Do you offer piercing services?

No, we do not do piercings of any kind.

What is your shop minimum? (i.e. the least you can pay for a tattoo)

Our shop minimum is $100, meaning that no matter how small your tattoo is (even if it is just a tiny smiley face) it will cost at least $100.

How old do you have to be to get a tattoo?

You must be 18 years of age to get a tattoo in the state of Illinois. Tattoo age laws vary from state to state, but Illinois is a state that does NOT allow minors to get tattooed, regardless of parental consent. If you want to get tattooed on your 18th birthday, feel free to contact the shop prior to that date to make an appointment.

Do you require deposit for appointments?

Yes, all appointments require a $100 deposit for booking. Deposits are non-refundable. If refunds are to be granted, it will be at the artist’s sole discretion. The deposit will go towards the cost of your tattoo on the day of the appointment.

For example:

$300 (Tattoo Total) = $100 (Deposit Payment) + $200 (Due on the Day of the Appointment)

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept cash and all major credit or debit cards for tattoo services and merchandise sold in the shop.

Should I tip my tattoo artist?

Tipping, as with all services, is always appreciated but never expected. Tip at your own discretion. We will NEVER be rude to a client who chooses not to tip.

What if I have an idea for a tattoo but I need someone to draw it for me?

It’s okay if you do not have a clear picture of what you want your tattoo to look like. Our tattoo artists are artists first, and they will be happy to work with you to draw or change a tattoo design to fit your vision. However, we do not do tattoo design drawings until you have booked an appointment with us and paid your deposit. We also do not send design drawings digitally, in order to prevent intellectual theft. You can expect to see your tattoo design on the day of your appointment, but don’t worry, you can request changes and we will not tattoo anything on you until you are completely satisfied with the design.

What if I don’t know what kind of tattoo I want?

Sometimes people don’t have a clear idea of what kind of tattoo they want, and that is totally okay! Our artists love to draw and they have a ton of pre-drawn tattoo designs ready to be tattooed on the right person. We are always grateful to be able to tattoo our own custom designs.

Do I need an appointment to get a tattoo?

While we do take walk-ins when we have available time, we always recommend booking an appointment for your tattoos. Booking an appointment allows us to be better prepared to serve you, draw for you, and take our time. Something as permanent as a tattoo isn’t something you should rush into, so we recommend planning accordingly.

How do I book an appointment?

Your first step should be to choose which artist you would like to work with. Take a look at our artist’s portfolios here on the website and decide which artist would be a good fit for you. Each artist handles the booking of their own appointments directly, so you will need to contact them directly. Each artist’s contact information can be found on their portfolio page.

Once you contact your artist, you will discuss your design ideas with them. They may ask you to come to the shop for a consultation if it is a large project or on a particularly unique part of the body. Once the design details have been discussed, you and your artist will agree upon a date and time for your appointment, and your artist will provide you with the password to pay your deposit online using the “Deposit Payment” link in the drop down menu. Your artist may alternatively ask you to pay the deposit via ZELLE.

Once your deposit is paid, your appointment is booked. Please arrive on time on the day of your appoint.

What if I need to change or cancel my appointment?

If you need to make changes to your appointment time or date, contact your artist directly. Typically, we will be happy to reschedule your appointment as long as you let us know at least 4 hours in advance. We will typically allow you to reschedule your appointment at least 2 times, but if it becomes excessive we may choose to keep your deposit and ask that you pay another deposit to reschedule again. Deposit refunds are given only at the artist’s discretion, so canceling your appointment may not result in a deposit refund. We use our discretion to determine when a deposit refund is warranted, and we reserve the right to refuse service to anyone, at any time, for any reason.

How can I prepare for my tattoo appointment?

We recommend preparing for your appointment by avoiding alcohol for at least 24 hours prior to your appointment, getting at least 8 hours of sleep, drinking plenty of water, and eating a decent meal before arriving at the shop. We also recommend bringing a water bottle to your appointment and a small snack or two. Keeping your blood sugar stable during the tattoo process will help ease pain and discomfort.

How do I care for my new tattoo?

Before you leave the shop, we will provide you with verbal and written instructions on how to care for your tattoo. We must insist that you follow these instructions to the letter in order to prevent infection and achieve the best results for your healed tattoo.

What if I have questions that aren’t answered here?

Please contact the shop if you have additional questions or concerns. We will always be happy to help in any way that we can.