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The Studio follows every procedure and takes all precaution necessary to ascertain the health and safety of our customers and staff. We never reuse needles, razors, or color. We use new, sterile, disposable needles for every client.

Does it hurt?

  This is a question every first timer asks and it’s very hard to answer because we all have different tolerance for pain. We have seen girls fall asleep while getting a big piece on their back, and guys whining over small tattoos.

It’s more of a prickly feeling, a buzz, discomfort, anyway most people are ready for more pain. Once you know the feeling you’ll be ready for more.

Is it safe to get a tattoo

Tattooing is perfectly safe when done by a knowledgeable, trained and professional artist. Look at photos to see if the work is neat and lines crisp, straight and balanced.

Ask to see a autoclave (used for sterilizing equipment) and if needles and ink are disposable. Don’t go to someone's house or a place that doesn't look right, if a tattoo is cheap it probably won’t be good.

Can a tattoo be removed?

  Tattoos can be removed, but the processes that are available can be very costly and extremely painful and there is a possibility of getting a scar. Tattoos should be considered permanent so think before you do anything.

While getting tattooed rule no 1, relax. This makes the whole process easier on you and the artist. Eat before you get tattooed, the excitement of getting the first tattoo and the anticipation of pain can make your blood sugar flip and you might feel faint. Don’t drink alcohol or take drugs, the only tattoo you’ll get is a size 10 boot-mark  on your way out.

The first few seconds will be intense but your brain will flood your body with endorphins and you’ll go numb. Don’t move around, there is no eraser around. Let the tattoo artist know if you need to move , want to take a break or if you are uncomfortable.

Bring something to read or music to help you pass the time.

After you have been tattooed we will give you healing ointment and instructions on how to take care of your new tattoo. Follow these and you'll be fine. Don’t let anyone advise you, if in doubt—call us.

 Are there any medical conditions that will prevent me from getting a tattoo?

If you have hemophilia. However its best to let the artist know if you have ANY medical condition, such as diabetes, asthma, epilepsy or heart condition in case of emergency.

If you are allergy prone you should get tested before you get tattooed. Also, it is generally not considered a good idea to tattoo pregnant and nursing women.

Price Quotes.

All artists are unable to answer questions over the phone, if you have a price quote and are coming in from out of town, email a picture of the tattoo you are asking questions about and someone will return with info on your tattoo questions. If you live in driving distance, feel free to come in and ask all the question you like and see all the talented artists' portfolios. Email all questions you have and the question will be forwarded to an artist to help you

Things to Consider about Pricing

Tattoos are more than just the pattern on the wall. You may see that several studios have the same picture you want on the wall and that there is a different price quoted to you.

Why, you might ask? When you buy a tattoo, or piercing for that matter, you are buying the way the artist will put it on your body, not the actual picture. This involves his/her experience, the products he/she will use in doing your tattoo, how your tattoo heals, etc.

When we quote you the price of a tattoo, it works like this: 10% of the price is for doing the tattoo, 90% is for knowing how to do it.

Things to Consider about the Studio You Choose

So, when you're choosing a studio, there are several things to take into consideration.

How long has this studio been in business? Are they just opening, or just changing names?

Do they just get business through lots of advertising or return satisfied customers? A real art form needs no yellow pages...

Although the décor will be different, a safe studio will look remarkably similar to a medical office.

A well-run body art studio has a receiving area where clients check-in, wait for their appointment and get their procedure information and after-care instructions.

Work areas are organized and clean. Each studio has medical waste containers for used needles, gloves and other disposable supplies. In safe body art studios, artists have easy access to a sink, soap and water or to waterless hand washing solutions.

Body artists always wear gloves while working on clients. Safe body art studios have an autoclave to sterilize reusable equipment, tools and other supplies. 

Ask to see the autoclave and ask how they monitor sterilization effectiveness.

When you visit a body art studio you should see licenses posted in a conspicuous place. Is it clean and well lit? Does it provide client privacy? Are there receptacles for medical waste?

Do they have and use an autoclave to sterilize reusable tools, equipment and body jewelry? Do artists have access to a sink or waterless hand washing supplies?

Do artists use gloves while working on clients? Do tattoo artists dispense inks in small disposable cups? Do body artists use needles rather than piercing guns? Do body artists use disposable needles? Does the studio provide after-care ointment and after-care information

Maybe most important though, think ahead if you want a great piece of artwork on you or just something close to the picture you chose off the wall that is going to be on your body permanently... If you could only have one pair of jeans, you would spend as much as you could afford to make sure they lasted, right