FAQ: What you need to know about getting tattooed
 

• Can I get a price quote?
  Yes! Pricing can be given during a consultation. You can either do a consultation by email or in person at the shop.
   

• Where are you located? I am at Gateway Tattoo Studio in Arnold, Missouri. For directions to the studio please go here. 
   

• How do I make an appointment with you?
  You can read the whole process here.
   

• Can I get my deposit back if I change my mind?
  No. All deposits are non-refundable. By leaving a deposit you are consenting to the terms of the deposit policies. For a comprehensive explanation of deposit policies, please go here.
   

• Do I have to have an appointment?
  Yes, I am at the shop by appointment only. To begin the appointment process please contact me here. 
   

• Can you send me a drawing before I get tattooed?
  The short answer is no. I only draw for appointments that are on my schedule. When you come in for your appointment I will have your drawing ready for you and changes can be made, if need be. For more info on the appointment process please go here.
   

• Do you offer free touch ups?
  Yes, on most tattoos I offer a free touch up in the first 6 months after getting tattooed. Finger tattoos and white ink tattoos are excluded from this.
   

• Can I get tattooed if I’m under 18?
  I do not tattoo anyone under 18.
   

• I have scars. Can I still get tattooed? 
  This will depend on the scar. In most cases, yes! Scar tissue that is over a year old can often be tattooed over. Come by for a consultation and I can assess your unique situation.
   

• Do you tattoo fingers?
  Yes. However, finger tattoos will never heal as well as other locations. They will either “blow out”, causing the tattoo to looked blurred, or heal out, where parts fade and disappear. For this reason I do not offer free touch ups on finger tattoos.
   

• How do I care for my tattoo?
  You can read the aftercare instructions here. I will also talk with you about caring for your tattoo when you get it done.
   

• Do you do cover ups?
  Yes. Cover ups have to be done a specific way to be successful, so they require an in-person consultation. Contact me to get something scheduled. 
   

• I found a tattoo on the internet that I am in love with. Will you copy it for me?
  All the art I do is original and unique. I am happy to use the elements of the design you love to make you something special and personal to you!
   

• Do you do black light/glow in the dark tattoos?
  No. The ink is made with chemicals and the long term effects are not known. For the safety of my clients I do not do these.
   

• Do you do white ink tattoos?
  I will, but I strongly advise against it. White ink is meant for highlighting. It does not stay a true white when it heals and does not hold up over time. For these reasons I also do not offer free touch ups on white tattoos.