Frequently Asked Questions
General
What are your hours?
How old do I have to be to get a tattoo?
What forms of payment do you accept?
How do I book an appointment?
(250) 868-8818
Things to include in your inquiry if you are e-mailing:
What are your tattoo rates?
Paige - $180/hour
Do you accept walk-ins?
How much is the deposit?
We require a non-refundable $100 deposit at the time of booking to secure your spot. This will get deducted from your total tattoo cost when you come in.
Why do I need to put down a deposit?
A non-refundable deposit must be put down in order to book your appointment. When you book an appointment, a select number of hours is reserved just for you. If you choose to cancel, no-show, or let us know less than 72 hours prior to your appointment, your artist will now have a portion of their day taken away from them, and thus loses their pay for that part of the day. Your non-refundable deposit will go directly to them.
Is my deposit refundable?
No, your deposit is non-refundable. A non-refundable deposit must be put down in order to book your appointment. When you book an appointment, a select number of hours is reserved just for you. If you choose to cancel, no-show, or let us know less than 72 hours prior to your appointment, your artist will now have a portion of their day taken away from them, and thus loses their pay for that part of the day. Your non-refundable deposit will go directly to them.
How much is the consultation?
They are 100% free! They can take anywhere from 5-20 minutes.
What is your cancellation policy?
How do I pick an artist?
Do you tattoo hands and/or fingers?
Why we do not tattoo fingers: They fade very quickly. We don't even mean in a couple of years either. It could be two months later and the ink could completely fall out. Here are some examples of how finger tattoos heal:
Do you tattoo feet?
Do tattoos hurt?
Generally yes, but some spots may hurt more than others.
When is the best time to get a tattoo?
When should I not get a tattoo?
While pregnant, and/or if your job requires you to be in water. For example, if you are a swim instructor or lifeguard, we do not recommend getting a tattoo unless you will be out of work for two weeks following your tattoo due to the healing process.
Can I get a tattoo while breastfeeding?
Can I bring my pet(s) to my appointment? I can't get a sitter!
Can I bring my children to my appointment?
Unfortunately, no. It is a bio-hazard for children to be walking around aimlessly touching stations, or left alone in the receiption area.
If I bring in a photo of a tattoo I found on the internet, can I get the exact same one tattooed?
Our artists will NOT copy another artists' work. However, they will gladly design a custom tattoo just for you. We think this is cooler anyway; you'll have your own unique tattoo that no one else has! You can definitely still bring in reference photos of tattoos you like from the Internet/Instagram/Pinterest to give your artist ideas.
Exceptions: logos, flags, cartoon/movie/tv characters, and symbols.
Can I get my own/family/friend's drawing tattooed exactly as it is on me?
Do you have any tattoos up for grabs?
Yes! We have flash pieces hung up on the wall in the studio! Come on by and check them out!
Do you do tattoo removals?
No, sorry!
Do you tattoo cover-ups
Do you offer touch-ups?
Yes! We offer one free touch up within one year of your tattoo appointment. If you find that any lines have fallen out or faded a bit, just e-mail or call us to book in! You will not have to pay set up fees, taxes, or anything-- it'll be 100% free!
However, we do not offer a free touch up if pigment was lost due to you scratching your tattoo or taking poor care of it during the healing process. Trust us, we can tell the difference!
If your tattoo is on your hands/feet, we do not offer free touch ups for them.
Do you sell after-care?
Is your ink vegan + cruelty-free?
Absolutely! We love animals! (Just don't bring them to your appointment)
Pre-Tattoo
Is there anything I should do before getting my tattoo?
What should I wear for my tattoo?
arms, shoulders –– t-shirt or tank
chest –– you'll be shirtless
Can my artist send the drawing to me before my appointment?
Should I show up early for my appointment?
We do not recommend coming in any earlier than 10 minutes prior to your appointment time as you will just end up sitting around and waiting. Our artists' are typically setting up / cleaning their station, or still tattooing the person before you if you come in too early.
Should I know what font I want before coming in?
Our personal websites we recommend:
www.fontspace.com
I have plans and/or somewhere to be after my tattoo, will I be done on time?
Please book on a day where you are not as busy! You can then relax and enjoy your time here!
Is it ok to be under the influence of alcohol during my appointment?
No! When you have alcohol in your system, it thins your blood and causes excess bleeding, which makes it difficult to tattoo. We have the right to stop tattooing you if we feel that you have been drinking prior to your tattoo.
Can I bring a friend to my appointment?
Absolutely! However, each of our artists' stations can only have one friend in it at a time. If you are bringing more than one, they will have to swap out and wait it the reception area. We do not recommend bringing a large group as we have limited seating available in the front.
Can someone hold my hand during my appointment?
As long as they are calm, then yes! Any jumps or sudden movements that they make while holding your hand will also move your body, and thus could make the artist mess up.
Can I listen to music during my appointment?
Absolutely, bring your ear/headphones if you wish!
What if I'm running late?
If you are late due to traffic, no worries! Just give us a call at 250-868-8818 and let us know an approximate arrival time. If you are going to be more than 30 minutes late, we may have to reschedule you.
I'm going on vacation soon after my appointment, is that ok?
It depends on where you are going. You cannot go swimming or have excess exposure to sun during the first two weeks of getting your tattoo. If you are travelling somewhere hot and/or will be in water, you should move your appointment to when you are back.
Post-Tattoo
What are your aftercare instructions?
7. If the tattoo is feeling tight, sore, or itchy, apply a small amount of lotion as well as often as you feel necessary for the following 4-7 days, or until it no longer looks dry/flakey.
Can I shower?
Definitely! Just try to avoid putting the Tegaderm bandage directly under the stream of water as it will cause the adhesive to break down.
Can I swim / take a bath / sit in a hot tub / go in a sauna?
Can I go *insert physical activity here*?
While your Tegaderm bandage is on, try to avoid excessive sweating. This can cause the tattoo to pre-maturely fade from the excessive liquids, and the bandage to fall off too early. After 4 days, it is ok to get back to your physical activities.
My tattoo looks like the ink is bleeding out of the lines / merging together under the Tegaderm bandage!
Don't panic! This is 100% normal! When you take off the bandage after 4 days, your tattoo will look as good as new!
What is the Tegaderm bandage that I was wrapped with?
My Tegaderm bandage is severely itchy!
My Tegaderm bandage is off, and my tattoo is really itchy! Can I scratch it?
This is a totally normal part of the healing stage! Please do NOT scratch your tattoo as that can lead to pre-mature pigment loss. We do not offer our free touch-up if pigment was lost due to scratching a tattoo. Keep your tattoo moisturized with an unscented lotion; they tend to itch more when they are dry!
If the itching becomes unbearable, we do sell some awesome products that stops the itching as soon as you put it on. Head on back to the shop and we can help you pick it up!
My Tegaderm bandage is peeling off!
If just the edges of the bandage have peeled off, that is not a problem! Just leave it.
Although if it is day 3 or 4, feel free to just peel it off and skip to step 4 of the after-care instructions (#01 on our Post-Tattoo FAQ)
My Tegaderm has fallen off before the 4-day mark. What do I do?
If it has been 1-2 days, come back to our shop and we'll re-bandage you for free!
If it is day 3, don't stress! You can skip to step 4 of the after-care instructions (#01 on our Post-Tattoo FAQ)
My tattoo is flaking!
Does the sun / tanning beds affect tattoos?
Yes, sun exposure can pre-maturely fade your tattoos. Use lots of sunscreen!
Can I shave?
As long as there is no scabbing and the tattoo is fully healed (no longer flaking). Typically around the two week mark after your tattoo appointment.
Do you offer free touch ups?
Do I have to keep the Tegaderm bandage on for 4 days?
I've never had to keep a bandage on for 4 days with my previous tattoos. Why do I have to this time?
We are one of the only tattoo studios that use Tegaderm, which must stay on you for the full four days. This special bandage allows your tattoo to breathe and heal all at once. But the best part? It completely skips the scabbing phase, and makes it heal way faster than other wraps! Keeping it on will definitely be worth it!
We understand there can be frustration in folks who have many tattoos and this is their first time being asked to keep it on for more than 24 hours, but we believe us, this is the best way to heal a tattoo! You will be able to go swimming / return to your regular activities after just two weeks following your tattoo appointment, rather than waiting a 1.5-2 months.
There is sticky residue on my tattoo after taking off the Tegaderm!
This sometimes happens, but you have nothing to worry about! After a few days of your soap/lotion routine, it will eventually come off.
When can I stop using un-scented soap/lotion?
As long as your Tegaderm bandage stayed on for the full 3-4 days, you can return to using your regular scented lotions and soaps on your body after 2 weeks from the date of your tattoo!
Is it ok to drink alcohol after getting my tattoo?
Yes! You just shouldn't drink prior to your appointment.
What products do you use and sell?
Do you do tattoo removals?
No, sorry!
COVID-19
Are you tattooing during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Yes! We have taken every pre-caution possible to ensure the safety of our clients and artists! Stay tuned for our COVID-19 protocols which will be written here soon!