• All appointments require a NONREFUNDABLE deposit.

• All deposits are done electronically via an emailed invoice through my booking app, Vagaro.

• Deposits are $75, not including tax. If you would like to make an in person cash deposit, please let me know in your contact form.

• With the exception of tax, the deposited amount goes towards the FINAL cost of your tattoo.

• For multi-session tattoos, your deposit will be applied at the FINAL session.

• NO appointment date OR time is secure until a deposit is paid in full.

• In-person consultations must be scheduled in advance and are based on my availability.

• In-person consults are generally only required for large scale work where the client may have questions that are not easily answered via email, or if there is a communication issue through an online source.

• If you are traveling from out of state, or struggle to align your schedule just for a consult, I also offer virtual consults via Zoom. Certain projects, such as scar cover ups, can be consulted via Zoom on a case by case basis.

• Each tattoo is handled on an hourly basis, the minimum hourly session being 2 hours for larger pieces. If the tattoo takes less than 1 hour, it is automatically priced at my minimum rate.

• My hourly rate is $150 an hour.

• My minimum for tattoos is $200.

• Final decisions on placement, size, and price will be determined on the date and time of your tattoo.

• For large hourly pieces you will have the hours calculated at the end of the session, and be asked to pay and (if applicable) schedule your next appointment.

• Large hourly sessions are booked in hourly increments, with the minimum being 2 hours and the maximum being 7 hours.

• My hourly rate is $150 an hour.

• All tattoos are subject to the hourly rate, unless they do not meet the minimum hourly amount. In which case, they are subject to the $200 minimum.

• For large pieces, there is a minimum of 2 hours per session. This does not apply to final sessions in the even that your final session takes less than 2 hours.

• I typically book two, 3 hour sessions a day. If you would like a whole day session, please let me know at the time of booking, otherwise I will book another session after your appointment.

• For full day sessions, there is a MINIMUM of 4 hours. Meaning, if you book a full day session and are unable to sit for the minimum of 4 hours, the full cost of the 4 hour session will still be due at the time of payment.

• If the scheduled full day session is on a Saturday and you need to reschedule, please keep in mind that I will not accommodate full day Saturday sessions for your project in the future even if the reschedule timeline falls within the confines of the reschedule policy. You may still book a 3 hour session on a Saturday going forward.

• I accept both cash and card payments. Card payments may be subjected to Virginia state sales tax.

• Any and all tips, while not required or expected, are greatly appreciated and must be made in cash or via venmo/cashapp.

• You should expect to arrive 5-10 minutes early to your appointment to fill out health department required consent forms.

• You should have a valid photo I.D.

• You should be hydrated, and should have recently eaten a good meal.

• You may bring snacks, a drink, and something to do that will not interfere with the tattoo process if you’d like. Complimentary snacks and drinks are also provided.

• You may bring ONE guest at this time. They may come back into the tattoo room with you as long as they are able to patiently and politely sit in the provided seating.

• At the end of your appointment you will receive an aftercare sheet and/or virtual link to the aftercare page, as well as answers to any questions you may have concerning aftercare.

• If your deposit is confiscated for any of the following reasons, you will need to place a new deposit in order to book and will not receive credit for any prior or confiscated deposits.

• 3 hour sessions must be rescheduled a minimum of 48 hours in advance.

• Full day sessions must be rescheduled a minimum of 7 days in advance.

• Failure to provide due notice will result in confiscation of the deposit, and a new deposit must be made in order to book another appointment.

• You may reschedule 2 times per appointment before your deposit is confiscated. On the third reschedule attempt you will lose your deposit.

• A no call/no show on the day of results in automatic confiscation of your deposit. You will be asked to place a new deposit to rebook and/or may risk not being able to book again in the future. In addition, you will be charged a fee up to the full amount of time your appointment was booked for. (Half day $450 / full day $600)

• Subsequent deposits following a no call/no show incur a $100+ additional deposit fee depending on the size/difficulty/location of the tattoo.

• If the scheduled appointment is booked for a full-day on Saturday and you need to reschedule, please keep in mind that I will not accommodate full day Saturday sessions for your project in the future even if the reschedule timeline falls within the confines of the reschedule policy. You may still book a 3 hour session on a Saturday going forward.

• Deposits older than 6 months from the date they were placed, or from the last completed appointment (whichever is more recent) are no longer valid.

• Active duty military members are exempt from the 6 month deposit policy in the event of a deployment, as long as due notice is given. The client must still adhere to the rest of the policies surrounding reschedules/cancellations or this will not be honored.

• 3 hour sessions must be cancelled a minimum of 48 hours in advance.

• Full day sessions must be cancelled a minimum of 7 days in advance.

• In the event of a cancellation, I will honor your deposit up to 6 months from the date it was received.

• Deposits older than 6 months from the date they were placed, or from the last completed appointment (whichever is more recent) are no longer valid.

• Active duty military members are exempt from the 6 month deposit policy in the event of a deployment, as long as due notice is given. The client must still adhere to the rest of the policies surrounding reschedules/cancellations or this will not be honored.

• I understand that things happen! Please call/text my work phone, email, or message me on instagram to let me know you will be late.

• If you are 10 minutes or more late to your appointment you may risk loss of deposit and/or be asked to reschedule for a different day.

• You MUST be 18 years of age with a VALID ID at the date and time of your appointment. If you are under the age of 18 on the date and time of your appointment, your deposit will be confiscated and you will be asked to leave the shop.

• In the event you are of age but cannot produce a valid photo I.D., your deposit will be confiscated and you will need to place a new deposit in order to reschedule.

• I do not send drawings prior to the appointment as I typically draw designs 24-48 hours prior to your appointment date and time.

• If you need to make changes to your design, please do so on the day of. I will happily make minor alterations for you.

• Major alterations in design may result in a need to reschedule your appointment.

• Any client may request that I exercise artistic freedom, draw their tattoo “in my own style”, or tattoo what I prefer/think looks good. However, if the client cannot provide sufficient or any references, and/or cannot choose a design and decides upon viewing the finished artwork (prior to getting it tattooed) that they do not like it, their deposit will be confiscated and a new deposit will be required to book.

• If you are concerned about disliking the design, please be sure to be as specific as possible so I can accurately draw what you would like best. Please also check my portfolio and make sure that the style of artwork I do aligns with the style of tattoo you are looking to get.

• All reference photos and designs/design changes must be sent 48 hours prior to your appointment date and time.

• Please carefully select an artist when choosing someone to tattoo you. Choose someone whose style resonates with the individual piece you plan to get. Choose someone you trust and like their artwork, and hopefully this will not happen.

• Any major changes to design on the day of may result in a need to reschedule.

• All touch ups are handled on a case by case basis.

• Touch ups may require a set up fee, which is handled on a case by case basis.

• Touch ups done outside of 90 days after the initial tattoo are done at an hourly rate. The hourly rate is $150 per hour.

• Touch ups done on hands and/or feet are a minimum of $100, and generally handled with an hourly rate.

• Touch up fees NEVER apply to cover ups of tattoos in which the original design was not performed by a professional. They are always done at my hourly rate.

• PLEASE consult your artist prior to purchasing and/or applying numbing cream. Topical numbing creams that an unlicensed person can purchase can frequently have adverse side effects in regards to tattooing. Please speak directly to your chosen artist about any and all creams you’d like to use, and they can decide the best course of action to help you with this decision.

• I am not responsible for any issues with healing, pigment loss, skin damage, etc that may be related to use of unauthorized numbing creams. You accept full risk and responsibility should you choose to discreetly use unauthorized numbing creams without alerting your artist.

• Not being 18 years of age or older at the time of your appointment.

• Being currently pregnant or nursing at the time of your appointment.

• An uncontrolled bleeding disorder.

• Diabetes or other medical illnesses that are NOT currently under control.

• Currently or within the last year, undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments.

• If you have any additional questions about disqualifying factors for getting tattooed, please reach out to me with your concerns! Most medical conditions that are currently under control will not exempt you from getting tattooed, and in most cases proper measures can be taken to ensure safety and effective healing.

• I do NOT tattoo any imagery that is; racist, anti-LGBTQIA+, misogynistic, discriminatory, or hateful/harmful in nature.

• I currently do not tattoo necks, anything inside mouths, or genitals (not including breast tissue, which is not a genital.)

• I DO tattoo fingers, but all hands/fingers are AT YOUR OWN RISK. I accept them on a case by case basis.

• I prefer not to tattoo anything that is smaller than palm size, and I will turn away projects that don’t align with my current content and style interests.

• I am currently not accepting: flags, stand alone lettering or numeral script, most religious themes, American Traditional, or water color tattoos.

• Contact forms that are incorrectly filled out or missing information do not receive responses. Please fully complete the contact form to ensure a quick response.

• I do NOT respond to any booking requests via Instagram and/or Facebook messaging.

• PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER. If you sent a properly filled out contact form and did not receive a response, it is most likely in your spam folder OR you may have submitted your return email incorrectly.

• If you are looking to rebook an appointment after a cancellation, please make sure to check the FAQ about cancellations to make sure you are aware of my cancellation policy and do not need a new deposit.

• If you are looking to rebook for an existing work in progress that we have started, you may certainly email me directly. Please email me in the original email thread related to the tattoo you are booking an appointment for.

• Deposits older than 6 months since your last appointment are no longer valid.

• If you’d like to add on to an existing piece in which I was the original artist, you may reach out to me directly via email in the original email thread for the existing tattoo.

• Please have reference photos available for what you would like to add.

• If I am not the original artist, you will need to come see me in person to do a consultation.

• When starting a piece, please keep in mind any future tattoo plans you may have for that particular area of your body so you may get the best, most cohesive results.

• If you are currently a work in progress, and would like to add onto the piece we’re currently working on, you may either email me directly with reference photos or discuss it in person at your next appointment. Whichever is more convenient for you!