Can I use Numbing Cream?

Unfortunately, no.

Long-term, it is in your best interest to have your skin be completely free of any numbing cream and or any lotions or tanning products on the day of your tattoo appointment.

What should I bring with me to my appointment?

bring headphones, snacks, water, a phone charger, anything that will bring you comfort while you’re being tattooed. feel free to bring whatever will help you sit for an extended period of time.

What should I wear?

Wear anything you’d like as long as it’s comfortable. Keep in mind your clothes may get dirty during the session with ink, stencil applicator, ect. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting potentially stained.

As long as s I have full access to the area we plan on tattooing, I will to everything I can to make sure you’re sitting comfortably for our session.

adhesive Pasties and a large room divider is also available upon request for your privacy if we are tattooing on or near a private area.

What should I do before my appointment?

I recommend to moisturize the area you plan on tattooing for a couple days with lotion or natural coconut oil. Having a moisturized area to work with is much easier to work with as dry/sunburned skin is not tattooable depending on the severity.

make sure you arrive to your appointment wearing appropriate clothing. I need to be able to easily access the area we plan on tattooing.

for an example, spine/back tattoos, You can wear a flannel or zip-up jacket that can be turned around and worn backwards.

Do you tattoo minors?

NO. 18+ REGARDLESS OF PARENTAL CONSENT.

Can I swim after getting my tattoo?

no.

no lakes, pools, oceans, creeks, rivers, waterparks, ect.

absolutely no swimming after being tattooed for at least 1 month.

Do I need a Touch-up?

if you have an area or multiple areas of your tattoo you’d like to touch up, that’s totally fine. Sometimes tattoos just need another pass and it’s inevitable. Text a photo of the area you’d like to get touched up and we can discuss a possible touch-up session if needed. First touch up session is on me. (Within 6 months of your tattoo). Typically, if a tattoo even needs a touch up, one more pass is all you need. touch-ups are not always necessary.

if you go swimming, visit public gyms, or do anything against aftercare instructions to interfere with your tattoo while it’s healing, You will be charged my minimum for a touch-up. taking proper care of a tattoo is crucial to it healing properly.

Can I see a drawing before our appointment?

unfortunately, no. I understand you may feel anxious, however, It is for my own designs protection. If you arrive to your appointment an you dislike/ want to change the design, we can always reschedule worst case scenario.

Do you take walk-ins?

Tuesday-Saturday 12:00-6:00. I try to take walk-ins as much as possible given I don’t have any interfering appointments, If you’re feeling spontaneous, give the shop a call (937) 890-5643 and ask for me (j.t.) and I can let you know my availability for the day.