Booking
All booking is done through email - inkcaptattooparlour@gmail.com, or Facebook - Inkcap Tattoo Parlour
Include:
- Idea description or screenshot
- Placement desired and approximate size preferred
- Availability between Tuesdays - Saturdays
- Reference photos of other artwork that may represent your idea
Please allow up to a week for me to contact you about your request before you reach out to me again
Please also keep in mind I have the right to refuse work if I don’t believe it fits my style/capabilities. I want you to have the best artist for your art!
Our shop minimum price is $100.
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Feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns you might have, we want to be as accommodating as possible for your needs. This can as simple as needing music shut off for sensory issues or wanting extra time to take several breaks.
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Touch-ups are appointment only.
You get one free touch-up for every tattoo! After the free session, you must pay a booking fee ($50, or 30% of total cost of original tattoo, depending on what needs touched up).
Deposits/Cancellations
The booking fee, or deposit, is minimum $50, or 30% of total cost of tattoo, as discussed with artist.
This is non-refundable and is required to book an appointment.
If you did not put down a deposit, your appointment is not officially in the books!
Deposit payment will be deducted from the total cost of your session. (If multiple sessions, it will be deducted from the final session).
Reschedules with more than 24 hour notice will have their deposit forwarded or refunded as appropriate.
Only one reschedule per one deposit.
If you are more than 15 minutes late, your appointment will be canceled and your deposit will be forfeited and you must pay another to reschedule.
A "no-show" will forfeit your deposit and you must pay another to reschedule.
After two "no-shows", I will no longer offer services to you.
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I understand that life happens, so just communicate! I will do my best to reschedule with you. It’s important to know that my time is valuable too. If you no-show, I do not get paid that day.
Pricing
All tattoos are priced individually as different styles have varied levels of expertise.
However, large scale work (like sleeves, full body, etc.) is $100 an hour and minimum of 3 hour sessions at a time.
The shop minimum is $100.
When discussing tattoos, we try to be as transparent as possible. Any estimate provided via email/messenger is only a rough estimate and price may vary the day of the appointment. Factors that effect pricing are size and complexity of tattoo, location, and the client's ability to sit.
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If you have a specific budget, I will do my best to accommodate within reason
Available payment options: cash, Venmo, Cashapp
Preparing for your Tattoo
Make sure you are well rested the night before your tattoo.
If you tend to have dry skin, moisturizing for a couple days before your appointment is a nice way to prep your skin.
Always eat a good meal before coming in to keep a healthy level of blood sugar.
Getting tattooed while your body is hungry, hungover, or exhausted can change your experience from good to bad quickly.
Do not drink alcohol or take Tylenol or similar medication (unless you're prescribed) because it may make you bleed more and that will make ink harder to get into the skin.
Wear comfortable clothing, and preferably clothing you don't mind getting ink on. I understand wanting to look cute, but I will feel terrible if I ruin your favorite shirt!
The Parlour runs cold since it's downstairs, so bring a blanket or extra layers
If you're in for a long session, bring a pillow!
Many people also like having headphones in case they need a distraction or get overstimulated.
Designs
Designs are prepared in order of appointment to ensure every piece gets the attention it deserves.
Design sketches will be provided the day before your appointment for approval or redesign.
Occasionally, designs may not be readily available or it won’t be necessary to share beforehand. We will allocate time before your appointment to go over your design with you and make any necessary adjustments.
If you require a complete redesign less than 24 hours before your appointment we will require you to reschedule for a later date.
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Cover-ups
I am willing to take on cover-ups on an individual basis. Please understand that I prefer to be realistic in my abilities to cover your tattoo effectively. You must be willing to work with me on the design, giving me majority control - of course I will do my best to fit what you have in mind.
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If you have any concerns, please reach out! We are here to help and want to make sure you love the work you’re getting.
Aftercare
Traditional aftercare:
Always wash your hands before touching your tattoo!
Wash your tattoo with an anti-bacterial liquid soap, we recommend Dial Gold hand soap. Be gentle, do not use a washcloth or anything that will exfoliate your tattoo. Only use your hands.
Use warm water first, this will help open your pores to get out excess fluids and cream.
When you are done, use cold water to help close your pores. This ensures that when you reapply cream, it will go on top of your skin instead of in it.
The first 3-4 days: rub a small amount of cream on your tattoo after washing. We recommend Aquaphor or Tattoo Goo. This should be applied in a very thin layer like chapstick - too much cream will cause the tattoo to become soggy and you will lose ink.
If you have a very large piece: on the first night, you may want to bandage your tattoo with either dental bibs or saran wrap to prevent sticking to your bedding. Do not use any cloth bandages, as the fibers of this material can adhere to your open tattoo and hinder the healing process and cause infection.
On the 3rd or 4th day, your tattoo will begin to peel. This is normal! Do not pick at the skin. You may begin using a mild, white, unscented lotion, free of dyes or perfumes.
Continue with moisturizing for about 2 weeks. It's advised to keep it up indefinitely, but we're being realistic.
Derm sheild:
The first derm application should stay in place for 24-48 hours, depending on level of exudation. It is normal for blood and fluids to collect under the bandage.
A second application can be used for several days, if needed on a larger piece. Gently clean and remove all blood/ink/plasma from your skin and pat the area completely dry between applications. Do not wear any piece longer than one week.
Removal:
Gently peel the derm by pulling it slowly from the edge back over itself. Do not pull the bandage upwards.
After your last application of derm you may begin using a mild, white, unscented lotion, free of dyes or perfumes for 1-2 times daily for about a week.
Application:
Gently clean and pat dry the tattoo and surrounding area, ensuring there is no soap or any residue on the skin. Cut the derm to cover tattooed area plus a 1 to 2 inch margin from the edge of the tattoo. Peel off backing to expose adhesive side and position the derm over the tattoo with the adhesive side facing the skin. Gently apply using light pressure, starting from the center to the edges to eliminate air bubbles. Do not stretch the derm during application.
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Things to avoid:
- Do not pick, scratch, peel, slap, rub or irritate your tattoo.
- You can shower, but you may not soak your tattoo for 2 weeks in any water. No swimming, bathing, or hot tubbing.
- You may not expose your tattoo to the sun for at least 3 weeks, after that you must use sun block.
- Do not use a tanning bed for at least one month after your tattoo appointment.
- Avoid heavy sweating around the area unless you can wash soon after.
- Do not wear abrasive materials, jewelry, or shoes that rub against your tattoo.
- Do not let anyone touch your tattoo, unless they wash their hands.
- Beware of gym equipment, wash it well before using it.
To reduce pain/swelling:
- Ice your tattoo (with a sanitized ice pack)
- Elevate your tattoo
- Take short showers
If you do not take care of your tattoo, it may become infected or damaged. Some redness, swelling, and even bruising is 100% normal. Some ink may also come to surface, this is also normal.
Infections are very red around the outside of the tattoo and may have thin red lines extending from it. It may ooze, pus, or bleed abnormally.
Numbing Cream
Please talk with your artist before applying any topical numbing ointments. Certain brands can result in adverse reactions, changes to the skin texture, and poor healing of the tattoo. Your appointment can be denied if a numbing cream was applied without the consent of your artist.
DO NOT use numbing cream if your have allergies to epinephrine, lidocaine, or prilocaine. Do not use if you have a liver disease and heart condition.
Numbing cream most common side effects include irritation, redness, skin discoloration, or mild burning. Prolonged redness, irritation, skin being hot to the touch, and sensitivity can occur.
A test spot should always be applied with each tube of numbing cream.
As an alternative a low percentage lidocaine such as Bactine can be applied during the tattoo session to alleviate some discomfort.
Please Read
You will be required to provide a government issued ID/license before your tattoo.
The only other form of ID that is accepted is a passport.
Please only bring 1-2 people as support. Please do not bring children unless they are old enough to sit quietly. I do not have childcare and you don’t want me to be distracted while tattooing you.
I do allow select service animals, but please contact me before your appointment to make sure your specific animal isn't an issue in the space.
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THIS STUDIO IS A SAFE SPACE. We do not tattoo symbols of hate. We will not tolerate racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, ageism, or religious persecution whether this is verbal or written. Threats, violence, or inappropriate behavior i.e. sexual harassment will not be tolerated and will result in immediate cessation of your appointment, a lifetime ban, and appropriate authorities contacted.
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We do not tattoo anyone under 18, even with parental consent.
We do not offer piercings.
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My shop hours are subject to change as I am only one person, I will do my best to post on Facebook if I am accepting walk-ins or if I am out of the shop for the day.