*ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE*

All deposits are at the discretion of the artist, starting at $50 and are applied to the cost of the tattoo at your final scheduled appointment. Deposits are forfeited if you do not show up for your appointment or you are more than 15 minutes late.  Deposits may be paid in cash, credit or debit.
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We require 24 hr notice for cancellations of appointments, and 48 hrs notice required for cancellation of all day appointments. Deposits are forfeited after 3 months from your last scheduled appointment.

RATES

We charge $180/hr $80 minimum.  A flat rate is available for flash or ready designs.  A $20 fee may be added to walk-ins that require drawing time.  We do accept walk-ins whenever possible and appointments; a deposit is required for all appointments.

PAYMENT

• CASH PREFERRED  We do not accept checks.
  
• We accept Master Card, Visa and Discover.
  
• FULL PAYMENT IS DUE AT THE TIME OF YOUR APPOINTMENT.  We do not accept prepayment on tattoos.  Gift certificates are available for purchase in any amount.
  

BEFORE YOUR TATTOO

• NO ALCOHOL OR BLOOD THINNERS THE DAY OF OR THE NIGHT BEFORE YOUR TATTOO.
• Eat a substantial meal before you arrive.
• No food or drink allowed in tattoo booth.
• Please turn your cell phone ringer low or off.
• Please arrive at your appointment on time, clean, and ready to start.
• Wear clothing that makes it easy for the artist to access the area to be tattooed. You may wish to bring a towel to lie on. 

HEALING YOUR TATTOO

WHEN YOU GET HOME

1. Remove bandage. You do not need to re-bandage.
2. Immediately wash your tattoo with very warm water
   -Use only your hands. Don’t use any kind of washcloth or towel.
   -Use regular unscented soap (dial antibacterial is good, liquid soap only) & warm water.
   -Use very warm water, but not too hot. Don’t scald yourself.
3. Dry the tattoo
   -Don’t wipe, just gently pat it dry with a clean, paper towel.  Never dry with bath towel.
4. VERY IMPORTANT
   – Apply a THIN amount of ointment (A&D or Aquaphor) AND RUB INTO THE SKIN COMPLETELY up to 3 times a day
   -Stay away from the use of triple antibiotic ointments like Neosporin or Bacitracin. These are too strong and could fade the tattoo.

THE FOLLOWING DAYS

1. You will continue to care for your tattoo this way every day for no more than the following 3 days, or until your tattoo begins to peel
2. Once this happens, stop use of ointment and begin using a plain, scent free lotion like Lubriderm
   -Make sure you are applying a very thin layer, just as you did with your ointment. Your tattoo needs to breath.
   -You will continue to use the lotion 2 to 3 times a day for the next 2 weeks (IMPORTANT to not overuse).

GENERAL RULES FOR A NEW TATTOO

1. NEVER PICK, SCRATCH, OR SLAP A FRESH TATTOO
2. Keep tattoo covered while in the sun and use sunblock after it’s healed (about 2 weeks)
3. Do not soak in sauna, steam, or tub
4. Do not expose to chlorine swimming pools, lake, or beach waters.
5. Remember that healing times will vary. So, if your healing is different than someone else you know, don’t worry.

​All of the artists here are experienced and we do guarantee our work as long as you follow our care instructions. However we do NOT guarantee tattoos on the neck, hands or feet. If you have any problems or questions, please feel free to contact us- but it’s best to come in the shop so we can see exactly what’s happening.

***For overnight healing of larger tattoos, remove the initial bandage and wash thoroughly as directed above.
Allow tattoo to dry completely before re-bandaging with a new, clean piece of saran wrap and secure with tape. Do not use any ointment when bandaging with saran wrap. The next morning remove the saran wrap and follow directions above. Use wrap overnight for up to 2 days.