Q. How old do I have to be to get tattooed at Red 5 ?
A. We only tattoo 18 and over here at the shop.
Q. I have a picture of what I would like done, how do I get booked with an appointment?
A. Send a picture via email and note approximately what size you want the tattoo, where on your body you want the tattoo, and any thoughts you have on the design, etc. Keep in mind that not all tattoos can be booked without a consultation. If we take a look at your image(s) and decide that you will need a consultation first, we’ll let you know.
Q. What is a consultation appointment?
A. A consultation is a free-of-charge, scheduled meeting with a tattoo artist. You can discuss your ideas and ask questions and you may also bring in any reference art you may have. From there, if you’d like to go forward, the artist will talk to you about booking an appointment.
Q. Do I need to schedule the consultation with the same artist that I want to do my tattoo?
A. Yes. This ensures that your artist knows what you want and that you are both on the same page.
Q. Can I book my appointment by email?
A. We can discuss your tattoo idea email but we do most booking in person.
Q. I am from out of town and would like to do a consultation via email or phone.
A. It is often very challenging and sometimes not possible to do consultation appointments via email. If you are from out of town or state we will try to accommodate you as best we can, but keep in mind that with custom work, you will have to keep the idea general and allow room for artist interpretation. We cannot do a consultation over the phone.
Q. Do you take walk-ins for tattoos?
A. Sometimes we can do walk-ins. You are welcome to call or email to check availability as there are times when we can fit in smaller walk-ins.
Q. Is there anything I need to bring with me for my tattoo appointment?
A. Make sure to bring your deposit slip receipt and you will also need a valid form of state or federal ID (Drivers License, Military ID, or Passports are all accepted).
Q. How much does a tattoo cost?
A. Our Shop minimum is $100. A tattoo the size of a coin, or a small simple outline with no shading is usually considered a shop minimum tattoo. Tattoos that take a few hours or less are usually price quoted outright by the artist. Larger tattoos ( multiple session pieces such as sleeve work) are based on an hourly rate determined by your artist. We require a non-refundable deposit in order to hold your appointment. Depending on the size of the piece, the deposit may be $100, 200 or $300.
Q. Is there a charge for an artist doing a drawing?
A. No, there is no additional charge for custom drawing. Please don’t badger us via email on the status of your drawing or ask us to email it to you. Rest assured your design will be complete and ready for your appointment. If you want to see a drawing prior to an appointment though, please let your artist know this during your consultation.
Q. Do you email the design drawings or can I take home a design?
A. Since we do not charge for drawings, we do not let them leave the shop and we do not email them to clients.
Q. Can my friends sit with me while I get tattooed?
A. No. We run a sterile and tight environment for everyone’s safety, so friends can set in the lobby area and they can text you but they cannot hang and watch .
Q. What happens if I need to reschedule my tattoo appointment?
A. As long as we get at least 48 hours notice in advance we will simply roll your deposit and set you up with another tattoo appointment for one reschedule. Make sure the reschedule date is one that works for you as we will not do repeated rescheduling. If you cancel within 24 hours of the appointment, or simply don’t show up, we will keep your deposit for time spent drawing and income lost for the late call or no show. It is understandable that emergencies can happen, but this also leaves an artist without work and no way to fill the spot. With larger pieces this can cost us an entire day, so there is no exception to the policy.
Q. What happens if I change my mind about what I want to have tattooed after an artist has done a drawing for me?
A. To start a new drawing the deposit process will start again. Your deposit will pay for the artists time spent to draw your design. We are very busy and our artists only have time to draw at home during their off hours. So be sure of what you want and please don’t waste time.
Q.What if I want an existing tattoo covered up or reworked.
A. We require that you come in for a consultation for any cover-up/rework that we may choose to do. It’s always good to have a few ideas of what you want to cover it up with. Once you know what you want to cover it with, the artist will be able to figure out how to cover it or let you know if you need to consider other options. We are not always able to cover a tattoo. Size, placement and saturation of the existing work is a factor. Also, we cannot always rework or add on to some existing tattoos. Our styles may not be similar to what needs reworked.
Q. I had a tattoo done by an artist at your shop and would like to get it touched up.
A. Within 1 year from date of service, we do touch-ups free-of-charge (with the exception of hands and feet) for work done at our shop. We will schedule your touch-up appointment with the same artist who originally did the tattoo. If it has been longer than 1 year, then costs are determined by work to be done.
Q. Are children allowed in the shop?
A. No. Due to the nature of our business we feel it is best not to allow children in the shop without exception.