How do I book an appointment?

For any general appointment, fill out the “bookings” tab. To book an appointment with a specific artist, please check the “artists” tab to see their preferred booking method. Keep in mind each artists booking process is different, as well as email turnaround times.

What forms of payment do you accept?

We take card, apple pay, and cash, but we do prefer cash.

Do you tattoo minors?

We can only tattoo minors at our Maryland shops. Minor must be 16+ and accompanied by their legal parent/guardian. We require the following documentation:

• Minors birth certificate

• Minors Photo ID (passport, learners permit, school ID, drivers license)

• Parents I.D

Do you pierce minors?

We can only pierce minors at our Maryland shops. Minor must be age 7+ and accompanied by their legal parent/guardian. We require the following documentation:

• Minors birth certificate

• Minors Photo ID (passport, learners permit, school ID, drovers license)

• Parents I.D

Parking?

DC Shop - Colonial Parking Garage: 2421 18th St NW

Wheaton Shop - University Lot 33: 2622 University Blvd West

Rockville Shop - Free parking in designated spots behind the shop

Can I bring a guest with me?

If your guest is 18+, they are able to wait in the lobby, but cannot sit while you’re getting tattooed. We do not let anyone under 18 in the shops, unless they are getting a piercing/tattoo, with parent supervision.

Are Deposits refundable?

All deposits are non-refundable. If you need to reschedule your appointment, you must give us a minimum of 24 hour notice. If you did not leave a deposit, you do not have an appointment.

tattoo Aftercare instructions

Leave the bandage the tattooer put on you for a MINIMUM of 3-4 hours, or until you are home for the evening and able to wash it. If you were tattooed later in the day (and the bandage is secure), you should leave it on until the following morning.

When you remove the bandage, wash thoroughly with hot water, antibacterial soap, and your hand. Please repeat at least twice a day. Do not re-cover or re-wrap it at this point.

Day 3 or 4, whenever the tattoo begins to scab and dry out, you may begin putting a SMALL amount of moisturizer, 1-2 times a day. You may either use Aquaphor ointment, a plain unscented hand-lotion (Lubriderm, Cetaphil, etc), or shea butter / cocoa butter. Only do this when it feels dry or tight, otherwise leave it alone.

You can stop moisturizing after roughly 2 weeks. Remember, the tattoo will mostly take care of itself, so overall, less is more. Avoid direct sun exposure on the tattoo during healing. Outside of showering, please do not submerge/soak the tattoo for at least 2 weeks (no baths, swimming, etc).

Tattoos are the same type of trauma to the skin as a cut/scratch/ abrasion. Scabbing is completely normal. DO NOT PICK OR SCRATCH or help the scabs come off in any way. After the scabs start falling off naturally, it will go through a brief flakey/shiny phase (similar to a sunburn).

The tattoo will look different throughout the healing process, it will not be completely healed and settled for at least 3-4 weeks, so please be patient with it the entire time. If you have any questions or concerns, please call or email us.