F.A.Q.'s

What do you charge?

-My rate is hourly @ $175/hr, unless it’s something approximately 5”x7” or smaller-then pricing is usually done by the piece.

-Coverup work is billed at $200/hour.

-My minimum is $100.

-There is a $100 deposit required to book an appointment.

How do you accept payment?

-Cash is always preferred.

- Venmo  is  also available.

-Sorry, no credit cards at this time.

How do I book an appointment?

-Please contact me via email: nikkitattooer@yahoo.com

-You can also call or text me at (520)447.9111

How much does getting tattooed hurt?

-Unfortunately there is no blanket statement for this question-it really is different for everyone. Just know that most people are tougher than they think they are.

What do I need to do, or bring, for my session?

-Bring your government issued photo ID.

-Get a full night’s rest before your appointment.

-Eat a FULL meal within 1-2 hours of your scheduled booking. Feel free to bring snacks and water/soft drinks with you.

-Bring something to distract you. I absolutely will not be offended if you want to zone out during your session!

Will you tattoo my hands, neck and/or face?

I will do highly visible tattooing under certain criteria:

-You must be either heavily tattooed already (by my discretion) or at least 30yrs of age.

-No minors, absolutely no exceptions.

How old must I be to receive a tattoo?

-You must be 18 years of age, with VALID, GOVT ISSUE, PHOTO ID.

-no, a picture of your ID will not suffice.

How long does it take for a tattoo to heal?

-Typically it takes 14 days to heal a tattoo, with slight variance from person to person. Healing time will be affected by how well you care for your tattoo, activity, your physical health, and skin sensitivity.

Can I swim with a fresh tattoo?

-You should refrain from submerging and soaking your tattoo in water until it is fully healed.

Ignoring this advice will likely result in poor healing and/or possible infection.

How will sunlight affect my new tattoo?

-Please avoid direct sun exposure while your tattoo is healing. Fresh tattoos are EXTREMELY sensitive to UV rays.

-Once healed it’s recommended to guard your tattoo with spf 50+ sunblock. UV rays will do more damage to your tattoo than time ever will.

I am a person of color; can I get colored tattoos?

-Color tattoo work is no stranger to the BIPOC community; I am happy to guide you through what options will be the most successful for you!

-ask me about a free color-test tattoo.

Will you cover up/rework my tattoo?

-If you’re unhappy with an existing tattoo I am more than happy to help!

Coverups require and in-person consultation. Seeing the piece in person helps me better understand how to help you.

-If you don’t want to cover your tattoo, just fix it, the same protocol applies. I need to see your tattoo in person to determine what can/cannot be accomplished.

Do you do free touch ups?

-Touch ups are provided free of cost within the initial 90 days of completing your tattoo.

-No free touch ups on hands/fingers/lips, white ink only, and/or color-only tattoos.

-Touch ups requested beyond the 90 day deadline will require a fee dependent on the scale of the touch up.

-Min touch up fee is $50.

-Tattoos age and fade by design. Offering “free touch ups for life” is not only bad business, it’s just bad sense. My goal is to ensure that you are completely satisfied with your new tattoo and that it holds up as long as possible. Help me help you keep it that way!

Will you do white ink tattoos?

The short answer is yes, but here are some things to consider:

-White pigment fades the fastest and is MOST vulnerable to UV rays.

-They do not always heal “white”. Interactions with your melanin may affect the way the pigment settles. This may lead to pink, yellow, brown tinted tattoos.

-No free touch ups.

Will you send me my drawing before my appointment?

-As a general rule I do not send artwork out to clients. Exceptions may be made for clients who are traveling from out of state.

-Linework will be ready for review upon your appointment. Only exception being if your tattoo is to be drawn on.

-If changes are requested they can usually be done the day of, within reason.

-Requesting a redraw may result in a rescheduling of your appointment. This will not cost you another deposit. However a second request to do so will cost an additional $100 deposit.

-I cannot stress enough the importance of portfolio review; make sure you’re happy with my work before you start this process! I am not the tattooer for everyone and, if asked, am happy to direct you to find someone who may be better suited for you.

How much is the deposit and what is the deposit for?

-A $100 deposit is required to book.

-The time you reserve with your deposit is held respectfully for you. Time is also spent planning and designing your piece. The deposit pays for said time. So when you default on your deposit, that is what it’s paying for. The cost of not booking someone else in your spot (if you don’t show up, I don’t get paid), and the cost of my labor.

What is your deposit policy?

-please see tab labeled “deposit policy”.

Do you accept walk-ins?

-At the moment, I am conducting business by appointment only. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t come by and say ‘hey’, check out the shop, and possibly book an appointment!

Can I bring a friend/my children/my pet?

-Moral support is always welcome!

Please limit yourself to no more than 2 companions.

-No children under the age of 16 are permitted to stay in the shop.

-No pets. Service animals may be permitted. Please contact me if you have questions.