PIERCING FAQ

1. What age do you pierce at?  You must be 13+ for earlobes, helix, flat, navel, nostril and eyebrow. 15+ for lip, labret, septum, rook, daith, inner helix, and industrial.

2. What kind of ID do I need?  If you’re under 18, we need your original birth certificate with your parents name on it, as well as photo ID for both people.  We can accept a plastic school ID, state issued ID or passport.

3. How do I care for my new piercing? Ideally, new piercings should be cleaned with unscented soap in the shower, and sprayed twice daily with saline solution. Cleaning too often, or not enough can result in irritating the new piercing, or infection.

4. Why do I need to clean my piercing? Our bodies will naturally discharge lymphatic fluid, dead cells, and sometimes blood or blood plasma during the healing process. The act of irrigating the piercing channel with saline can help our bodies flush out any dirt, bacteria or discharge accumulated throughout the day. Flushing your new piercing is what aids our bodies in the healing process!

5. What do I clean my piercing with? The most convenient option is prepackaged, sterile, saline spray/wound wash. Which can be found at any drug store in the first aid isle. Alternatively, you can create your own saline solution at home with distilled water and non iodized sea salt. The ratio is 1/4 of a teaspoon of salt with 8oz of water. *Epsom salt or table salt is NOT recommend. Please be sure to read labels carefully.

6. What shouldn’t I use on my new piercing? Never use harsh irritants on your fresh piercing such as alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, witch hazel, bacitracin, or tea tree oil. Its especially important to note that hydrogen peroxide can destroy healthy tissue cells and inhibit the healing process altogether!  Never use any product that contains petroleum jelly or otherwise as this can block the piercing channel from irrigating appropriately. Ointments create the perfect damp environment to effectively trap and harbor bacteria which can rapidly lead to an infection.

6. Should I spin or turn my jewelry? No! Please refrain from touching your jewelry except while cleaning- which should still remain at a minimum. Disturbing the healing tissue by excessive movement will slow down the healing time. Moving your jewelry can also pull dirt, bacteria, or dried discharge into the piercing channel and cause irritation and infection.

9. How long should I care for my piercing? You should continue cleaning your new piercing for the duration of the healing period. Refer to the table below for specific healing times.

10. Can I wash my new piercing with soap? Fragrance free and dye free soap can remove dirt, sweat, oils,  cosmetics, and discharge from the piercing then rinse throughly afterwards with warm water or saline solution.

11. Can I remove my jewelry before it’s healed? Never take out your jewelry during the initial healing phase as it can result in making reinsertion of jewelry difficult, painful, or impossible.

12. Can I change my jewelry to something different? In most cases, yes. After initial swelling has diminished, new jewelry can be reinserted and worn for the remainder of the healing time. We recommend scheduling a jewelry change for this.

13. Can I go swimming with my new piercing? Avoid swimming in public pools, lakes, oceans, and hot tubs. These places are often breeding grounds for bacteria and debris. Pools and hot tubs also contain harsh chemicals that will irritate your new piercing. We recommend waiting out the healing process before swimming. However, if it cannot be avoided, a waterproof bandage will aid in protecting the new piercing. Immediately wash with unscented soap afterwards.

HELPFUL TIPS

Stay healthy, get quality rest, and drink lots of water!

Reducing the intake of alcohol, smoking, and junk food will aid your body in healing your new piercing.

Check your jewelry daily to ensure the ends are screwed on and not coming loose!

Keep make-up and hair products (hairsprays) from building up on your new piercing.

Try to be mindful of pet hair and dirt. Change pillowcases, and bed sheets often.

HEALING TABLE (based on averages. Healing time may vary slightly)

Nostrils- 6-8months for nose studs.  *8 months to 1 year to switch to a hoop.

Navels- 6-8 months

Earlobes- 6-8 weeks. *Be sure to downsize initial posts.

Ear Cartilage (helix, conch etc.) – 6-12 months.

Industrial- 8 months- 1+ year

Nipples- 6 months- 1 year

Septum- 6-8 weeks

Eyebrow- 6-8 weeks

Lip/labret – 6-8 weeks * Be sure to downsize initial posts

TATTOO FAQ

1. How should I prepare for my tattoo? Be sure to drink a lot of water and moisturize in the weeks leading up to your tattoo. This will make tattooing easier for your artist, less painful for you, and help with healing.
2. What can I bring to my tattoo appointment? You’re welcome to bring anything that helps to keep you comfortable. Clients that have long sessions often bring a pillow, blanket, drinks, snacks, and headphones. We strongly encourage our clients to refrain from listening to music or videos without headphones as this can be distracting for your artist and others in the studio.
3. Can my friends watch me get Pierced/Tattooed? For Piercing appointments we can only allow 1 parent/guardian accompany you to the Piercing room, should you be under the age of 18.  For Tattoo appointments we do allow 1 guest to accompany you to the Tattoo room for the duration of your appointment. We do kindly ask that all cell phones be turned off, or switched to silent, and that you refrain from recording or photographing any procedures.
4. Can I bring my child? We only allow guests over the age of 13.
5. Do I need to have a drawing of my Tattoo? No. A base idea works best. We love to see your inspiration and ideas, but a complete design & any drawing for your specific and custom Tattoo is included in the price of your tattoo!
6. How much will my Tattoo cost? Once we have an idea for your Tattoo and where on your body you would like to place it, we can give you an estimate on the amount of time your Tattoo will take to complete, and the cost. For large projects  we can give you a price for each session.
7. Can I get a Tattoo I saw on Pinterest or Instagram? Your new Tattoo will come out best and be the most unique if you form a basic idea, or a list of things you like. We can do small standard designs that you bring in. But we won’t copy someone’s custom tattoo. We draw everything anyway, and we’d love to take your ideas and make them original for you.
8. Should I tip my Tattoo Artist? Tips are always appreciated, it lets your artist know that you’re happy with your experience them. But so does a great review! We know not everyone has extra money for a tip, but telling your friends and giving us a review on google is just as valuable to us!
9. Can I get a Tattoo/Piercing while sick or intoxicated? Under no circumstances will we Tattoo you if you are sick or intoxicated by any substance. Please do not come in sick. Your artist does not get paid personal time off. If we get sick we miss time, money, and have to struggle to get everyone rescheduled..
10. Where can I find pictures of Tattoos for ideas? Pinterest is a great resource for finding a tattoo ideas! We love to see tattoos and art that inspires you. Google and Instagram are also, good for getting ideas.
11. What about sun and swimming? You need to keep your tattoo completely out of the sun, And any water beyond a shower for two weeks after you have your tattoo done. After that water is fine and sunblock, or a protective sleeve should always be used out in the sun.
12. Do you do cover-ups? Yes. For any Tattoo to be considered a good candidate for a cover-up, we must first see the pre-existing Tattoo for a consultation. Please do not come in with a specific idea and plan for execution. A basic idea may work, but you must be open to suggestions from us to make your cover-up actually cover the pre-existing Tattoo correctly.
13. Will my Tattoo/Piercing hurt? Yes. We encourage our clients to understand that some form of pain will be involved in their procedure and be prepared to relax and hold still for the duration. Any movements, jerks, or sudden twitching can cause alterations in the appearance of your tattoo or piercing.
14. Can I cancel/reschedule my Tattoo appointment without losing my deposit? Please take our schedules into consideration. If you need to reschedule, please do so prior to 48 hours before your appointment. We understand in some instances and emergency may arise, but in all other instances once you book an appointment you’re making a commitment to be here. In the event of an emergency we allow up to 2 re-schedules without loss of your deposit. If you are a no-show you will lose your deposit.
15. Can I get a Piercing/Tattoo underage? You must be 18 for a tattoo, we do offer some piercings under 18
16. Piercing age requirements: 13 yrs + : Ear Lobes, Helix, Flat, Nostril, Navel .  15 yrs + : Eyebrow, Labret, Monroe, Industrial, Daith, Rook, Conch, Septum
17. Should I shower/shave prior to my appointment? Absolutely, 100% yes, take a shower somewhere in the 24 hour time period before your Tattoo appointment. Wear clean clothing. If you would prefer to pre-shave over the area that you are getting your Tattoo you are welcome to do so, taking extra care not to knick your skin, or cause irritation. If you are uncomfortable doing so we have no problem shaving the area for you, which is standard practice.
18. Are all of the Tattooing/Piercing instruments clean? Most items we use are pre-sterilized single use disposables. Our needles are pre-sterilized, and only opened immediately before we begin to Tattoo you. They are single use and disposed of immediately following the completion of your appointment in a sharps container, and later disposed of as any other medical waste would be.
19. What if I feel sick during my Tattoo? Please tell us immediately. We can take a break; provide you with candy, juice, or water, and an ice pack. If you feel you cannot continue, we can re-schedule your Tattoo for a smaller time-slot until you become more aware of what you can handle in a single sitting. Some Tattoo designs vary on how easily they can be re-visited which would be an important factor should you need to end your appointment.
20. What should I expect with a new Tattoo? Following your Tattoo appointment, the Tattooed and surrounding areas may be red, swollen, and/or sore. This is normal. Your Tattoo Artist will clean the new Tattoo, and bandage you with a clear Tatu-Derm bandage which will encourage a speedy healing process. This bandage should remain over your tattoo for 24-48 hours. It is most easily removed under running water, such as in a shower, pulling it downwards – slowly, and not ripped off like a band-aid. You should then immediately wash the tattoo gently with an antibacterial, unscented soap. Do not rub a towel over it to dry it. Pat it dry with a clean towel. Follow up with a few light layers of Aquaphor or unscented lotion throughout each day until your tattoo is healed. Your skin may peel the days and weeks following. The better you take care of your tattoo the better it will appear once it is healed. Do not pick off any peeling skin or scratch the tattoo.

• WHAT PAYMENTS ARE ACCEPTED? We accept all major credit and debit cards. However cash is greatly preferred. There is no atm on the premise so prepare in advance if you plan to pay in cash. We currently do not accept apple pay or any tap to pay options.
• Do I need to disclose medical information to my Artist?Yes. It is extremely important that we are aware of any relevant medical history. This includes medical conditions, medications you are currently taking, communicable diseases, and allergies.
• How does weight loss/gain, lifting weights/working out affect my Tattoo? Any alteration to your body mass may affect the appearance/position of your tattoo. Stretch marks and scars will also alter the appearance of your Tattoo.
• Can you pierce my baby’s ears?No, the youngest we pierce is 13.
• What is the best time of year to get a Tattoo?All year Be aware that excessive sweating without washing; exposure to the sun or a tanning bed; swimming in a pool, lake, ocean, or any other body of water in the weeks following a newly done Tattoo/Piercing can inhibit the healing process and promote an infection and alter the appearance of your body modification.
• Shoes or clothing that rub against a Tattoo/Piercing can alter the appearance of your body modification.