In the state of North Carolina the answer is yes you do.

Yes I have a minimum. The minimum is 50$.

No. At this time I do not require a booking fee to make appointments.

Yes, either through an in-person consultation, over the phone via text, or email.

For most small to medium sized work, I will give a flat rate price. For large scale work like a sleeve, rib panel, chest panel, and etc. prices are by the hour. I am currently 150$ an hour. I do provide a ballpark estimate for large work, but this is not to be taken as an exact quote but a floating number. The end price will be what it is when the piece is finally finished. Furthermore, you only pay for the duration of time spent per session till completion when your work is priced by the hour.

No.

Yes. Please visit my Cover Up Tattoos page.

If your tattoo was dressed using Tegaderm (second skin bandage), you may leave this bandage on for 5-7 days so long as there is no indication of irritation or increased redness forming, and there still remains a good seal along the edge of the bandage. Remove gently using soap and water and finger tips. Remember if there is still spots that need more time to heal, and the bandage has adhered to these spots pulling the Tegaderm bandage off quickly could damage these areas and the overall appearance of the tattoo when it does finish healing. So be patient removing it. Normally Tattoos bandaged in this manner heal quickly and end up requiring no further maintenance after removal of the Tegaderm. You may shower as normal while wearing Tegaderm, but avoid baths where it could be submerged , and keep activities that would cause sweating to a minimum so that the Tegaderm doesn't come off before it is supposed to.

In the event that there are spots still needing care after the Tegaderm has been removed or the bandage used was not Tegaderm then you will need to Wash the tattoo with Soap, water, and your fingertips once the bandage has been removed 2 hours after the bandage was placed on the tattoo. After cleaning the tattooed area then apply a non-scented water based Lotion in a thing layer over the tattooed area. You will repeat application of the lotion as needed throughout the day. If the tattoo looks dry, feels dry, aches, or has a tight sensation to it when articulating the body parted that has been tattooed then this means you need to apply more lotion. I don't usually recommend ointment products because they seem to clog the pours, however if you have experienced good results with past tattoos using these products then you may continue to do so. Recommended lotion products are Hustle Butter, Tattoo Goo, Lubriderm 24, Recovery Glide, and any other non-scented water based lotion products. Remember The idea is to keep the tattooed area from drying out and forming a hard scab that can then crack and form a sore that could lead to a damaged appearance when fully healed. Washing your tattoo should happen as often as you take a shower or if it has been exposed to dirt or grime.

If you have further questions about Tattoo Care feel free to stop by the shop, contact me directly via the information proved on the contact page with your inquiry.