general info

By appointment only, please call early to schedule. I only schedule one piece per day and I require a $150 deposit for each piece scheduled. I can not schedule an appointment until the deposit is paid in full. The deposit will be credited towards your tattoo on the last appointment day. All deposits are non-refundable. If you need to reschedule your appointment, please give at least a 48-hour notice. Any other circumstances will result in the forfeiture of the deposit (cancellation, no show, etc.)

I charge $150 per hour for the first four hours then $100 for every hour after. Please call for a consult appointment, from there I can give an estimate for the cost of the tattoo and schedule time accordingly.

Government and state issued identification (driver's license, passport, armed services, and so on) must be presented at the time of your appointment in order to be tattooed.

I will not tattoo anyone under the influence of alcohol/drugs, nor will I tattoo anyone under the age of 18. No exceptions.

Pricing and Policies

Once you have chosen a tattooist to do your tattoo, it is best to follow their after-care instructions. You may find variations from one tattooist to another but if you trust a tattooist enough to tattoo you, trust in their experience as well. Your friends who have tattoos may offer advice, but the only way a tattooist can guarantee their work is if it is taken care of in the manner they suggest. I suggest that you follow these easy steps to promote a healthy tattoo:

Before cleaning your tattoo, wash hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap and water.

After two hours, carefully remove the bandage.

Using an antibacterial soap and water, gently rub the area to remove all residue and dried up blood. DO NOT scrub the tattoo!! Rinse and PAT (do not rub) dry with a clean towel or cloth. Do nothing more than wash your tattoo for the first day. No ointments, lotions, etc. etc....

Wash three times a day for five days and apply a small amount of A & D ointment. Apply ointment 1-2 times a day.

Healing time differs but is usually between 7-14 days. The tattoo will flake and peel much like a sunburn while it heals. This is normal.

Do not pick the tattoo!! Some people find that after the flakes have fallen off, an opaque film may be left that hides some of the color in your tattoo. This film is the new skin growing over the tattoo and it should clear up in a few weeks.

While your tattoo is healing it is highly recommended to wear loose fitting clothing so as to not damage the tattoo.

For two weeks, avoid direct sun exposure, swimming, soaking in a tub, sauna or steam bath.

After the tattoo is completely healed; when out in the sun, always put SPF 30 to 50 sun block over the tattoo to keep colors bright and to prolong the life of your tattoo.

Itching is to be expected while healing, DO NOT SCRATCH OR PICK THE TATTOO!!

How you take care of your tattoo is your responsibility once you leave the studio! If you have any questions, please give me a call or come in!

Aftercare

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(424) 234-6539

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