TATTOO FAQ’s

For those clients interested in starting a custom tattoo project, we recommend making an appointment with the artist whose work speaks to the style of tattoo you are interested in getting.

Check out our artists’ work on our website, Instagram, or their physical portfolios in the shop. When you have found the artist you would like to work with, contact the artist directly, or call or stop by the shop to set up a free consultation. Once you and the artist have gone through all the details of your design, your budget, and both of your schedules, we will take a $200 non-refundable deposit to set your appointment. This holds the date and time that you agree on with the artist and comes off the final price of your tattoo. For multi-session pieces, the deposit is generally held until your final session.

YES!

All prices are given by the artists, in person, no exceptions.

Below are some guidelines to give you an idea of how the price is determined:

• The starting price for all tattoos is $200
• The artists’ hourly rates start at $200.
• Artists may choose to price your tattoo based on the project.
• Pricing takes into consideration size, amount of detail, placement on your body, and the time needed to complete the tattoo.
• To be fully informed, set up a free consultation with your artist.  This will give you both a chance to discuss everything beforehand, so you can approach your tattoo experience in the way that works best for both of you.

If you cannot make it to your appointment, please call the shop or your artist as soon as you know, preferably at least 24 hours in advance.

With reasonable notice, we are happy to reschedule you to the artist’s next available time slot and hold your original deposit. If you need to cancel outright, this will result in the loss of your deposit. If you reschedule more than twice, it is at the artist’s discretion if they will continue to honor the original deposit.

Your tattoo artist will give you verbal and written instructions on how to best care for your tattoo.

Here are some helpful reminders:

• Healing time can range between 2-4 weeks depending on your tattoo design and your skin.
• DO always wash your hands before touching your tattoo.
• DO keep your tattoo clean and moisturized as instructed by your artist.
• DO NOT submerge your tattoo in water during healing – tubs, pools, lakes, rivers, oceans, etc.
• DO NOT pick, scratch, or peel your tattoo.
• DO NOT expose your tattoo to prolonged direct sunlight.
• DO call the shop with any questions or concerns during the healing process.

Yes!  We have an enclosed, private, professional piercing room here at Hand of Glory. Our piercing hours are currently Friday – Monday, 12-8.

We also do professional body piercing full-time at our dedicated piercing studio The End Is Near (piercing you since 2005!), two blocks away at 429 7th Avenue.

At The End Is Near, our hours are Tuesday – Friday 12-9pm, Saturday & Sunday 11-9pm.

We welcome walk-ins and appointments every day.

You can find out more details on the services offered and book your appointment online, The End Is Near Brooklyn.

You can also call us at (347) 335-0846, and/or email theendisnearpiercing@gmail.com.