To book your tattoo appointment, please visit our Booking page and complete the form.

You must be at least 18 years of age. It is against New York State law (Section 260.21) to tattoo a minor, even with parental consent. In accordance with this law we have a strict No Minors policy. You will be asked to provide proof of age with a valid State or Federal Photo ID before the appointment.

The price of a tattoo depends on the size, location and complexity of the design. Our artists may charge a premium rate, offer hourly rates, or flat rates. Artists will estimate a general price range for your consideration either via email or during the consultation. Unless there are significant changes to a design or unforeseen circumstances, you will not be billed more than the highest amount of the estimated range.

The best way to get an accurate price range is by booking a free consultation with the artist—if not in person, then through a brief detailed email. In order for us to quote your idea, we need to consider the subject, size, placement on the body, detail, etc.

Yes, a deposit will be required to secure your appointment date. The deposit you leave will be taken off the final price of your tattoo price upon completion. If you need to change the date of your appointment due to unforeseen circumstances, please let your artist know at least seven days prior to the session so we can rearrange our schedules. A new deposit is required to continue working together if you cancel or reschedule your appointment with less than 7 days’ notice. You can reschedule your appointment only once without losing the deposit. The deposit price will vary based on your artist/design.

Recommendations before an appointment:

• Eat a healthy meal at least 3 hours in advance and stay well hydrated

• Get a good night’s sleep

• Avoid prolonged sun exposure: dry or burnt/peeling skin can seriously interfere with the tattooing process

• Do not take blood thinners, antibiotics, or steroids

• Do not consume alcohol or drugs

• Shower before the appointment: dirty/dry skin can affect the tattooing process

You cannot be tattooed if:

• You are currently taking antibiotics or cortisone

• You are pregnant or have been recently

• You’ve received a vaccination in the past 48 hours

• You will be going on a vacation that involves prolonged exposure to direct sunlight/water

• You have atopic dermatitis at the location of the tattoo

• You are intoxicated or under the influence of drugs

A tattoo can take between two to four weeks to “heal,” but it takes months for the skin to fully regenerate.

Please visit our Aftercare page to learn how to care for your new tattoo. For any additional questions regarding the healing process, please contact us here.

Over time, white ink will turn yellow under skin. This is because the skin is not completely transparent (it has a hue dependent on skin tone). Because of this, artists will strongly discourage exclusively white ink tattoos.

We strongly recommend doing research before booking an appointment for a finger tattoo. As fingers and hands are high-motion areas, it’s possible the tattoo will fade in a short period of time (sometimes 3 weeks to a month). Our artists will likely encourage a different location for longevity. In the event of a touch-up, you may be subject to a fee.

While many of our artists are willing and capable of creating cover-up tattoos, it is ultimately a case-by-case basis. Our artists will always give you their honest opinion, which in many cases may be laser removal sessions to lighten the existing tattoo to a point that it’s possible to work over. It is also likely that the previous tattoo may still be visible to some degree.

It is possible, but subject to the condition of the scar and the surrounding skin. It’s important that the scar is healed, has minimal variances in pigmentation and is generally flush or level with the rest of your skin. As scars are generally a tougher surface, there is no guarantee that the tattoo will completely obscure the scar (the difference in skin texture may still be visible/not hold ink as well). We strongly recommend consulting with a dermatologist beforehand, as certain skin conditions can worsen through the tattooing process.

As far as how fine lined, single needle tattoos age, there are many variables which affect the tattoo over time. Skin type, aftercare, and regular maintenance are all things to consider. However, so long as you take care of the tattoo, it will continue to look beautiful. Touch ups are always a possibility as well.