FAQs
Getting a new tattoo or piercing is a big decision and comes with many doubts, wonders, and questions.
Tattoo & Piercing Questions
Explore common questions about tattoos, aftercare, and what to expect during your appointment.
Tattoo
Piercing
How do I schedule an appointment? There are many ways to book an appointment with one of our artists. You can call the shop during business hours, stop in the shop during business hours, DM us on social media or go to our contacts page and send us a message.
How expensive are tattoos? Tattoo pricing is based on a few specific things: Location, size, complexity, and style. Just shoot us a message or come by the shop and we can get you an easy estimate based of your ideas.
I booked an appointment, how soon should I be able to see a drawing? Depending on how far out your tattoo appointment is scheduled, the average time you should be able to see a design concept is 3 to 5 days before your appointment. That would be the time to make any adjustments to your drawing.
Are tattoos painful? Everyone's pain tolerance is different from one another so it is difficult to say what may pain you as an individual. There are locations that hurt more than others but really it is in the eye of the beholder. Check out this chart to see what locations are in known sensitive areas. Please understand that pain varies and this diagram is in no way 100% accurate for anyone. It's just to give you a rough idea.
How long will my tattoo take to heal? Tattoo heal times vary per person and per location, complexity of tattoo and amount of shading done. Ultimately you will know your tattoo is healed when it is no longer flaking and is smooth to the touch. Typically 2-4 weeks is the average time
What should I put on my tattoo for healing?
Can I shower after getting my tattoo? Yes! Showering after your tattoo is a great way to wash it for the first time. We recommend NOT using hot water, but warm water. Hot water can burn your freshly tattooed skin and affect the healing process. We also suggest not to let the water continuously flow onto the tattoo as you do not want to over saturate it and lose any of the color.
When can I go swimming? Once your tattoo has completely gone through the shedding/peeling stage and the skin is smooth to the touch you can absolutely hit the beach or the pool! If you are unsure, please ask your tattoo artist before hopping in the water.
When can I go tanning? For the longevity of your tattoo, we never recommend tanning as long term tanning can affect the longevity of the tattoo, but we understand wanting that golden brown skin! In the event that you wish to go tanning, your tattoo should be completely healed plus 3 months.
My tattoo is flaking off the ink! What do I do? No worries! When your tattoo flakes and it appears that your color is peeling off, it is just the outer layer of "scabbing" shedding to reveal your healing tattoo underneath. Do not fret! It's totally normal.
What should I do before my appointment? There are many good things to do before getting a tattoo - not necessarily in this order: It is always good to eat a meal beforehand, bring a water bottle, take a nice cleansing shower, show up 10 to 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork, wear loose fit comfortable clothing, do NOT consume drugs or alcohol the night before or anytime before, and get plenty of rest. :-)
Do you use piercing guns? No! We do all of our piercings by hand with sterile single use needles. Needle piercing is safer and does less damage than using a piercing gun.
How much do your piercings cost? Our piercings range from $30 to $80.
Do you do dermal piercings? No, unfortunately we do not do dermal piercings at this time.
What metal is your jewelry made of? All of our sterilized jewelry is made of solid 316L Surgical Steel jewelry making it hypoallergenic.
When can I change my jewelry? You can change your jewelry for that new cool piece that you bought once you have surpassed the initial healing time suggested by the piercer. Refer to the care instructions you were given for more information. If you are still questioning whether it's a good time to change it, stop by the shop and talk to one of our artists
I lost my jewelry! What do I do? Will it close up? Whether you have lost a ball or the whole piece of jewelry, it is good to get to the shop ASAP and get something put back in before it becomes difficult to get jewelry back in. If it is a fresh piercing or one that is under the change out time frame, it will become more difficult to get jewelry back in the longer you wait.
How long do I need to clean my piercing for? The answer is simple...FOREVER. You will need to clean and maintain your piercing for the life of having that piercing in your body. You have created an orifice in your tissue that can inflame with irritation or contract infection at any time if not cared for properly.
What do I use to clean my piercing? BEST thing to use in any piercing case that is NOT inside your mouth is SOAP and WATER...they are your very best option!
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