Links to artist portfolios can be found on our individual artist’s pages. If you are unsure, or flexible in, which artist you’d like to work with, please use our contact form or call the studio and we can help get you to the right person.

When researching an artist, you may find that their books are closed. This means that they are currently not accepting new inquires, but will start accepting them upon opening their books. We recommend keeping an eye on their Instagram for updates or contacting the shop to learn about their timeline. You do not need an Instagram account in order to view the artists’ bios, all bios are public.

When an artist’s books are open, they will provide a link to an intake/submission form on their Artist Page on our website, and in their Instagram bio. This form will request information including SIZE (in inches), LOCATION/ BODY PART, DESCRIPTION OF YOUR IDEA, STYLE, and ANY REFERENCE IMAGES you may have to help convey your ideas. The more thorough you can be, the more streamlined the process will be.

You can also come into the studio and speak to an artist directly.

A non-refundable deposit is required to secure an appointment.

A deposit will be required to schedule an appointment. The deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE between artists. On the day of your appointment, the deposit will go towards the cost of the tattoo. If a tattoo requires multiple appointments, the deposit will remain on file with us, and go towards the final cost of the tattoo upon its completion. 

Your deposit may be retained if you cancel within 48 hours, cancel two or more times, or no-show an appointment. Please CALL or TEXT the shop and EMAIL your artist directly to cancel. We do not accept social media as a valid form of communication to cancel. 

Please arrive on time for your appointment. If you are going to be late, please call the shop before your scheduled appointment time. Arriving 15+ minutes past your scheduled appointment time may result in rescheduling of your appointment and the retention of your deposit. 

We recommend cash payments at the time of your appointment, but can also accept credit card, PayPal and Venmo.

We do offer walk-ins, depending on artist availability. We often post walk-in day opportunities via our individual and studio Instagram accounts. Be sure to follow us for updates. Walk-in tattoos are generally designs that may be done in about an hour, give or take. If your idea exceeds something we would be able to do same day, we can gladly schedule you for an appointment.

If you are feeling sick at all or need to reschedule your appointment, please contact your artist as soon as possible so we can roll your deposit over to the next appointment time. A no call, no show to an appointment will forfeit your deposit. We do not accept social media messages as a valid form of communication to cancel an appointment. Email your artist directly!

PROCEDURES on the day of your appointment:

1. Parking in Saxapahaw is free, and there are spots directly in front of our studio, although they are not guaranteed to be available. We recommend allotting extra arrival time in case the parking lot is full when you arrive -especially on school days around 3:30pm and on Saturdays in the warm months.

2. Visitors and guests are welcome but space is limited in the studio and are generally unable to be in the artist’s room during the appointment. They are, however, welcome to wait in our lobby area or better yet, browse the other amazing businesses around the village. NO one under 18 will be allowed in the tattoo room.

3. Please limit your personal items to a purse or backpack.

4. Bring a water bottle and a small snack.

5. Children 12 and under cannot be left unattended in the lobby. And NO one under 18 will be allowed in the tattoo room.

Other helpful tips for getting tattooed:

1. Limit your consumption of coffee and other caffeinated beverages.

2. Eat a hardy meal before coming in for your appointment to avoid dizziness or a drop in your blood sugar.

3. We will clean the area to be tattooed, but we appreciate overall cleanliness.

4. Dress in clothing that is comfortable and easy to maneuver when you are getting tattooed.

5. Be sure to bring your ID and method of payment. Cash payments encouraged.

6. Masks are no longer required, but are happily accommodated upon request.

We offer tattoo services ONLY (no piercings, no cosmetic tattoos). We do not provide tattoo services for lips or genitals. Tattoo requests for hands, neck, or face will require an in-person consultation. 

Feel free to browse our lobby for local art, shop swag, and immaculate vibes!

You must be at least 18 years old to get tattooed in the states of North Carolina. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Your artist will have the design ready to show you, day of, at the start of your appointment.  You will be able to view your design and talk with your artist about any changes or alterations you might like to do and they have built time into the appointment for this process.  If ever the design changes are more extensive or require a major rework of the design you will be rescheduled to allow time for these revisions.  You will never be pressured to move forward with a design that you don’t 100% love. 

Some medications can affect the process and healing of a tattoo. Specifically, you can not get tattooed if you are taking antibiotics, steroids, some acne medications, and it is discouraged while activiely taking blood thinners as well. If you are, or will be, taking any prescriptions at the time of your appointment, it is best to let your artist know in advance so they can discuss this with you or re-schedule for a better time. It is also recommended to consult your doctor, as well.