Booking preference: I only book appointments over facebook messenger, Instagram, and text message. Call if you need to cancel immediately due to sickness, or other personal reasons. 

 

Booking Policy: 

 

When booking for the first time please send your full name, working phone number, and a description of the tattoo you want. Include any inspiration photos, concepts, and styles you like as well. Please include a rough size estimate (ex: 4x4 inches) and location with a photo.

 

I DO NOT tattoo other tattoo artists work. If you want that tattoo and are unwilling to have me redraw it to be original or inspired by that piece then I will refuse service.

 

I also do not tattoo genitalia or names/initials of partners (under 20 years together or married less than 5 years)

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If you are on a budget let me know! I don't want to add stress to the process and I will take it into consideration and give you your options.

 

If you want a custom tattoo and trust me but aren't sure what you want just send me a bunch of images and subjects and I will create something for you!

 

I book 1pm or 5pm appointments for small and medium sized pieces. For large or session pieces I prefer to book 12-1pm appointments. (I will make exceptions for certain cases*). 

*Only when there is no other reasonable way for the client to book a 1pm appointment

 

PRICING

 

Deposits, claiming, and drafting fees can be paid online or in person. I prefer cash for full payments but also do debit/credit card or Venmo.

 

Deposits are REQUIRED to confirm any appointment unless otherwise specified

 

DEPOSITS: 

$60 - Small & Medium sized pieces

$100 - Large & Multi-session pieces

*Clarifying info: Small is 3×3inches or smaller, Medium is 4×4-6×6inches, Large is 6×6inches+*

 

Additional fees:

$25 Drafting fee for custom designs.

$10 fee for claiming one time flash or pre-made designs before setting an appointment.

 

All deposits and fees are non-refundable unless I personally cancel your appointment and don’t know when I will be able to reschedule you due to health or other emergency. Initial deposits get taken out of the total for your tattoo at the time of your appointment.

 

Depending on the design I will offer my hourly rate ($125/hr for black and grey or blackwork, $100/hr for color and/or heavy blackwork) or a flat price quote for the whole piece based on the size, placement, complexity, style, detail, and if there will be color. 

 

Expected price increases for certain placements:

Chest, Stomach +$100 to final payment

Neck, Head, Face +$200 to final payment

Knuckles/fingers (all on one hand) +$200

Feet (one foot) +$100

These prices are added in addition to the final price of any tattoos that are applied whether it was charged using my hourly rate or as a whole. These spots either require more time, safety, precautions, or all of the above to ensure the comfort-ability for both parties and quality of the work and longevity of the piece.

 

BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT:

Stay hydrated: regularly drink water for 48 hours and right before your appointment. 

Keep your skin clean and lotion (THIN LAYER twice daily, make sure it fully absorbs into the skin) for a week before you come in or at least for the 24 hours prior and exfoliate gently the day before your appointment. 

DON’T SHAVE PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT-- to avoid irritation, infection, and razor burn; I will shave the procedure area at the appointment.

 

I offer ONE free touch-up per tattoo up to a year after the tattoo is finished. Any additional touch-ups are at half my hourly rate. IF it needs a touch-up due to negligent aftercare just be honest with me and I can work with it and give it some extra T.L.C to bring your tattoo back to its former glory!

 

CANCELLATIONS/RESCHEDULNG:

Please notify me at least 24 hours prior to your appointment date if you need to reschedule or cancel for any reason.

In the event you have to reschedule due to sickness, weather, or emergency (work or personal) we can reschedule with no additional charge.

If you decide to cancel and not reschedule, your deposit will not be refunded. 

If you need to reschedule or cancel and you let me know less than 24 hours prior to your appointment (if not for any reason above) there will be an additional $25 fee.

If you cancel or reschedule less than 2 hours before your appointment you will have to put down an additional $50 deposit to reschedule that will not be taken out of the total of your tattoo.

If you reschedule MORE than 3 times for the same appointment you will forfeit your deposit(s) and I will refuse service.

 

Numbing Cream Policy:

 

I don’t recommend numbing cream for a tattoo except under these circumstances: 

You cannot sit for more than an hour in the chair

It is an extremely sensitive area for the tattoo

You have nerve issues and increased skin sensitivity

It is a piece with a lot of heavy black work, color, or a blackout piece

The tattoo is going over scar tissue

 

If it comes down to numbing cream please contact me for recommendations and do a patch test with the numbing cream 48 hours prior to your appointment. 

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*Be aware that there are extra side effects and risk factors to take into consideration with the use of numbing cream.*

 

I offer Bactine numbing spray for short term relief during the tattoo as well if it gets to that point.

 

If you do use numbing cream after my approval, apply it in a thick area over and around the area that will be tattooed 2 hours before your appointment. Wrap and secure in with cling wrap and tape if need be. 

 

Who shouldn't use numbing cream no matter what: If you have any heart issues, defects, arrhythmias, other heart problems, methemoglobinemia or any blood disorders or family history of blood disorders, those with lidocaine or other numbing agent allergies. If you don’t know if you are allergic to lidocaine or other numbing agents or never used numbing cream before: consult your doctor before considering this option.

 

Numbing cream brand recommendation: Dr. Numb 4% Lidocaine Cream - Maximum Strength Pain Reliever with Vitamin E (don’t use anything over 4%!) Make sure you get it from a reputable seller to avoid fake products and knock-offs.