FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Age Requirement

Washington State law requires anyone receiving a tattoo service to be ages 18 years or older. A valid photo ID is required before any tattoo service(s) can be performed.

Valid Identification Required

Identification MUST be valid (not expired) and show:

  • The bearer's date of birth,

  • The bearer's signature (except US Military ID – see below)

  • A photograph of bearer

Acceptable Types Of Identification:

  1. Driver’s License, Instruction Permit, or I.D. Card issued by any Canadian Province

  2. Valid Washington State Driver’s License or ID Card

  3. U.S. Armed Forces I.D. Card (Encrypted signature acceptable)

  4. Merchant Marine I.D. Card issued by the U.S. Coast Guard

  5. Official Passport, Passport Card, or NEXUS Card 

  6. Washington State Tribal Enrollment Card (No expiration date required)   

Walk-In Tattoos

We do our best to accommodate walk-in tattoos most days.
Call or text with questions, or stop by during business hours to check availability.
Walk-ins are first-come, first-served, but we’ll always do our best to get you in.

We also offer complimentary consultations and conceptual artwork — stop by anytime to chat with a tattoo artist.

How much does a tattoo cost?

Tattoo pricing varies based on size, placement, detail, and design complexity.
Visit us in Downtown Tacoma, Washington to discuss your ideas directly with an artist and receive an accurate quote.

We offer complimentary in-person consultations — schedule online or stop by during business hours.

Planning a larger or multi-session piece?
We provide flexible scheduling options to help you space out sessions based on your budget or work schedule.

Payment

We accept cash, most major credit cards, and Afterpay.
All tattoo services are taxable by state and local municipalities — sales tax is applied at checkout and is typically not included in quoted tattoo prices or hourly rates.
Credit card processing fees may apply.

Military, First Responder & Community Discounts

We proudly offer JBLM and military discounts to active service members and spouses.
Discounts are also available for teachers, and Police / Fire Department employees who help keep our communities safe.

Aftercare Products

We carry a full line of recommended tattoo aftercare products, including professional-grade soaps, lotions, and ointments.

CLICK HERE FOR TATTOO AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

Appointment Scheduling

Book consultations, tattoo appointments, or small/shop minimum tattoos conveniently through our online scheduler.
For same-day tattoos, call or text us directly, or visit during regular hours.

Walk-ins welcome most days.
After-hours and private tattoo appointments are available upon request.

Free Touch-Ups

All tattoos include one complimentary touch-up (after healing).

Gift Cards

We offer both digital and physical gift cards, perfect for holidays or special occasions.
(Currently, gift card purchases are cash-only.)

Complimentary Consultations

Consultations are free and commitment-free, typically lasting 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the design.
This is a great time to ask questions, share ideas, and let your artist create conceptual artwork.
Bringing reference photos is always helpful!

We also offer complimentary “Design Review” consultations — perfect for viewing and discussing your design before your tattoo appointment.
Larger, more detailed tattoos often benefit from a Design Review session.