FAQ

Tattoos

How much do you charge for a tattoo?

Our shop minimum is $60 and our hourly rate is comparable to most other professional studios. We do not quote tattoo prices over the phone, as there are too many variables to give an accurate quote. The best way to get an accurate price is to stop in and talk with the tattooist of your choice.

How old do I have to be to get a tattoo?

16 years old is the youngest we will tattoo with parental consent. This is at the tattoo artists’ discretion. Not all artists will work on minors. Both the minor and parent must be present with their respective state-issued ID. School ID cards are not accepted. A photo of your ID on your phone is not accepted. We must have the physical ID card in our hand and be able to photocopy it. Kansas state law requires a notarized release form before we can Tattoo a minor. Feel free to stop by the studio and pick up the paperwork. We also have a notary on staff who will notarize the form for a $10 fee
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From the website of the Kansas State Board:
“65-1953. Same; performance of body piercing or tattooing on persons under 18, written and notarized consent; penalties.
No person shall perform body piercing, cosmetic tattooing or tattooing on or to any person under 18 years of age without the prior written and notarized consent of the parent or court appointed guardian of such person and the person giving such consent must be present during the body piercing, cosmetic tattooing or tattooing procedure. The written permission and a copy of the letters of guardianship when such permission is given by a guardian, shall be retained by the person administering such body piercing, cosmetic tattooing or tattooing for a period of five years. Violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor.
History: L. 1996, ch. 138, § 14; L. 2001, ch. 193, § 5; L. 2008, ch. 108, § 22; July 1.”

Can I bring my own design?

Feel free to stop by with any design you like, and we will be happy to work with you. Not all art translates well to skin, and not all designs can be done in a limited size, so please understand that you may need to be flexible.

Can you touch up an old tattoo?

We can always clean up or cover up any old tattoo. Look for ‘before and after’ photos in each artist’s photo gallery.

How do I care for my new tattoo?

There are plenty of different opinions on what works best for healing your new tattoo. We will give you an aftercare sheet after the procedure as well as going over the do’s and do not’s for the healing process. Listen to our professional staff and follow what we advise.

After the completion of your tattoo, you can expect your artist to clean the tattooed area and then wrapped or Saniderm patched.

Wrapped Aftercare – You should leave the pad on your newly tattooed skin for 1 to 2 hours. The pad will not only protect the skin but absorb any excess ink or blood. After you remove the pad it should be thrown away, and the area cleaned gently, using your clean hands, with unscented antibacterial soap and warm water then softly pat dry with a clean towel and air dry before applying your aftercare ointment as outlined in the section caring for your tattoo, located on our Tattoo Aftercare page.

Our tattoo artists typically use Saniderm tattoo bandages. Saniderm is a medical-grade, waterproof tattoo bandage that is breathable and used like a “second skin” to heal your tattoo.

You can leave both the Saniderm wrap or bandage on your new tattoo for 8 to 24 hours. Everyone heals differently so the length of time will depend on how much fluid your tattoo leaks, which will affect the adhesive. If you notice excessive fluid under the patch, then you will need to remove.

The best way to remove the patch or wrap is in a warm shower; the warm water will loosen the adhesive, find an edge and pull in the direction of your hair growth. Then clean your new tattoo with unscented antibacterial soap and warm water.

After cleaning, you can use another patch; which you can leave on the tattoo for 3-5 days or apply a thin layer of ointment and follow the cleaning instructions outlined on our Tattoo Aftercare page.

For more info on Saniderm, click here.

Piercings

How much do you charge for piercing?

A full price list can be found on our piercing page.

How old do I have to be to get a piercing?

he minimum age of any piercing client is 14 years of age. Both the minor and parent must be present with their respective state issued ID. School ID cards are not accepted. A photo of your ID on your phone is not accepted. We must have the physical ID card in our hand and be able to photocopy it. Kansas state law requires a notarized release form before we can Tattoo a minor. Feel free to stop by the studio and pick up the paperwork. We also have a notary on staff who will notarize the form for a $10 fee
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From the website of the Kansas State Board:“65-1953. Same; performance of body piercing or tattooing on persons under 18, written and notarized consent; penalties.
No person shall perform body piercing, cosmetic tattooing or tattooing on or to any person under 18 years of age without the prior written and notarized consent of the parent or court appointed guardian of such person and the person giving such consent must be present during the body piercing, cosmetic tattooing or tattooing procedure. The written permission and a copy of the letters of guardianship when such permission is given by a guardian, shall be retained by the person administering such body piercing, cosmetic tattooing or tattooing for a period of five years. Violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor.
History: L. 1996, ch. 138, § 14; L. 2001, ch. 193, § 5; L. 2008, ch. 108, § 22; July 1.”

What types of piercings can you do?

We do all styles of piercings from basic cartilage to advanced piercings, microdermals, genital piercings, and surface piercings. Sometimes we are not able to do your specific piercings, depending on your anatomy.

What kind of jewelry will I get?

Depending on what piercing you are wanting, there are different options for each piercing. Feel free to come in and we can go over the type of jewelry for your specific piercing look

How do I care for my new piercing?

There are plenty of different opinions on what works best for healing your new piercing. We will give you a aftercare sheet after the procedure as well as going over the do’s and do not’s for the healing process. Listen to our professional staff and follow what we advise.