Aftercare
Take off bandage after 2-3 hours in a sanitary environment.
Wash your hands with Anti-bacterial Liquid soap (fragrance free).
Wash your tattoo with lukewarm water and Anti-bacterial liquid soap (fragrance free).
Pat dry with clean disposable paper towels.
For the first 3 days, you will only wash your tattoo twice (2X) a day with anti-bacterial liquid soap (fragrance free) and dry it. If the tattoo was exposed to something unsanitary throughout the day, please wash it.
You may apply paper-thin layer of tattoo aftercare (Hustle Butter, H2Ocean, Redemption, etc.). Use 2 times a day when your tattoo feels really dry and skin feels tight. Allow the tattoo to breathe as well, do not over moisturize. Follow this routine for the next 2-3 weeks while the tattoo is healing.
When tattoo will itch and peel/scab, pat the tattoo gently. Do not scratch or pick at the scabs, allow them to fall off on their own.
Wear clean, soft and loose clothing/jewelry over your tattoo for the first 2 weeks – nothing abrasive or irritating.
Tattoos tend to take 2-3 weeks to heal and 4-8 weeks to settle in the skin and be sun-ready. After a full month of healing use SPF 50 sunscreen lotion when tattoo is exposed to sunlight or when you go on vacation, use non-alcohol based sunscreen five (5) times a day, do not use spray-on sunscreens as this will dull your tattoo over time.
Avoid direct Sunlight, hot tubs, saunas, pools, tanning booths and keep your showers short and not extremely hot for first 2 weeks after getting the tattoo. Try not to excessively sweat with fresh tattoo as the sweat may cause irritation and burning, and try to avoid working out the tattooed area for 2 weeks, allow tattoo to heal and start settling in your skin.
Protect your Artwork. Keep your tattoo away from any unsanitary environment until fully healed. Once the tattoo leaves the shop, it's up to you to take care of your art and body.
FAQs
How do I set up an appointment?
Fill out the “Book Appointment” form first. In the consultation process, we will discuss your idea more in depth, the style of art, roughly how long the tattoo may take to complete, and an estimated quote for the piece. The hourly rate for custom tattoos is 200 per hour. A standard full day consists of 6–8 hours of work. Pre-designed wanna-do projects and flash are all special rate (Designs here).
To finalize the booking date and time for the session, a secure deposit link will be sent to you from one of our shop booking managers. The 50% deposit is non-refundable and will be used towards the total cost of the tattoo session. You may also discuss financing with our booking managers, available with Klarna & Affirm.
Cancellation / Rescheduling?
Please notify via e-mail 48 hours in advance to your appointment time and date in order to cancel & re-schedule your appointment for the deposit to remain valid. No-Shows will lose their deposit indefinitely.
May I see the design before my appointment?
Your design will be shown on the day of the tattoo appointment. Any changes that need to be made will be done at that time. If an extended amount of time is needed to re-work the design with your feedback, the appointment will just be moved and the deposit would still be valid. We will discuss your idea thoroughly during your consultation so the art will reflect our vision as best as possible. If you are traveling from another country or out of state and will be in NYC for only a limited amount of time, we can accommodate you and provide a rough draft of the design earlier than our appointment date. Nothing gets tattooed on you until you are absolutely happy with the design.
How old do i need to be to get tattooed?
New York State law requires you to be at least 18 years of age to be tattooed. Please bring a valid government issued photo Identification with you to your appointment.
Safety?
Importance of preventing cross contamination is top priority. Fully disposable: ALL ink, needles, and materials used for a client are thrown out after each session. Stations are disinfected and cleaned between each tattoo. Brand new supplies are used on every new client. Only the best quality tattoo supplies, products and equipment is used to apply your tattoos.
Touch-ups?
If a touch up will be necessary, it may only be done at least 1 month after the initial application of the tattoo. To schedule a touch-up, E-mail a clear photo of the tattoo healed and we will set up a date. Please note the free touch-up window will expire after 3 months from our session.
Tattoo over a scar?
In most cases you can, but the scar needs to be fully healed and at least 3 years old.
Donate blood?
You may not donate blood for 3 months after getting a tattoo. (https://www.redcrossblood.org/local-homepage/news/article/donor-eligibility-tatoos-piercings-rcbs.html)
Is my tattoo infected?
If you think your tattoo might be infected, don't wait for it to get worse! Signs of infection: severe pain, hot redness, swelling, a pus discharge (with or without the presence of blood), and/or a foul odor emanating from the area. Infection that is not properly tended to can result in serious health consequences. Please see your doctor immediately and notify the artist. Staph infections can occur since the bacteria present on our bodies makes us prone to infections, especially with a newly inked tattoo. Most tattoo infections are caused by not taking proper care during the healing process.