Most people describe it as a sharp scratch that settles into a dull buzz. Ribs, feet and the inside of the arm are more sensitive. Take a break whenever you need one; we build pauses into every sitting and never rush you back into the chair.
You leave with a healing film and written aftercare. Keep the film on for as long as we tell you, then wash gently with unscented soap, pat dry and apply a thin layer of balm. Skip swimming, saunas and strong sun for two weeks, and never pick at flaking skin.
Yes. An $80 to $150 deposit secures your date and comes off the final price. It covers drawing time, so it is not refundable, but it can move once to a new date if you give us at least 48 hours' notice.
You must be 18 or over, with no exceptions. Bring a valid ID with your picture on it, such as a driving licence or passport. We check it before the consent form is signed and cannot start a piece without it, even if you look well over age.
Often, yes. Book a free in-person assessment so we can see the ink in good light. Dark or heavy work may need a few laser sessions first, and we will tell you honestly if a cover-up would leave you with a design you don't really want.
Yes. Every piece includes one free touch-up within six months, once it has fully healed. Some spots, especially on hands and feet, lose a little ink as they heal. Touch-ups needed because aftercare was skipped are charged at the shop minimum.
Yes. Your artist shares the drawing a few days before the sitting, and we make reasonable changes then. On the day, we place the stencil on your skin and check it in the mirror, and we can move or resize it until you are completely happy with how it sits.
Every needle and cartridge is single-use and opened in front of you. Stations are wiped down and covered between clients, artists wear fresh gloves throughout, and all reusable tools go through a medical autoclave.
For large projects such as sleeves, you pay for each sitting as you go rather than all at once. We take cards and cash, and your deposit is always taken off the price of the final sitting.
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