1. What are your hours? Currently, we are open Monday-Saturday from Noon-8:30 PM,
2. How Old do I have to be to get a Tattoo? You must be 18 years of age with proper ID to get a tattoo. NO EXCEPTIONS! By Law, we have to photocopy everyone's ID for our records to prove that we're checking ID's. If you're 75 years old and want a tattoo, you need your ID. If you're 17, you have to wait until you're 18, and don't forget your ID. ID's must be valid State or Government issued ID's such as Licenses, Passports, Drivers Permits, Liquor ID's, and Registry ID's.
3. I really want a tattoo, but I don't know what I want. What should I do? You should wait until you know what you want. Our job is to do the tattoo and help with placement (based on where you want it), not decide for you what to get. Relying on other people (especially strangers) to tell you what to get is a very bad idea and will no doubt result in a tattoo that you'll regret. Nobody says you have to get a tattoo today, there is no deadline. Put some thought into it and everyone will be happy in the longrun.
4. How bad does it hurt? A tattoo is very tolerable, but everyones pain threshold is different from one person to another. If you hype yourself up into thinking it's going to hurt alot, it absolutely will, because you will be more sensitive to the tattoo process since you've already convinced yourself that it is going to hurt. If you relax and let the tattoo artist do their job, it will go by quicker and easier if you're not jumping around and your experience will be much more satisfying.
5. How much does an average tattoo cost? This is impossible to determine since there is no "average" tattoo. Tattoos at our shop range from a starting price of $60 to several thousand for large scale work. We charge a minimum of $60, and our hourly rate is $120/hour. However, you don't want to price-shop a tattoo as you should be shopping for quality over quantity when it comes to tattoos. It's on you forever and the disappointment of bad tattoos lasts longer than the satisfaction of a good deal.
6. How do I make an appointment for a tattoo? You will need to come into the shop to make an appointment so that an artist can discuss your plans with you in person. This way, we can examine the skin, evaluate what we are working with and estimate a time frame on how much time to book with you, all of which are impossible to do over the phone. A monetary deposit is required for all appointments which is in most cases 1/3 the cost of the tattoo. This deposit goes towards your tattoo and insures that you will show up for the tattoo.
7. What do I have to do to take care of my tattoo, and how long does it take to heal? Your artist will provide you with oral and written aftercare instructions that you must follow strictly. Tattoos generally take about 3-4 weeks on average to fully heal, although healing times vary from person to person. Again, your aftercare instructions must be followed perfectly or you could risk longer healing times, loss of color, infection, and a host of other potential problems. Any questions should be directed towards your artist.
8. How old do I have to be to get a piercing? Ages vary per piercing. The age requirements are as follows: 14 + up for Ears and Navals 16 + up for Facial Piercings such as Eyebrows, Lips, Nostrils, Septums and Tongues 18 + up for all others. ID's are required for all piercings, no matter how old you are or if we've pierced you before. ID's must have Date of Birth and must be Government issued, such as Licenses, Passports, Drivers Permits, Liquor ID's, Student ID's, and Registry ID's. Anyone under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a Parent (with Birth Certificate) or Legal Guardian (with Guardianship Papers Present). Parent must share the same last name as the person getting pierced, and parent must have valid ID as well. Anyone under the age of 18 MUST also have a photo ID (valid school IDs, work IDs, etc.). We do not pierce or tattoo anyone without the Proper ID!
9. How long before I can change my jewelry? You must wait until your piercing is completely healed up before changing jewelry. Healing times vary from person to person, but these are general guidelines to approximate healing times. It is advisable that you come in to see if your piercing is ready to have it's jewelry changed before taking that next step.
Navals: 3-6 Months Cartilage: 6-9 Months Nostrils & Septums: 3-6 Months Nipples: 6-9 Months Most Genitals: 3-6 Months Tongues: 1-2 Months, although a downsize in Jewelry is acceptable after 3-4 weeks Facial: 3-6 Months
Piercings heal from the outside going in, so when a piercing appears to be healed, in many cases, it is nowhere near done healing, and sticking to the aftercare provided by the piercer is an absolute must. If you notice anything happening that you are unsure of or just want a professional opinion, please contact your piercer within 2-3 DAYS from first noticing anything...do not allow it to progress any further, as it might involve a doctor visit/losing the piercing. Do NOT, under any circumstance, remove jewelry without consulting with our piercer first. Do NOT listen to your friends, family, or any other unqualified people when it comes to a piercing question. NEVER USE ALCOHOL, NEOSPORIN/BACITRACIN, BACTINE, OINTMENTS, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, PIERCED EAR ANTISEPTIC, OR ANY OTHER HOUSEHOLD REMEDIES NOT SUGGESTED BY THE PIERCER. ONLY USE WHAT THE PIERCER SUGGESTS YOU USE!!!
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10. Are tongue piercings bad for my teeth? They can be. Tongue Piercings have the potential to damage your teeth in addition to the oral structure of your mouth. Do not play with any of your piercings, including the Tongue. Do not bang it around inside your mouth or rub it against your Gums. Your piercer will inspect your tongue prior to piercing it to make sure it can be pierced safely, and with regard to preserving your teeth and palate. Once you are healed enough to change the jewelry, switching to acrylic jewelry will minimize any potential damage.
