frequently asked questions
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My books open every 2-3 months.
I mainly book flash, but will take on customs occasionally (about 2-4 each booking round).
I post booking updates on the booking page on my website and in my instagram bio.
When my books are open there will be a gallery with available flash designs with approximate sizing and pricing.
From there you can fill out a booking form.
If your request is accepted you will be emailed a link to schedule and pay a $100 non-refundable deposit!
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Flash: All designs have a minimum price, the price will go up accordingly if you want it bigger than the listed sizes at $175/hr.
Customs: I charge a minimum of $200 continuing at $200/hr. Customs cost more since they are only tattooed once and tailored to your preferences. You can always compare pricing of my flash for a budget reference!
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Please reschedule if you are feeling sick.
Make sure you are financially prepared.
Bring headphones if you want, it’s a great way to pass time and distract you from the pain.
Some people bring books.
Eat a good meal at least two hrs prior to avoid low blood sugar, light-headedness or fainting.
You can bring small snacks to keep up your blood sugar, we also provide candy.
If your appointment is longer than 3 hours I would recommend bringing a lunch!
Come hydrated. It makes your skin more resilient and also helps your tattoo heal faster. We also have a water dispenser in the waiting area.
Get plenty of sleep, being tired can lower pain tolerance.
If you can, bathe beforehand or the day of. Skin cleanliness is an extra precaution to prevent possible infection.
Moisturize your skin a few days leading up to the tattoo, but not the day of. This isn’t necessary but can cause less trauma to the skin.
Do not drink alcohol the night before because it’s a blood-thinner.
Wear comfortable clothes and make sure it is loose enough to pull up to reach desired placement of the tattoo if needed. (We provide pasties if the tattoo is in a surrounding area.)
If you tend to get cold I don’t mind if you bring a small blanket!
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I accept cash (preferred) or card with a 3% processing fee. Tips are always optional! Please email me if you have any additional questions about pricing before your appointment.
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If you are running late let me know, but if you are more than 15 minutes late, the appointment may be canceled.
If you are more than 15 minutes late without communication you will be marked as a no-call no-show.
If you no-call no-show, I won't tattoo you in the future and I will keep your deposit.
This is my full time job and I would like to avoid hard feelings, so please just communicate with me and try to arrive on time/consider going to the ATM the day before if you’re planning on paying with cash!
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If you would like to reschedule more than 72 hours in advance, you may do so from your original confirmation email without notifying me. There should be a black button that says “Reschedule/Cancel Appointment” where you can pick a new date in the calendar!
If you can’t find a date that works, reach out and I’ll see if I can open up the schedule to show more dates in later months.
If you need to reschedule within the 72 hour window, you will need to reach out to me directly to make additional changes.
Deposits are non-refundable and do not carry over if unless you reschedule before 72 hours of your appointment. Otherwise rescheduling is available with a fee of $50.
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No, I only tattoo with black ink- with the occasional exception of white to lock in isolated details.
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Feel free to bring a guest, but please have them stay in the waiting area for the duration of the tattoo.
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Yes. Scars should be at least over one year old. Please let me know when booking so I can determine the best plan of action based on the age and texture of your scars. Touch ups should be expected, but are free.