Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! We take walk-ins for our Piercing services every day! You can also set appointments with specific piercers through their appointment link on the Meet the Artists page. 

We are able to do Earlobe piercings on anyone as young as 8, and other piercings would be placement dependent for age limits. The legally required documents for a minor to receive any piercing services would be as follows:

- A Parent or Guardian present with a legal photo ID

- The birth certificate or Guardianship Papers for the minor looking to receive a service 

- A form of photo identification for the minor (Passport, youth ID, or a school ID are all acceptable forms of identification)

We only use Surgical grade single use needles. We do not use Piercing Guns in any capacity for any of our piercings. Piercing Guns tend to be more painful and use blunt force to insert the jewelry, it can cause increased pain and swelling. The single use tri-bevel needles that we use cause significantly less trauma direct to size for the insertion of the piercing jewelry. 

Fun Fact: Piercings Guns should not be used on any other area except the earlobe, which is illegal in 18+ states. 

You can get up to 3 total standard piercings a day, or 4 total lobe piercings in one day. We have a restriction to the amount of piercings per day as too many at once can delay the healing process. There are special exceptions based on the piercers discretion. 

Unfortunately, no. As we cannot guarantee the sterility or the mirror based finish of any outside jewelry, we are not able to pierce with it. If there are any nicks in the jewelry, it can cause potential infection or additional trauma if used in the piercing process. 

We are able to change out your fully healed piercings if you want to bring your own jewelry. 

It is generally recommended to use sterile saline spray to gently clean the piercing site 3 to 5 times a day for the first 2 weeks, then a couple times a day as needed for the rest of the healing timeframe. This can vary depending on the type or placement of piercing. If you have any questions or concerns, you can call the shop to get clarification on any healing questions. 

We accept walk-ins for piercings everyday! Our piercers are available for piercing services until 30 minutes before the set closing time of the day to allow them time to clean and sterilize. 

This generally depends on the type of piercing you are looking to get. If you have any form of Nickle allergy or sensitivity, we have a wide range of Titanium and 24 carat gold jewelry available to choose from.

Different piercings have different healing guidelines. We recommend visiting this link to the APP website that goes over the aftercare requirements for a majority of piercings. 

https://safepiercing.org/aftercare/

Yes! We take walk-ins for Tattoos every day! You can also set appointments with specific Tattoo Artists through their appointment link on the Meet the Artists page, or by coming into the shop and speaking with them directly. The artist availability can vary day to day as our artists set direct appointments with clients and take walk ins. The placement, style, size,  and color can determine if a tattoo can be done in a walk-in capacity, or would need to be set as an appointment. 

The placement, style, size, color, intricacy and artist are all factors that will determine how much your tattoo will cost. Please feel free to stop by either of our locations to speak with an artist directly to receive the most accurate quote! 

Our Shop minimum is $100, and the price will go up depending on the placement, style, size, color, intricacy and artist. Please feel free to stop by either of our locations to speak with an artist directly to receive the most accurate quote! 

You will need to bring a valid photo ID to complete the legally required paperwork to receive any services though the shop. 

*We are not able to accept military IDs that have a chip as they are not legally able to be scanned or reproduced. 

For comfort and convenience, please wear appropriate clothing for the area that you will be getting tattooed. We highly recommend to bring a drink and snacks!

You can either book directly with one of our Artists using the booking or consultation form on our website, or you can visit either of our shops to speak with an artist directly about booking.

We generally do not recommend using numbing creams for tattoos as numbing cream is generally unregulated, and can contain harmful ingredients that can cause a number of unpredictable side effects. You will want to clarify with your specific artist as to whether or not they are comfortable tattooing you with numbing cream. 

*Any tattoos done with the use of numbing cream cannot be guaranteed due to the potential side effects that can affect the healing process of the tattoo 

Aftercare instructions can vary by individual artist. Feel free to contact your artist or contact the shop if you are unsure of how to heal your tattoo! 

Absolutely! Generally we request you limit it to one or two people in your support squad to allow the artist or piercer adequate room to perform the requested services. For piercings specifically, we allow one person at a time to go back with you while you are getting pierced. 

No. Due to the sensitive nature of the services being done, we do not allow anyone under the age of 8 in the shop unless they are receiving a piercing. All minors in the shop must be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian. Although we take every precaution and go above all Heath Department cleaning standards, due to blood borne pathogens and the harsh chemicals and medical grade cleaners that are used to sterilize the shop, young immune systems are at higher risk in these types of environments.

NO! As alcohol can impair you decision making, and is a blood thinner, we are not able to perform any services if you have had any alcoholic beverages that day. We recommend you wait to have that drink until after your piercing or tattoo. 

We accept cash, card, and apple pay. We are also able to accept afterpay for our services, and have an ATM on site!

We also offer reloadable gift cards if you want to save up for a specific service! If you are interested in setting up a reloadable gift card, or adding additional funds to an existing gift card, just speak with our front counter staff for assistance! 

Yes, however there is a waitlist. Before an apprenticeship will be considered, we require 6 months to a year of employment as a member of our front desk team.

-For a prospective tattoo apprenticeship, we need at least a 15 page tattoo portfolio, completely rendered, preferably exhibiting skills in both traditional and digital mediums. 

-For piercing apprenticeships, a general knowledge of piercing types, and a general knowledge of human anatomy. BBP training and certification preferred