Physically Prepare

We need you and your skin in tip top shape.

• Be well rested

• Be freshly showered

• Shave the area you are getting tattooed

• Lightly moisturize the area you are getting tattooed

• Be hydrated and have eaten a solid meal

• How to dress

  • In a way that we can access where you are getting tattooed (you can bring a change of clothes if you need)

  • In black or clothing you don’t care about is ideal because sometimes tattoo ink and blood can get on clothing during the process

  • Comfortably

Things to Bring

Consider having these items along.

• Mask (required)

• Water (highly recommended)

• Snack

• Headphones

• Blanket

• Comfort items (such as a stress ball or stuffed animal)

Things to Avoid

We would prefer if you didn’t.

• Drinking alcohol the night before or directly before your appointment

  • Alcohol can greatly affect the healing process of a tattoo

• The consumption of any drug or medication before an appointment without discussing it with your artist

• Bringing a large group of people 

  • One or two people for moral support is ok but please no more than that

• Bringing children with

• Showing up excessively early or late

  • We don’t open the doors until 10am

  • Let us know if you are running late (it’s not a big deal)