
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing & Deposit Policy
Tom is $150 an hour for large scale pieces. Small pieces are quoted at a flat rate depending on sizing and placement.
Lana quotes at a flat rate depending on sizing and placement.
We require a deposit of $100 to secure the appointment.
Deposits are non refundable/ transferable and are deducted from the final cost of your tattoo. No shows result in forfeiture of deposit.
We accept deposits through venmo or cashapp - if you do not use those we also accept credit card payments with an added 3% card processing fee.
Payment
We prefer cash or venmo/cashapp for payment.
We accept credit card/tap payment with an additional 3% processing fee.
Tipping
Never expected - always appreciated.
A "normal" tip percentage in the industry ranges from 15%-20%
Tattoo Appointment Prep
Eat
Having a meal before your appointment is important to prevent nausea or fainting by keeping your blood sugar levels stable and providing energy for the stress that tattooing inflicts on the body. We encourage bringing snacks and a beverage for long sessions to sustain you!
Clothing
Wear clothing that is appropriate for your tattoo placement. Example- for a back piece bring a zip up sweater that you can wear backwards. Your back is open for the tattoo but the front is covered for added privacy and comfort.
If you are unsure of what to wear for your placement please reach out via email we are always happy to help!
Do not wear clothing that is important to you if you do not want it stained
Hygiene
Please be mindful of the fact that we are in close proximity to one another during sessions. Please arrive with the area of your body that you want tattooed clean.
Aftercare
Traditional healing
You can leave on your bandage for up to 4 hours. After removing bandage gently wash the tattoo with an antibacterial soap. We recommend soaps with no added fragrance such as soft-soap or dial gold. Pat tattoo dry and with clean hands apply chosen after care. We recommend Hustle-Butter or a non-fragranced white lotion.
Use this method twice a day for the first week - apply thin layers of moisturizer as needed.
Second Skin (Saniderm/ Tagiderm)
Keep second skin on for the first five days. When removing the bandage run it underneath warm water and gently pull one corner upward. DO NOT RIP OFF LIKE A BANDAID. THIS CAN RESULT IN PULLING OUT PIGMENT FROM YOUR TATTOO. After removing the bandage, gently wash the tattoo with an antibacterial soap. We recommend soaps with no added fragrance such as soft-soap or dial gold. Pat tattoo dry and, with clean hands, apply chosen after care. We recommend Hustle Butter or a non-fragranced white lotion. Use this method twice a day for the first week - apply thin layers of moisturizer as needed.
Healing time
Everyone's bodies are different. Your age, health, lifestyle, medication, etc can factor in with how fast or slow your tattoo heals.
Healing time can be anywhere from 3-6 weeks.
While your tattoo is healing DO NOT soak or submerge your tattoo underwater.
Showering is fine but no baths/ pools/ or natural bodies of water. This can lead to your tattoo being waterlogged or infected.
Your tattoo will itch as apart of the healing process - gently pat if you need minor relief. DO NOT scratch or pick at your tattoo - this can result in losing ink pigment.
Keep tattoo out of direct sunlight throughout the healing process. Do not apply any sun screen, heavily fragranced soaps or oils as this can cause irritation.
Your tattoo is essentially an open wound - treat it with care <3