Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to the wide world of body customization! lets get you started;

Have a base idea of what you would like tattooed. This can be as simple as a picture you enjoy, to a detailed explanation with reference materials. Either way, reach out: Email, txt, call for a free consultation. We will discuss your ideas, your budget, your timeline. 

Short answer is talk to your artist-

Shop Minimum: is $50 these are small simple designs about an inch in size, or multiple micro tattoos. (example: finger dot)

Shop Rates: vary artist to artist-$50hrly-250hrly. Its best to have a budget in mind.

Flash tattoos: $50-200 Reach out regarding the design you like for its price.

Custom work:

 Contact your preferred artist regarding your ideas, they should be able to help create something within your budget.

Final pricing is at each artists discretion per design.

Yes, to book a tattoo with us clients are expected to pay a deposit fee for their appointment. The minimum deposit fee expected is 50$.
Below is our deposit policy;

At Velvet Ink Tattoo Studio, every appointment is reserved especially for you. To secure your booking, a non-refundable deposit is required for all tattoo appointments. The deposit will be applied toward the total cost of your tattoo at check out.

Deposits help us ensure our artists’ time is respected, that their artwork leading up to the appointment is compensated and that their schedule runs as smoothly as possible.

Deposit Terms;
 Required at time of booking. No appointment is confirmed until your deposit has been received.
Deposits are not returned in cases of cancellation, no-show, or reschedule with less than 48 hours’ notice.
Deposits may be transferred to a new appointment once, provided at least 48 hours’ notice is given.
Deposits will be forfeited if: You cancel your appointment. Reschedule inside 48 hours of your appointment. Do not show up for your appointment. Arrive more than 20 minutes late without prior notice. Significantly change the design or reduce tattoo size without prior consultation. 

Rescheduling;

  If you need to reschedule, please reach out to your artist at least 48 hours before your appointment to retain your deposit! We’ll do our best to find a new time that works for everyone. 

Design Changes;
 Minor design adjustments are welcome, but major changes may require additional design time or a new deposit. Please communicate all changes in advance to ensure your artist has adequate time to prepare.

 Applying Your Deposit;

  Your deposit will be automatically subtracted from your final total at checkout. If your tattoo requires multiple sessions, your deposit will be applied to the final session. 

Exceptions;
Velvet Ink reserves the right to refund or transfer deposits in cases of medical emergencies or studio-initiated rescheduling. Velvet Ink reserves the right to retain refunds on a case by case basis determined by the deposit policy.

Acknowledgment;
By submitting your deposit, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this policy. 

1. Eat a meal beforehand.

2. Drink plenty of water.

3. Avoid alcohol the day before, day of, and day after!

4. Don't take blood thinning painkillers ( Aspirin )

5. Bring snacks, water, phone charger, ID, cash/card & tip.

6. Take a shower, wear deodorant. Please don't douse yourself in perfume.

7. Dress comfortably in dark colors to avoid ink stains.

8. Stretch or do some light cardio before.

9. Do breathing exercises. 

10. Let your artist know immediately if you feel unwell/sick. 

11. Set aside enough time for yourself to not rush.

No, but you can reschedule to get tattooed when you are healthy.

Yes this is an expected part of the healing process. Flaking is also a sign that you should moisturize. Feel free to use aloe vera gel, and a scent free lotion to hydrate and stave off the itch. 

2 Week for shaving, 4+ weeks for waxing, plucking or threading. 

Most flash is a custom non repeat design. Many Flash are not sold to multiple clients, in this regard your tattoo is made only for you. Reach out to your artist today regarding the cost and if the design your interested in is "not repeated".

Flash designs are come as they are tattoos that are not open to changes in design. 

If you would like a custom piece reach out to your artist.

This is the most common question we get and is complicated to answer.

To all looking to permanently customize their bodies- remind yourself "This is temporary consenting pain! with permanent gains!"

While tattoo pain does vary person to person and place to place. We have found the majority of our clients say "Wow, its not as bad as I thought!"

We say its about a 6 out of 10 and the pain comes and goes in waves.

If you have a small tattoo planned it will hurt less as your being tattooed for less time.

If you have a multiple hour session planned that includes color packing or shading, it will hurt, and a lot. Getting your mind set right and breathing techniques will help.