— Questions and Answers —
Q: I am thinking to get my first tattoo, do I need an in-person consultation first? Do you offer zoom consultation?
A: Most of the time we don’t need a consultation, just email me with all the information I need, if I feel we should have a consultation, I will definitely schedule one with you. It’s free and it usually takes about 20 minutes. I don’t really do zoom calls.
Q: Do I need to pay a deposit to make an appointment?
A: Yes, $50 if you don’t need to see the design prior, $100 if you would like to see the design a week prior. Please find the details on Booking Info Page.
Q: Can I get more designs than what I planned on the appointment date?
A: Most likely not, I usually schedule the right amount of time to do what you tell me in the first place.
Q: Can I get more than one design/tattoo at one appointment?
A: Yes, just mention all your ideas in the email, it’s usually cheaper this way.
Q: Can I make one appointment for more than one person?
A: Yes, just mention how many people when you contact me, it will be back to back appointments.
Q: Do you have a waiting list?
A: No, I don’t have a waiting list. However if there is a last minute cancelation I will usually post it on Instagram.
Q: Do you have referrals for the styles you don’t do?
A: Sorry, I don’t know any artists in twin cities. I am just a busy single mama of 2 kids and 2 cats, I don’t social much.
Q: What is the best way to let you know if there is an emergency?
A: Email. I check my emails frequently through the day.
Payment
Q: How do you take payment?
A: Venmo, Apple pay, cash, cashapp or Zelle.
Q: What is your rate?
A: $220/hour and minumum is $120.
Q: How do you charge if I get more than one design?
A: Each design will have its own price, but you’ll receive $20 off each additional design.
Design
Q: Do you have designs you like to do and don’t?
A: Yes, designs I would love to do: botanical, nature, animals, geometric, ornamental, letterings and fantasies. The designs I won’t do: logos, tribals, coverups, armbands, people’s portraits, copies of other tattoos.
Q: I saw a design I really like on your website, can I get that tattooed?
A: Only if it’s listed as a flash.
Q: Do you do custom designs?
A: Yes, most of my work are custom designed by me.
Q: Will you send the design to me prior to the appointment?
A: If you would like to see the design before the appointment, there will be a non refundable $100 deposit required, (please Venmo to @jessiethetattooartist at least 10 days before your appointment date) After I receive the deposit, I will email you the design a week before the appointment. I can do small changes if you wish, the deposit goes towards the cost of the tattoo.
Age
Q: I am 17 years old, can I get tattooed with my parent's consent?
A: Absolutely not, you must be 18 years old.
Q: Am I too old to get a tattoo?
A: As long as your skin is healthy, you are never too old to get a tattoo, (my oldest client is 86 years old)
Schedule
Q: I work Monday to Friday, do you work on weekends or nights?
A: I work when my kids are in school. So basically I tattoo Monday to Friday 10-4.
Day of the appointment
Q: Do I need to come in a little earlier than the appointment time?
A: No, you can just come in at your appointment time. Sometimes I am not at the studio if you are here earlier. You don’t need to knock on the door or ring the doorbell, just walk in please.
Q: Do you use numbing cream?
A: No. I have never used numbing cream on myself or on a client. I think the sensation is part of the process of getting a tattoo. But if you would like to put some numbing cream on before the appointment, I won’t mind.
Q: Can I bring someone to come with me for my appointment?
A: You can bring one friend/family member(adult) with you for the appointment. You don’t need to wear a face mask for the appointment.
Q: What should I wear for my appointment?
A: Please wear something easy to show the tattoo area, darker color clothing is better because it may get ink on it.
After the appointment
Q: I think my tattoo is fully healed, I saw a few lighter spots, can I get a touch up?
A: I offer free touch-ups in the first 3 months. If you would like to schedule a touch-ups appointment, please email me a photo of the healed tattoo.
Q: How soon can I workout, go swimming, be under the sun after getting my tattoo?
A: Please treat your tattoo as an open wound, you wouldn't want sweats sitting on top of an open wound, or get it soaked in water, or get it sunburned. So take it easy for the first week.