ATTENTION
If you have any questions or concerns about the healing process of your tattoo, please call or visit the shop immediately. We will be able to direct you to a doctor if need be. Signs to look for: Very hot to the touch, pussing, yellow or green discharge or excessive redness or swelling.
PRICING1.) Tattoo pricing is based on the specific piece you are looking to get done. Factors that influence the price include size, design, color, placement, client's ability to sit well, as well as technical difficulty of the tattoo.
2.) Our shop minimum is $80, and go up from there. 3.) To get an idea of price, just stop in to the shop and chat with our counter staff. They can give you a price range based on your idea. It is always helpful to bring in any reference images to help us understand better what you are looking for. We can simplify or change your design in order for it to fit within your budget as well. 4.) We require a non-refundable deposit to book a tattoo appointment. Deposits are based on appointment length and artist ranging from $40 to $60. |
AFTERCARE1.) Always wash your hands with liquid unscented antibacterial soap (Dial Gold) and water before touching your tattoo.
2.) Leave your bandage on for at least 2, but no longer than 24 hours. (If you do not have a bandage, wash your tattoo after 2 hours.) 3.)After removing your bandage, gently wash the tattoo with antibacterial liquid soap and hot water. Use only fingertips, no washcloths or abrasive materials. 4.) Let your tattoo air dry or pat dry with a paper towel and apply a very thin layer of ointment after washing. We recommend Coconut Oil or Aquaphor for the first 3-5 days. Wash your tattoo 2-3 times daily and apply ointment 3-5 times daily. If the tattoo looks wet or dirty, wash it, let air dry and apply a thin layer of ointment. If the tattoo looks dry or flaky apply a thin layer of ointment. Never use bacitracin or vasaline. 5.) After 3-6 days your tattoo will start to peel and flake like a sunburn with ink colored skin. Do not pick at it. At this point, you can replace the ointment with an unscented lotion, such as Cetaphil or Aveeno, for the remainder of the healing period. 6.) Typically a tattoo takes anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks to heal. Be mindful of your new tattoo, it is an open wound during the healing process. Do not over apply lotion, this will close off your skin and prevent it from healing properly. 7.) Avoid direct sun exposure for one month. After the healing process apply sunscreen with SPF 50 or higher when in the sun to help your tattoo age well. Sun exposure will fade your tattoo over time. Do not soak or submerge your tattoo until it is completely healed. No lakes, pools, hot tubs, baths, etc. Showering is okay. 8.) Please use common sense if you are advised to follow different aftercare methods other than those listed above. Be aware there are many products on the market that can slow healing and/or promote an allergic reaction. Feel free to call us and discuss your options before switching aftercare methods or if you have any questions. Contact a healthcare professional at the first sign of infection. |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Can I go swimming/tanning after getting a tattoo?
A: Avoid swimming, soaking sun and any other unsanitary conditions until the tattoo is COMPLETELY healed. If you do choose to tan be sure to use sun block or cover your tattoo EVERY TIME.
Q: How can I keep my tattoo from fading over time?
A: Avoiding direct sunlight or using sun block will help keep the colors brighter for longer. AVOID sunburns! Sometimes dry skin can make the tattoo appear dull as well, simply use lotion to brighten it up immediately.
Q: Is swelling normal?
A: Yes, and depending on the placement of the tattoo it can be very noticeable. Lower extremities, elbows and forearms can become very swollen as blood pools at the tattoo site. Larger tattoos will become the most swollen and this is why we recommend that you keep your tattoo elevated as much as possible during the healing process. You may experience a "pins and needles" sensation, this too is normal. Make sure that you are allowing yourself time off to heal. If you ever have ANY concerns about the healing of your tattoo be sure to contact the shop immediately by either calling or stopping in.
Q: Can I get my head, face or hands tattooed?
A: This is a decision that is made by the individual artists. In most cases shops will turn you down for head/face/neck/hand tattoos unless you already have visible tattoos.
A: Avoid swimming, soaking sun and any other unsanitary conditions until the tattoo is COMPLETELY healed. If you do choose to tan be sure to use sun block or cover your tattoo EVERY TIME.
Q: How can I keep my tattoo from fading over time?
A: Avoiding direct sunlight or using sun block will help keep the colors brighter for longer. AVOID sunburns! Sometimes dry skin can make the tattoo appear dull as well, simply use lotion to brighten it up immediately.
Q: Is swelling normal?
A: Yes, and depending on the placement of the tattoo it can be very noticeable. Lower extremities, elbows and forearms can become very swollen as blood pools at the tattoo site. Larger tattoos will become the most swollen and this is why we recommend that you keep your tattoo elevated as much as possible during the healing process. You may experience a "pins and needles" sensation, this too is normal. Make sure that you are allowing yourself time off to heal. If you ever have ANY concerns about the healing of your tattoo be sure to contact the shop immediately by either calling or stopping in.
Q: Can I get my head, face or hands tattooed?
A: This is a decision that is made by the individual artists. In most cases shops will turn you down for head/face/neck/hand tattoos unless you already have visible tattoos.
