How much does a tattoo cost?

Tattoo prices varry greatly depending on the size, location and color scheme. Our shop minimun is $50 and larger pieces are priced by the hour. Studio rate is normally $100 per hour, but our artisits will work as quickly as possible to minimize your costs. Please see any of our artists for individual pricing.

Does it hurt?

The amount of pain depends on several factors, the size and location of the tattoo, your state of mind (if you dwell on the pain, it will hurt) and your individual tolerance for pain. Some body locations may be more painful than others, but that will also varry from person to person. It's less intense than a bee sting or shot from a doctor or having blood drawn. The important thing is to relax and breath and you'll see that the anticipation of the pain is worse than the actual feeling of getting tattooed.

What about safty and sterility?

Every needle we use is ALWAYS brand new and autoclave sterilized for the best possible protection. All of our supplies, such as razors, cups, and ink caps, are single use and disposable. Everything we do for sterility is for your protection as well as ours, so we don't take chances. All artists are Red Cross certified in Bloodborne Pathogens and first aid and all our autoclaves are tested each month to confirm sterility.

How do I choose the right design for me?

You should choose a design that you can live with...forever. We have tons of flash in the studio that you can look through, but we perfer to gain ideas from these designs and then draw something up so that everyone leaves with a fresh, unique design. Feel free to bring in your own artwork or ideas to give to the artists and they can put together a custom design for you.

How do I set up an appointment?

Of course we take walk-ons when an artist is available, otherwise, a drawing deposit is required for all appointments and you must come into the studio to schedule it. You will recieve a deposit reciept at the time of scheduling and you MUST bring it with you at the time of your appointment. Your deposit will be credited to the total amount of your tattoo and will NOT be refunded for missed appointments unless you contact us in advance.

Can you cover or remove a tattoo?

We can cover most old or unliked tattoos with larger, brighter pieces. An artist can take a tracing of the tattoo you want to hide and draw a new design overtop of it to conseal it. If you're thinking of having a tattoo removed, please visit Immortal Images Tattoo in Charlotte, NC. They have lots of information about laser removal to help you make an informed decision. Creams and lotions claiming to fade tattoos do not work.