Question 1

Does it hurt?

Accepted Answer

Honestly, yes! It does hurt! But if it were really that bad, nobody would do it. The best way to describe it is like scratching a sunburn; it doesn’t feel good, but its more of an irritation than a constant pain. Some areas of the body are more sensitive than others, and as you could imagine, these areas typically hurt a little more to get tattooed. BUT, the bottom line is that it’s certainly not unbearable, and if you really want the tattoo, then you will be totally fine and get through it no problem (like most people, you’ll probably come back for more!)

Question 2

How should I prepare for my tattoo session?

Accepted Answer

Make sure you are well rested, hydrated, and have eaten recently. Don’t be hung-over, and don’t drink alcohol or take Advil before your appointment because it will thin your blood. Wear comfortable clothing, and make sure that whatever body part you are getting tattooed will be easily accessible.

Question 3

How much will my tattoo cost?

Accepted Answer

We charge $180 per hour of tattooing plus tax, so the larger and more complicated the design, the more it will cost you. Quotes are available in person, during a consultation with an artist.

Question 4

Can’t you just tell me how much two roses/a portrait/my ½ sleeve will be over the phone/email/facebook messenger?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, but no. It’s impossible to guess how long it will take without ALL the appropriate information. This includes actual size of the tattoo, the type of imagery, the style it’ll be tattooed in, colour or black and grey, what kind of background, any other existing tattoos that need to be worked around, the part of the body it will be on, your skin type, and so on. Even a “simple” tattoo, can only be properly quoted for in person by the artist doing it.

Question 5

What is your shop minimum?

Accepted Answer

$90 plus tax. This covers any tattoo that takes a half hour or less.

Question 6

Do you take walk-ins?

Accepted Answer

When we have time, yes! But, we do give priority to booked appointments. If you would like to walk in, please call our front desk the day of, and see if there are any openings.

Question 7

How old do I need to be to get tattooed?

Accepted Answer

18 with valid photo ID.

Question 8

I'm under 18, can my parent sign for me?"

Accepted Answer

Technically yes. Any underage client MUST book a consultation with an artist to talk about what they want to get tattooed and where. Their parent or legal guardian must be present at this consultation. Both the underage client AND their parent or legal guardian MUST present valid photo ID and proof of guardianship. The signing parent also has to be at the tattoo appointment. We highly discourage (and may outright deny) tattooing minors in highly visible areas (ie: hands, neck, fingers, wrists, collar bone, chest, etc). We typically discourage anyone who hasn’t had a lot of work done already from getting high visibility tattoos, so it’s not even so much of an age thing.

Question 9

Can you tattoo the sides of my fingers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but be forewarned that they don’t look Pinterest ready forever. Your hands exfoliate at a super fast rate, and on top of that they also age fast… they’re out in the elements all the time, they’re subjected to more washing, scraping, and burning than typically anywhere else on your body. So tattoos just don’t stay quite the same as they do on other body parts. Tattoos on the sides of the fingers and inside the palm are pretty unpredictable in terms of how they will look in 3 months, 1 year, 5 years, 30 years or however long you plan on living for. They fade out, may look patchy, may completely disappear over time, or just go really faded and blotchy looking. Hell, they may look great forever! They’re just unpredictable. So with that, we do not offer any guarantees on their longevity, nor do we offer free touch ups on them. They are completely at your own risk!

Question 10

Can I get tattooed while I am pregnant?

Accepted Answer

No. Putting your body through a forced adrenaline rush and then subsequent healing is definitely not something anyone who’s pregnant should be doing. It’s too risky. If you’re post-pregnancy but are breast-feeding, we recommend you treat it like drinking (ie: pump and dump). For more specific questions please feel free to contact us or your doctor to see if it’s a good idea, or if you should wait.

Question 11

Do I have to leave a deposit?

Accepted Answer

Yes. No exceptions. All tattoo appointments require a minimum $80 deposit. This amount comes off the final cost of your tattoo. However, if you don’t show up for your appointment, or cancel last minute, we keep your deposit for loss of time.

Question 12

Can I change my appointment time?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Just give us at least 24 hours notice! Call us, email us, drop by, or message us on facebook. If we’re closed, leave a message.

Question 13

What happens if I no-show or cancel day of?

Accepted Answer

We keep your deposit. You will need to come in and put down a new one if you want to reschedule.

Question 14

What happens if I’m late to my appointment?

Accepted Answer

Please don’t be! Try to be ON TIME! If you’re late, either it will throw off the artists schedule for the day, OR you wont actually have enough time to get all the work done that you wanted. If you are running late because you can’t find parking, or traffic, or babysitters or whatever, PLEASE give us a call as soon as you can to let us know that you’re still coming. That way our artists know they should still set up for you.

Question 15

Can I bring my boyfriend/wife/dad/best friend/coworker/etc?

Accepted Answer

We are a small shop, and there just isn’t room for a gang of friends and family. Also, it’s really boring to watch. You’ll have the tattoo forever, so everyone else can just see it some other time.

Question 16

Can I bring my kids?

Accepted Answer

That depends. If you're popping by to ask a few questions or book an appointment, sure. But remember, it’s a small shop, so there isn’t a lot of room for a whole family gang. 
If you’re coming in for a tattoo appointment? No, please don’t. You’ll be too busy getting tattooed to watch over the little ones (and that’s not our staffs job!). Same goes for piercing appointments.

Question 17

Do you do cover-ups?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Cover-ups definitely require a consultation with an artist, so they can see what you have and come up with a plan for how to change it into something you love! Make sure you have an idea of what you would like to cover it with, but be open to suggestions as to how they can make that happen. It doesn’t necessarily have to be dark and big. So think of what you’d rather have there, then talk to our artists about how they could make that work for you!

Question 18

Should I tip?

Accepted Answer

Always appreciated, never expected.