Frequently asked questions
Have questions about your new tattoo? We want you to feel comfortable and empowered to make decisions about your tattoo! Each tattoo piece is a lifelong investment, and it's our responsibility to make sure you are confident in your tattoo!
What do i need to know before my First Tattoo?
Having a clear concept is extremely important. Reference materials are a bonus and will help our artists design the best tattoo for you. Don’t rush the process and don't overthink it. Don’t over complicate your tattoo concept - keep it simple. Don’t try to cram every idea into one tattoo. Check this video out!
How Much will my tattoo Cost?
Our minimum charge for a tattoo is $120 and our hourly rate is $180. Small, and simple tattoos that only take a few minutes to do start at $120 and can typically be done by booking an appointment in advance though. Our costs include consultation, concept, design, set up, supplies, and follow up. When you’re ready to move forward on the concept, a minimum non-refundable deposit of $100 is required to book the tattoo appointment and have us start the process of creating your tattoo. This deposit is a commitment towards the project and is applied to the final session when your tattoo is completed, or to the total price for tattoos that only require one sitting.
Where is your tattoo going?
If this is your first tattoo, be conscious of the placement. Certain areas of the body can be more sensitive and therefore painful. Make sure you are confident with the placement of your tattoo and that it fits with your lifestyle - a face or hand tattoo may not be suitable for your very first piece.
What's Your cancellation Policy?
When we get to the point of taking a deposit, this is your commitment to the project and it is non-refundable. In the case of cancellation or rescheduling on short notice, the deposit goes towards the time spent on planning and design, or compensating for the loss of work. We ask for at least 48 hours notice in advance to reschedule an appointment so that we have some time to get another client booked in. Communication is key, we understand that life happens - just let us know with as early as possible if you need to reschedule that so we can plan accordingly.
What else do i need to know?
You are more than welcome to bring a support buddy. But please do not bring your entire family, or crew of friends to stand around you during the tattoo, it can be very distracting for the artist and also for you. That makes it hard for the artist to do a good job, but also can make it hurt more for you.
Have a full belly is a great start before your tattoo – this will help you to last the duration of your appointment. We also suggest that you have some natural sugars, since your body will use up your blood sugars.
Avoid heavy stimulants like caffeine or cannabis - this might make you more tense and more sensitive, which means more pain.
Alcohol can thin your blood and make you nauseous. We will not tattoo you if you are noticeably under the influence of any substance.
Tattoo AfterCare
Taking care of your tattoo is important, before during and long after the tattoo is healed. The goal is to end up with a tattoo that looks amazing for the rest of your life so good skin care is essential. Please check our out Aftercare Sheet for more info!
Tattoo Touch Ups?
Everyone heals at a different rate, but typically a tattoo needs at least 4 - 6 weeks to fully heal. Touch ups are completely normal. We touch up our tattoos for free!
Cover up Tattoos?
We are happy to do cover ups! Be prepared to be flexible with the design, we’ll need to work around the original tattoo which means there will be limitiations. We can discuss options during your consultation and come up with something that works for you. Bare in mind that a coverup is more of a camouflage.