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- How old do I have to be to get a tattoo?
- How old do I have to be to get a piercing?
- Do I need an ID?
- Does a tattoo hurt?
- Does a piercing hurt?
- Can I get numbed first?
- How much does it cost to get a tattoo?
- How much does it cost to get a piercing?
- Low prices versus high prices, which is best?
- Do I need an appointment to get a tattoo?
- Do I need an appointment to get a piercing?
- How is a tattoo done?
- How is a piercing done?
- How do I care for my tattoo?
- How do I care for my piercing?
- Is it safe and sterile to get a tattoo or piercing?
- How do I choose a tattoo shop?
- How do I choose a tattoo artist?
- How do I choose a piercer?
- What is a scratcher?
- What is a apprenticeship?
- How do I get a apprenticeship?
- What is notarized parental consent?
- What is a notary?
- Where can I find a notary?
You must be at least 18 years of age to receive a tattoo from Ink Ink Tattoos without parental consent.
As a policy, Ink Ink Tattoos does not perform out of the ordinary tattoos on minors (hands, neck, face, etc).
More information can be found at our
tattoos page.
You must be at least 18 years of age to receive a piercing from Ink Ink Tattoos without parental consent.
As a policy, Ink Ink Tattoos does not perform out of the ordinary piercings on minors (genital, surface, etc).
More information can be found at our
piercing page.
Yes, of course! You must have a valid state identification card or drivers license
that has your birth date and photo on it. It's the law!
More information can be found at our
about us page.
NO! It feels like a thousand unicorn smiles, or a million leprechaun laughs. Seriously of course it does....a little bit! It is more of a slight discomfort than actual pain.
Most people barely feel it and consider it less painful than a cat scratch.
Remember everyone is different, what's hot for some is cold for others.
Some say the discomfort has a hot or warm feeling to it.
More information can be found at our
tattoos page.
NO! It feels like a billion pixie kisses, or a hundred pegasus hugs Seriously of course it does! But, only slightly and is dependent upon the type of piercing.
Remember everyone is different, what's hot for some is cold for others.
Some piercings have more discomfort than others and some are absolutely painless. More information can be found at our
piercing page.
Yes! There are a number of relevant topical agents that can be applied to numb the procedure area for a couple of hours.
Prior to receiving your tattoo or piercing just ask the Ink Ink Staff for more information
on painless tattoos or check out our
painless tattoos page.
The price of a Tattoo depends entirely on the body placement, amount of detail, amount of color, and size of a tattoo design.
Generally, the average tattoo can cost between $60 to as high as a few hundred dollars, but the sky is the limit.
All tattoos are individually quoted by the artist performing the procedure.
We do not provide email, web based, or Internet based pricing quotes. Large, highly detailed, or custom tattoos are more expensive
and are billed at an industry hourly rate. As a service to our customers,
appointment consultations and tattoo procedure quotes are free and recommended.
More information can be found at our
tattoos page.
The price of a Piercing depends on the particular procedure and sometimes the type of jewelry.
As a service to our customers, body jewelry is free with every new piercing. Generally, most piercings cost between $35 and $75.
Surface, Industrial, and Genital Piercings may cost quite a bit more. More information and prices can be found at our
piercing page.
Neither! Price isn't always everything, but the price of a tattoo or piercing should be fair. In life, you get what you pay for.
Cheap prices usually mean poor quality or substandard conditions.
However, expensive prices won't guarantee you a quality tattoo or piercing either.
There are other factors that are more important than price,
like friendly customer service and professionalism,
safety and cleanliness, sanitizing and sterilization procedures, and the quality of work and craftmanship of the artist or piercer.
Ink Ink Tattoos guarantees that you will be serviced by a friendly professional staff trained in all
aspects of health and safety issues, and get both a fair price and a high quality tattoo or piercing.
More information can be found at our
tattoos page or
piercing page.
Absolutely not. We recommend that if you plan on getting a large tattoo (tattoos over an hour) to make an appointment.
You can always call ahead to see how busy we are. Walk-ins are welcome and encouraged.
In fact, sometimes the best tattoos are the result of spontaneous collaborative interaction between artist and client.
Tattoo appointments must be made in person. A 20% deposit is required to secure time (remember 20% comes off the total tattoo price). More information can be found at our
tattoos page.
Absolutely not. We recommend that if you plan on getting more than one piercing to make an appointment.
You can always call ahead to see how busy we are. walk-ins are welcome and encouraged.
Piercing appointments can be made over the phone. No deposit is required unless ordering custom jewelry. More information can be found at our piercing page.
Modern tattooing is performed with specialized electric tattoo machines and pigments. Tattoo artists are trained for
years in the technical application skills required to properly apply a tattoo.
The tattoo machine pushes pigment just under the surface of the skin
with a group of small needles. A tattoo is a cosmetic medical procedure that
should only be performed by a properly trained and licensed tattoo artist in a professional shop.
More information can be found at our
tattoos page.
Modern piercing IS NOT performed with the unsafe shopping mall plastic piercing Guns.
Professionally trained piercers use surgically
safe body jewelry and specialized medical tools and equipment to perform modern
body piercing. Body piercing is a cosmetic medical procedure that should
only be performed by a properly trained and licensed piercing technician in a professional shop.
More information can be found at our
piercing page.
The care for your tattoo will last a lifetime if done properly. The initial healing
period is generally 7 to 14 days, some cases more or less. Remember everyone's different,
this means different healing times for everyone. Initially you will need
to keep your new tattoo clean and moist. Always remember SPF 30 or higher is recommended for the life
of your tattoo to help reduce fade. This is just a basic overview.
More information can be found at our
tattoos page.
Healing for every piercing is different. Healing time for your new piercing
can range from 6 to 8 weeks, but in some cases much longer (a year or more). You will keep your
new piercing clean and free of debris. Remember to tightened you jewelry so you don't
loose a bead. This is just a basic overview.
More information can be found at our
piercing page.
Ink Ink Tattoos employs only the most experienced and advanced tattoo artists and piercers
We provide the safest and most advanced products and techniques. The staff of Ink Ink Tattoos is provided
significant safety and health issues training. Part of that training is
in the proper handling and disposal of biomedical waste, blood borne pathogen
awareness, and sanitizing and sterilization awareness including the
control and maintenance of a sterile procedure field. As well, all sanitizing
and sterilization chemicals and equipment are maintained in proper working
order and tested regularly by an independent 3rd party tester via a spore test.
Finally, in order to protect yourself ask to see all the sanitizing and
sterilization equipment, ask to see the spore test results, ask to see the
color sterilization indicator on all equipment used during the procedure.
Any time you receive a new tattoo or piercing the sterile equipment should
be shown to you for inspection prior to being used. This should all be done without
having to ask. More information can be found at our
tattoos page or
piercing page.
With the continued growth in the tattoo industry, shops are being opened up
all over the world giving you more choices. A quality professional shop should have clean interior and exterior.
The staff should be friendly and knowledgeable on all styles of body art. The interior
should have a comfortable well lit waiting area as well as work area. No one wants to sit
on a milk crate or lean over a stool for hours on end. The goal is
to get a high quality tattoo or piercing in the most comfortable atmosphere possible.
Surfing the web for quality shops can be a good step towards your new body art without
having to drive. It is not uncommon for a client to travel over an hour to
reach a shop they are comfortable with. Some even come from out of state and
make a vacation out of it. More information can be found at our
tattoos page.
Choosing a tattoo artist can be tricky. All tattooists will have a portfolio or their work.
Don't be afraid to ask questions. With all the digital media and photo editing software out there
and with scratchers on the rise, just looking at a portfolio can be deceiving.
Some alleged artist will use others work in place of their own. So talking with
the artist that will be working on your design is a must. Things to look for
in a portfolio are clean consistent lines, never blown out, blurred, or scratchy.
All solids should be solid, never patchy or light. Shading should be smooth in transition,
never pixilated or inconsistent. A professional tattoo artist will only work
out of a professional shop, never their house, your house, garage or basement! With all this knowledge and that found
on the rest of our site, you should be able to walk into any shop, talk
with the staff and receive a mark that will last a lifetime. More information can be found at our
tattoos page.
Choosing a piercer isn't as complex as choosing a tattooist. All piercers
should have a portfolio of their work. With all the digital media and photo editing software out there
and with scratchers on the rise, just looking at a portfolio can be deceiving.
A piercers portfolio should have a variety of piercings shown. All should be straight and aligned.
The piercings should be clean in appearance, never bloody or swollen. With all this knowledge and that found
on the rest of our site, you should be able to walk into any shop, talk
with the staff and receive a mark that will last a lifetime. More information can be found at our
piercing page.
A scratcher is someone who never received formal training in
the art of tattooing. Many of these people order substandard equipment from
non reputable suppliers, or worse ebay or craigslist. Do yourself a favor, DO
NOT get tattooed by a scratcher. Go PRO! More information can be found at our
tattoos page.
An apprenticeship is the system by which a person learning a craft or trade is instructed by a master for a set time under set conditions
More information can be found at our
tattoos page or
piercing page.
There are a number of ways to get a apprenticeship in the art of tattoo or body piercing.
The most common way is through payment to a licensed shop. The shop will partner
you with a senior tattooist or piercer to teach you, however you will learn from everyone in the shop.
More information can be found at our
tattoos page or
piercing page.
Notarized parental consent is written permission from a parent or legal
guardian, giving a minor permission to get a tattoo or piercing. Ink Ink Tattoos
requires you use our consent form found on the
forms page.
Form must be notarized, NO EXCEPTIONS!! It's the law! More information can be found at our
tattoos page or
piercing page.
A notary is a public officer licensed by the state to attest to
and certify the validity of signatures of others. Often referred to as
a notary public.
You can find a notary at various locations. Banks are our first recommendation
because they're all over and if you are a member they will normally notarize free of charge.
Other locations can be found in the phone book and include the post office, realestate offices,
courthouse, or at a check cashing facility.
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