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 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!

Shop minimum: $100

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 be as simple as needing music shut off for sensory issues or wanting extra time to take several breaks.

Touch-ups: 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).

Booking Fee:

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).

Reschedule an Appointment:

Reschedules with more than 24 hour notice will have their deposit forwarded or refunded as appropriate. Only one reschedule per one deposit.

Late Appointments:

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.

No Shows:

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.

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.

All tattoos are priced individually as different styles have varied levels of expertise.

The shop minimum: $100

However, large scale work (like sleeves, full body, etc.) is $100 an hour and minimum of 3 hour sessions at a time.

Any estimate provided via email/messenger is only a rough estimate and price may vary the day of the appointment. Factors that affect pricing are size and complexity of tattoo, location, and the client's ability to sit.

If you have a specific budget, I will do my best to accommodate within reason.
Available payment options: cash, Venmo, Cashapp

• 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.
• Wear comfortable clothing, and preferably clothing you don't mind getting ink on.
• 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 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.

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.

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.

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 and only use your hands.
• Use warm water first, then cold water to help close your pores.
• First 3–4 days: apply a very thin layer of Aquaphor or Tattoo Goo after washing.
• Large pieces: you may bandage with dental bibs or saran wrap the first night (no cloth bandages).
• Day 3 or 4: peeling starts — do not pick. Switch to mild, white, unscented lotion.
• Moisturize for ~2 weeks (longer is fine too).

Derm shield:

• First application stays 24–48 hours depending on fluids. Fluid buildup is normal.
• Second application can be used several days if needed. Do not wear any piece longer than one week.
• Removal: peel slowly from the edge back over itself — do not pull upward.
• Application: cover tattoo + 1–2 inch margin. Apply from center outward to remove air bubbles. Do not stretch.

Things to avoid:

• Do not pick, scratch, peel, slap, rub, or irritate your tattoo.
• No soaking for 2 weeks (no swimming, baths, hot tubs).
• Avoid sun for at least 3 weeks; after that, use sunscreen.
• No tanning bed for at least one month.
• Avoid heavy sweating around the area unless you can wash soon after.
• Avoid abrasive materials/jewelry/shoes that rub against your tattoo.
• Do not let anyone touch your tattoo unless they wash their hands.

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 normal. Infections may be very red around the outside, may have thin red lines extending from it, and may ooze pus or bleed abnormally.

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 you have allergies to epinephrine, lidocaine, or prilocaine, or if you have liver disease or heart conditions.

Side effects can include irritation, redness, discoloration, or mild burning. Prolonged redness, irritation, heat, 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.

• You will be required to provide a government issued ID/license before your tattoo. The only other form of ID 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 allow select service animals, but please contact me before your appointment.
• 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.
• Threats, violence, or inappropriate behavior (including sexual harassment) will result in immediate cessation of your appointment, a lifetime ban, and authorities contacted.
• We do not tattoo anyone under 18, even with parental consent.
• We do not offer piercings.

Shop hours are subject to change. We do our best to post on Facebook if we are accepting walk-ins or if we are out of the shop for the day.