i have been FEELING a little under the weather. can i still get tattooed?

If you are sick, please (please please please) stay home. Our artists value their health as well as the health of their families, so we do not want to be in close contact with anyone sick for hours at a time.

If you are unwell we will reschedule your appointment and give you priority in our schedule in order to get you in as soon as possible once you are feeling better. Our artists reserve the right to cancel your appointment on the spot if you show up for your tattoo visibly unwell.

I’m fine but I’m on antibiotics. Should I still come in for my appointment?

The use of antibiotics shortly before getting your tattoo or during the healing stage will likely affect the integrity of the tattoo and is not recommended.

Consult with your physician but try and avoid taking antibiotics 30 days before and 30 days after getting a new tattoo, if possible.

can i bring a friend/cousin/neighbor/etc. with me for my tattoo appointment?

We ask that you limit your visitors to only 1 extra person with you in the studio at a time. Contact your artist directly to see if we can accommodate an exception for special circumstances.

How about kids?

No one under the age of 18 is allowed in the shop. This includes the lobby and bathrooms.

what can i bring?

If you are a new client, please bring a government-issued photo ID (license, state ID, passport, etc.) with you to your first appointment.

Please bring any reference material with you. The day of your tattoo appointment, please bring anything your artist requested of you at your consultation. Feel free to bring your headphones, a tablet, book, magazine, bottle of water/any other non-alcoholic beverage with a lid, and light snacks if desired.

so Where should i park?

Our free, private parking lot is located behind our building off Mill Street. Please use the front entrance to come & go. If accessibility is a concern, we do have an alternative entrance with a ramp. Let us know if you need it and we will be happy to accommodate you.

What can i do in preparation for my appointment?

Please do not drink alcohol or use any type of blood thinning OTC medication (such as Ibuprofen and Aspirin) within 24 hours of your appointment.

Please refrain from sun exposure/tanning beds the 2 weeks prior to (as well as the 2 weeks after) your appointment. Get a good rest the night before, eat a full meal, and drink lots of water before coming in. We also recommend that you wear loose, comfortable clothing that will limit obstruction to the area that we will be tattooing.

does it hurt? do you offer any numbing/anesthetic?

Pain threshold varies by person. But typically yes, getting a tattoo does hurt. The pain is manageable but some areas are more sensitive than others. We highly recommend applying a numbing product to these areas and allowing it to set prior to coming in for your appointment.

Hush Anesthetic Gel is available for purchase in our online store as well as at the studio.

should my skin be perfectly clear?

General rule of thumb: the clearer, the better. Dry, chaffed, sunburned, irritated, and/or broken out skin will not tattoo well and will ultimately hinder the quality of your tattoo once healed. If you are suffering from any type of skin issue, we may ask you to choose another area to have us tattoo or reschedule your appointment.

do you use vegan-friendly products?

Yes! We only use Eternal Ink, which is comprised of organic pigment and free of animal by-products. It’s also never tested on animals (win win).

Additionally, our artists swear by 100% Vegan Hustle Butter Deluxe, which is an excellent skincare option for before, during, and after the tattoo process.