DOES IT HURT?

Yes it hurts, but it is tolerable and nothing you can't handle. It feels like scratch or a bad sunburn.

CAN I GO SWIMMING AFTER BEING TATTOOED OR PIERCED?

You want to wait at least three weeks before going swimming. This promotes good healing for your tattoo or piercing.

WHAT DO I DO IF MY PIERCING GETS INFECTED?

Please contact your piercer - You may not have an infected piercing. The problem should be able to be solved without going to the doctor. Your piercer will advise you to go to the doctor if need be. The doctor will then put you on antibiotics. This will clear up your infection within two weeks. However, if a piercing is properly taken care of there is no reason for an infection.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

The shop minimum for tattoos is $65 and the hourly rate is $150.

Piercing Prices depend on the piercing -prices start at $35 and increase from there, all piercing prices  Include piercing, jewelry as well as soap and sea salt. Call ahead for an exact price for a spacific piercing.

CAN I DRINK BEFORE OR AFTER GETTING TATTOOED OR PIERCED?

Heavy drinking before a tattoo or piercing is prohibited. However having a drink with a meal to calm your nerves before hand is okay. As far as afterward cleanse the wound internally with lots of alcohol! Have fun, but safely! Just remember if your tattoo still has a bandage on it, leave it alone. You can show your friends tomorrow - It will be there for the rest of your life.

WHEN CAN I CHANGE MY JEWELRY AFTER BEING PIERCED?

(recommended time may vary depending on your piercing) For a tongue 3 weeks, navel 3-6 months, nose 2 months eyebrow 2 months, earlobe 1 month, ear cart. 3-6 months, and nipples 3-6 months.

WHEN CAN I GET MY TATTOO TOUCHED UP?

You will want to wait at least 1 1/2 to 2 months before you get your tattoo touched up. This will give your skin enough time to regenerate and will make your touch up very simple.

WHY CAN'T I GET MY TOES OR FINGERS TATTOOED?

It is not recommended. Any tattoo on your toes or fingers will distort over time. In a couple of years you won't be able to tell what your tattoo is. We only want to put a tattoo on your body that will look good for the rest of your life.

WHAT KIND OF PAYMENT DO YOU ACCEPT?

We accept cash, VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, traveler's checks and gift certificates. The gift certificates make excellent gifts for Chirstmas, Birthday, Wedding, etc...

HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE TO GET A TATTOO OR PIERCING?

You have to be at least 18 to get a tattoo. NO EXCEPTIONS! You can be 16 and get your navel, nose, eyebrow, or ear cartilage pierced. You have to be 18 to get any oral or genital piercings. NO EXCEPTIONS!

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING IN IF I AM UNDER 18 AND WANT TO BE PIERCED?

Your parent or guardian needs to be present. You will need the minor's and parent's drivers license or state I.D. If the minor and parent have different last names, you will need a birth certificate or divorce papers. A school I.D. with a birth certificate will be accepted in place of a driver's license.