All #INKPLAY is done with love ...

but there is nothing wrong with brushing up on a little tattoo etiquette to prepare for your tattoo journey.

• Keep the 3C’s in front of you-- Consideration, Communication, and Creativity 
• Ideas are key! Thank you in advance for trusting your artist, but a jumpstart in a general direction will be necessary.
• Comparing prices isn’t worth doing. Tattoos are priced based on your expectations and experience. Remember, an artist is not paid for his labor, but for his vision.
• Do not ask for deals or discounts. Homie hook-ups are NOT a thing. Please remember a good tattoo ain’t cheap and a cheap tattoo ain’t good. 
• Don’t ask for it to be bigger if you do not want to pay more. Of course it is going to cost more! It's bigger. (duuuhhhhh)
• No posse please! While we may (or may not) like to meet your friends, we would like to create with YOU, more. So let’s leave the distractions and get to this collaboration. 
• Ladies and Gentlemen, hygiene is KEY! Be sure to groom yourself accordingly. Thanks, management!
• Wear the proper clothing for access to the area/body part where you will get tattooed.
• Once you are in the chair, relax! Questions about your tattoo will come up, but try not to dictate your tattoo. That's what the consultation was for. Just relax, trust your artist and enjoy-- (of course general chatter is okay!) 
• Don’t push it to the limit and listen to your body. Breaks may need to happen, within reason. So be sure to communicate with your artist if you’re needing to take a moment. It’s okay!

Tips are always appreciated, and yes any tattoo artist will gladly accept them! Even us!