Tattoos
Do you do walk-ins?
We’re very grateful that our artists are in high demand, but it means we don’t have the availability to do same day appts. Also, we specialize in doing all original tattoos and our artists have very specific styles, which doesn’t always lend itself to many walk-in requests.
How do I make an appt?
You can find each artist’s specific booking guidelines by visiting the Booking page. We generally book out for tattoos several months ahead of time. You must be 18 years of age and have government issued ID to make an appt. Your artist may like to schedule a consultation with you before putting you on their calendar.
What can I expect during a consultation?
During an art appt or consultation, you’ll go over details with your artist about content, size and placement. You’ll be able to ask your artist any questions not covered here. You’ll then be asked to lay down a deposit and get your tattoo scheduled.
How do deposits work?
A deposit is a set amount of money your artist requires to book the tattoo. Deposits are non-refundable and come off the price of your final tattoo session.
Your deposit may be forfeited if:
-You change the details of the tattoo agreed upon during the consultation.
-You reschedule or cancel your appt in less than 48 hours before your appt or simply don’t show up.
How do I prepare for my tattoo appt?
There are several things you can do to prepare for your tattoo appt!
Avoid alcohol the night before.
Not only can alcohol thin your blood for over 24 hours, it really does suck a little more to get tattooed if you’re not feeling your best.
Eat beforehand.
It’s essential that you eat a good meal or snack roughly an hour or two before you get tattooed. Having eaten means that your risk for lightheadedness and nausea is much lower. It also helps you keep your energy up and your mind better enabled to deal with the discomfort. During long tattoo appts, we all take breaks, so please feel free to bring a snack and a drink. We also have a great variety of food in walking distance!
Wear the appropriate clothing.
It’s important that what you wear to the tattoo appointment is not only comfortable, but allows easy and total access to the area getting tattooed. We also have screens we can set up for privacy. Sometimes you might feel a little chilly while getting tattooed, so please feel free to bring a clean throw blanket.
Fill out your intake form.
We’re happy to offer digital intake forms that you can fill out the day of your appt. You’ll find the link for each artist’s form in their bio.
How do I pay for my tattoo?
While your artist may use digital payment platforms for deposits, we are cash only in shop and have an ATM in house.
How do I take care of my tattoo?
Each artist has a preferred aftercare method they recommend. If your artist uses SecondSkin or a similar dermal bandage, you can visit their website here to watch their instructional video and review their written instructions.
A basic aftercare routine when not using SecondSkin or after your SecondSkin is removed is:
1. Gently wash your tattoo with warm water and unscented soap from a bottle (bar soap harbors bacteria!).
2. Allow your tattoo to air dry or pat it dry with a clean paper towel.
3. Apply a thin layer of a balm like Hustle Butter or Wild Rose Herbs, or an unscented lotion.
4. Repeat this 3-4 times a day until your tattoo is healed. You’ll know your tattoo is healed when it’s no longer shiny, flaky or itchy.
Speaking of the itchy flaky phase, it’s important to avoid scratching or picking at your tattoo. You can actually gently slap your tattoo for some relief.
Other things to avoid are:
- Soaking a healing tattoo by swimming, hot-tubbing or laying in a bath.
- Dirty clothing and sheets
- Contact with pet dander
- Products with fragrances
- Prolonged sunshine. Over the long life of your tattoo, some blurring and fading is totally expected. Sunshine and sunburns have the ability to expedite and increase fading, especially in color tattoos. Applying a generous amount of sunscreen during a day in the sun is a must.