FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you sell jewelry or provide piercing services?

No, we are strictly a tattoo studio.

How can I prepare for my tattoo appointment?

Can you cover up this tattoo?

It depends! All cover-ups are required to schedule an in-person consultation so we can determine the condition of the skin and the tattoo. Consultations are free of charge and take around 15 minutes. You can request a consultation via booking on the Artists page or just give us a call.

How do I heal my tattoo?

For the traditional healing process (no Saniderm/Tegaderm,) click here.

For the Saniderm/Tegaderm healing process, click here.

How old do I have to be to get tattooed?

According to the laws of the state of North Carolina, all persons MUST be 18 years old to get a tattoo. We will ask you for ID at the time of your appointment to confirm age. No ID = No tattoo, no exceptions.

Valid Forms of ID

We do NOT accept student/university IDs.

How do I keep my tattoo from fading?

You can’t entirely prevent ink from fading, but you can slow down the process. It is important to follow ALL aftercare instructions given to you by your artist. After healing, the biggest offender for causing rapid tattoo aging is sun exposure! Always protect your tattoo from the sun by either covering it with clothing or applying (and regularly reapplying) sunscreen while in the sun.

How does the tattoo booking process work?

Glad you asked! 


Each artist has their own booking form, linked on their specific page in the Artists section. There's also a general booking form for those who are not requesting a specific artist. All these forms will ask you for your contact details such as email, name and number so we know how to reach you. We do not use this information for anything other than scheduling your appointment and contacting you about said appointment. 

(Note: Forms for particular events/sales may ask if you want to be contacted for future events. Please, feel free to say no! We will not send any marketing materials without consent.)

The form will also ask you details about what type of service you are requesting - cover-up, consultation, custom design, etc. Please provide as many accurate details as possible. You will recieve a confirmation email once you've submitted the form - reply to it to confirm all of the info is correct, or make any corrections you need to. Double check that your email and number have been entered correctly! This is a common error on the forms that makes it more difficult to contact you for scheduling.

Here's a few tips for internet safety:

My partner and I want to get each others names tattooed, can you do that?

Our artists are happy to help you celebrate and commemorate your loving relationships - however, due to the sheer volume of these types of tattoos that have come back to us for a cover-up due to what we call "the jinx," consider this a warning ahead of time that if you break up, it is not our fault...but we are here for your cover-up needs!