FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does it hurt?

THIS IS THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD (maybe exaggerating a little). THE HONEST TRUTH IS, YES IT DOES HURT. MANY HAVE DESCRIBED IT LIKE A MILD BURNING SENSATION AND OTHERS A CAT SCRATCH x 100.

EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT IN HOW PAINFUL IT CAN BE BUT THE LEVEL OF PAIN IS DEPENDANT ON A NUMBER OF FACTORS;

- AN INDIVIDUALS PAIN THRESHOLD VARIES

- PLACEMENT OF THE TATTOO

- PREPARATION PRIOR TO SESSION

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

WE HAVE A FIRM POLICY,  YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OVER TO RECEIVE A TATTOO.  PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED.  WE DO NOT ACCEPT PARENTAL CONSENT AS AN EXEMPTION FOR THOSE UNDERAGE. 

How long does it take?

EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT. WHAT MAY TAKE ONE PERSON AN HOUR, MAY TAKE ANOTHER LONGER OR LESS TIME. EACH PERSON HAS DIFFERENT SKIN TYPE, MANAGES TIME DIFFERENTLY AND MAY SIT DIFFERENTLY.

TATTOOING IS NOT A SIMPLE AND FAST PROCESS. THE PROCESS AND ARTIST SHOULD NOT BE RUSHED, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE IT WILL BE PERMANENT AND YOU SHOULD ALLOW YOUR ARTIST THE TIME HE/SHE NEEDS.

How do I make a booking?

A BOOKING CAN BE ARRANGED BY COMPLETING A BOOKING/ENQUIRY FORM OR BY SENDING US AN EMAIL WITH YOUR ENQUIRY.

ONCE WE’VE RECEIVED ALL THE INFORMATION WE REQUIRE, WE WILL REVIEW THE INFORMATION AND PROVIDE YOU WITH AN ESTIMATE/QUOTE.

UPON ACCEPTANCE OF A QUOTE, WE WILL ARRANGE A SUITABLE SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT. AN APPOINTMENT IS ONLY CONFIRMED UPON RECEIPT OF YOUR DEPOSIT. 

How much do you charge?

WE CHARGE BY THE PIECE BASED ON THE SIZE OF THE PIECE, THE DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY, HOW MANY SESSIONS ARE NEEDED TO COMPLETE A PIECE AND IF COLOUR IS REQUIRED (EXCL. WHITE, BLACK, GREY WASH)

OUR MINIMUM CHARGE IS AU$200 PER CLIENT/PER SESSION. WE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH A QUOTE/ESTIMATE.

DO I HAVE TO PAY A DEPOSIT?

YES, A DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED TO CONFIRM AN APPOINTMENT. DEPOSIT AMOUNTS GENERALLY RANGE FROM AU$100-AU$600, DEPENDING ON YOUR QUOTE/ESTIMATE.

THE DEPOSIT AMOUNT WILL BE PROVIDED TO YOU ALONG WITH YOUR QUOTE/ESTIMATE. DEPOSITS MUST BE PAID AT THE TIME OF BOOKING. AN APPOINTMENT IS NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL THE DEPOSIT IS RECEIVED.

What payment options do you have?

WE ACCEPT CASH, DIRECT DEPOSIT, PAYPAL AND MAJOR CREDIT CARDS.

How do I take care of my tattoo?

WE PROVIDE ALL OUR CLIENTS WITH TATTOO AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO THEIR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT, AS WELL AS DISCUSS THEM DURING THE APPOINTMENT.

IF YOU’D LIKE A COPY OF OUR AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US.

What happens if I need to cancel or reschedule my confirmed appointment?

THE DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE OR TRANSFERABLE UNLESS WE ARE GIVEN AT LEAST 14 BUSINESS DAYS NOTICE IN WRITING. THE DEPOSIT ACTS AS A HOLD FOR THE ARTIST AND STUDIO TIME. FAILING TO PROVIDE US WITH THE MINIMUM NOTICE MAY RESULT IN THE LOSS OF YOUR DEPOSIT.