to reschedule. Being healthy is essential for your tattoo to heal properly. Your artist may also need to reschedule due to illness, family matters, or other circumstances; we appreciate your flexibility and understanding.

If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!

1. Initial Bandage Care
   Keep the bandage received after your appointment on for up to 48 hours. To ease removal, use a warm compress for 10 minutes or take a warm shower.
   
   After removing the bandage, gently wash the tattoo with clean hands using a mild, unscented soap (e.g., glycerin or castile soap). Avoid using a washcloth or loofah.
   
   Pat dry gently and apply a thin layer of the silver hydro-wound gel provided in your aftercare package. Follow with a thin layer of the aftercare ointment or lotion of your choice (e.g., Vaseline, A&D).
   
   Use the silver wound gel twice daily until it runs out (if there’s no irritation).
   
   
2. Maintaining Moisture
   Monitor the moisture levels of your skin. Apply a cream (Vaseline, A&D, or Aquaphor), lotion (Cereve, Eucerin), or body oil (e.g., coconut oil, shea butter) as needed for the next 3-5 days.
   
   Choose a gentle, non-comedogenic product well-tolerated by your skin. Apply in thin layers to prevent dryness, which can cause additional scabbing, flaking, peeling, and itching.
   
   Consult your tattoo artist regarding the aftercare product you plan to use. Skipping ointment or lotion may lead to irritation, unnecessary scabbing, and loss of ink.
   
   
3. Scabbing
   Scabbing may begin after bandage removal. Do not pick at scabs—this could cause bleeding and loss of ink.
   
   Continue to apply ointment, but reduce the frequency to allow the scabs to heal. Consider switching back to silver hydro-wound gel or another wound healing product if needed. Consult your medical practitioner if necessary.
   
   
4. General Care Tips
   Avoid using fragranced body washes, lotions, or shampoos.
   
   Refrain from swimming or using hot tubs for at least two weeks after getting the tattoo. Also, avoid long, hot showers or baths.
   
   Use clean bed linens and towels during the healing process. Avoid sleeping with pets while your tattoo heals.
   
   Keep the tattoo out of direct sunlight and avoid tanning beds, strenuous activity, and self-tanning lotions for two weeks post-session.
   
   Wear loose clothing over the tattoo to avoid irritation.
   
   
5. After Healing
   Once the tattoo is fully healed (typically 2-3 weeks post-appointment), apply sunscreen when going outdoors to help preserve the color and prevent fading.
   
   
6. Signs of Healing and Issues
   Some redness, irritation, oozing, swelling, and/or scabbing are normal for up to a week. However, if you experience symptoms like increasing pain or swelling, worsening redness after 24-48 hours, fever, red streaks, or pus, contact your physician immediately.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your tattoo artist. If you believe you need medical attention, seek it promptly.

We price artwork out by each piece, and factors include size, color and detail level. Price quotes are good for 90 days from the date given.

Please contact us directly for price quotes, consults or to request a session.

In order to book an appointment and begin the process of drawing a custom creation, we require a deposit of 25% of the estimated price of the tattoo up front, or $50 for any tattoo price of $200 or less. 

DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. When a client reserves a session, we allocate resources, plan schedules, & invest time in designing the artwork to ensure a safe, unique & personalized experience. If a client is unable to complete their session (or the artist refuses service as described below), the deposit helps offset these costs & compensates for the time spent. 

If a deposit is given, a design is provided, and a new consultation is needed (which is determined at the artist's discretion), client must attend the new consultation. If client no shows or cancels the new consultation without rescheduling, the deposit will not transfer, and any future sessions will require a new deposit. It is at the artist's discretion to continue to work with a client who no shows or cancels without intention of rescheduling.

Deposits are valid for up to one (1) year from the date of payment. If the tattoo session is not completed within this timeframe, the deposit will be forfeited. 

The building entrance is located on the street level (east side) of College Ave, by Fat Shack and Rivalry Barbershop.

Paid parking ($1-2/day) is available in the lot directly south of the building; purchase by scanning the QR code at the entrance.

Free parking on Plum St & Laurel St is available for 2 hours. Currently, there is no parking in the garage.

While we do our best to accommodate our clients, our tattoo artists reserve the right to reschedule your session if you are more than 15 minutes behind schedule. This policy is in place to honor the time of both our clients and our artists.

Additionally, being repeatedly late may lead to the cancellation of your session without the ability to reschedule, and any deposits given will be forfeit and non-transferable.

We will assess minor tattoos individually, starting from a minimum age of 17. An in-studio consultation is required  for minors, and whether to proceed with the design will be up to the artist’s discretion.

To preserve the minor's safety, legal guardians must prove their status with documentation, provide notarized consent, and will be required to attend the tattoo session(s).

Tattoo touch-ups will be evaluated on an as-needed basis and priced at a lower rate than our standard tattoo fees. Additionally, from time to time, our artists may choose to offer complimentary touch-up sessions at their discretion.

Your satisfaction with your tattoo is our priority, and we aim to ensure your ink remains vibrant and pristine over time.

• Hardened or inflamed skin, making tattooing difficult
• Poor ink retention
• Increased risk of irritation or reactions

• Skin rash, swelling, or irritation
• Dizziness or irregular heartbeat
• Seizures or breathing issues (rare)
• Anaphylaxis (very rare)

All art is subject to copyright protection for the artist that created it. 

Therefore, if you bring a design to be tattooed without any modifications or customization, you must have written consent from the original artist to use it.