TATTOOING:
You must call for a tattoo consultation first! The tattoo will be scheduled at that time. A price for your tattoo will be quoted during the consultation. Please bring reference photos with you.
PLEASE EAT BEFORE ARRIVING
When coming in for a piercing or tattoo, it is very beneficial to have something to eat before arriving. It reduces the risk of lightheadedness (Vagel episode).
NO PERFUMES OR SCENTS
Please don't wear any perfumes, colognes, scented lotions or essential oils. Many people, including myself have Asthma and/or allergies to scents and it affects the ability to breathe. Thank you for understanding this VERY important policy.
LIMIT GUESTS
While it is fine to bring someone with you, please limit the number of guests to just one or two. The space is small and when you add personalities, it changes the dynamics of your experience greatly! Not in a good way. Additionally, tattooing requires concentration and attentions to detail. It is very disruptive to have a bunch of friends milling about. It's YOUR tattoo! You want it as great as it can be.
DISRESPECTFUL MINOR OR ANYONE ELSE:
If a child arrives with their parent to the studio and shows any sign of disrespect to the parent or to Debbie, such as demanding behavior, or the child ignores Debbie during piercing education, the piercing service will be refused! If you are an adult and are disrespectful or inappropriate, you will not receive service and will be required to leave the premises! NOTE: I DO NOT date clients. Please don't ask!
ID AND AGE INFORMATION:
Piercings...
"Piercings are easy to care for. LEAVE THEM ALONE!" - Debbie J.
Just because something can be pierced doesn't mean it should be pierced. Some piercings can cause undo harm. If it is a piercing that is dangerous beyond the normal scope, I won't do it and I'll let you know that ahead of time.
Tattooing is only done on those 18 years and up. NO EXCEPTIONS!
AGE REQUIREMENTS AND IDENTIFICATION:
If you are 18 years old and up, you must bring your state issued identification or valid passport or valid military ID.
UNDER 18 YEARS OLD:
You MUST have a parent or guardian with you. BOTH must have a picture ID. The parent will need a drivers license. If it is a guardian situation, the guardian will also need official court paperwork WITH the court stamp of acceptance.
The child will need a driver's license or permit, passport, military ID or student ID from school AND a copy of the birth certificate! NO EXCEPTIONS!
WITH REGARD TO EAR LOBE PIERCINGS FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13 YEARS: Just the parents drivers license and the child's birth certificate with parent's name on the birth certificate is fine. (NO STEP PARENT can sign. It must be a parent named on the birth certificate!) NO EXCEPTIONS.
AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR PIERCINGS:
There is no state law regarding age and piercings. I will pierce certain things at certain ages. IE...I will pierce a navel as young as 13 years old. I have pierced a nostril for a 12 year old because for her and her family it is a cultural thing. No nipple or genital piercings on anyone younger than the age of 18 years. NO EXCEPTIONS!