10% for standard bookings
A non-refundable deposit equal to 10% of the quoted tattoo price secures an accepted standard appointment and is applied to the final tattoo cost. Live Canvas is exempt from the deposit requirement.
Policies & client prep
Know what to expect.
Clear expectations before the appointment make the whole process easier.
48 hours notice
Give at least 48 hours notice to transfer the deposit to one rescheduled appointment. Major emergencies are handled case-by-case.
One hour with no contact
An appointment is considered a no-show after more than one hour has passed with no notification. When a deposit applies, no notice forfeits it.
Within 60 days
One touch-up is typically included when appropriate within 60 days of the original tattoo. Proper aftercare is necessary for healing and touch-up eligibility.
Three revision rounds
Design work follows a three-revision-round rule. After three rounds, the project direction is re-evaluated before additional design work continues.
Cash / Cash App preferred
Cash and Cash App are preferred. Zelle is also accepted.
Eat, hydrate, rest
Eat beforehand, hydrate, get good sleep, avoid alcohol or recreational drugs, protect the area from sunburn, disclose relevant medications or skin concerns, and bring valid government ID.
Breathe, clean, moisturize
Let the tattoo breathe, keep it gently cleaned, and keep it lightly moisturized. Do not pick or scratch, avoid soaking while it heals, and protect it from excessive sun.
Client only, spouse exception
Appointments are client-only for the time being. One spouse may accompany the client.
Portfolio use with opt-out
Finished tattoos may be photographed and used in the portfolio or on social media. Clients can opt out in the booking application.
Consultation required
Cover-ups are welcome but require consultation. Existing ink, color, placement, and the new design affect what is realistically achievable; complete concealment cannot be guaranteed.
Repeatable unless marked otherwise
Flash and stencil designs may be repeated unless a specific piece is clearly marked otherwise.
Safety & sanitation
Transparency matters.
18+ onlyValid government-issued ID is required.
Single-use needlesPre-sterilized cartridges are discarded after each client/session.
Surface disinfectionHard, nonporous work surfaces are disinfected with Opti-Cide Max according to product directions.
Skin conditionI may postpone tattooing on irritated, swollen, broken, sunburned, infected, or otherwise unsuitable skin.
Numbing creamAllowed with disclosure of the product and active ingredient/concentration; follow the product label and use on intact skin.
Pregnancy / breastfeedingCurrent policy is not to tattoo during pregnancy or breastfeeding.