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Yes, fine line tattoos hurt to a degree, depending on the area of the body and your pain psychology threshold. That said, fine line tattoo artists use a single round liner needle (1RL) or a three-round liner needle (3RL) to apply your tattoo, which is often described to hurt less than a traditional black and grey tattoo because the grouping of needles is much smaller than other tattoo styles (traditional tattoo styles deposit more ink into the skin using a larger round liner needle ranging from 6RL – 13RL).

Everybody’s perception of pain is different. Additionally, pain comes from prolonged sessions and technique, where tattoos may require multiple pass throughs or saturated color or black-and-gray work. However, the head, armpit, forearm ditch, inner bicep, ribcage, hand/finger, inner thigh, calf, and foot are generally the more painful locations.

The fine lines may require touch-ups over time, but this will depend on various factors, such as the location of the tattoo and how well it is cared for. Placements like finger , wrist , ankle , heel , foot area, behind ears , these areas have high possibilities to fade than other areas.

Please send the studio an email with the following information:

• Who is your preferred artist?
• Do you prefer ink color ? ( we are currently providing black , red , blue ink )
• What is the ideal size of your design (in inches)?
• What is the preferred body location?
• Please upload several high resolution photo references (including inspiration images, drawings, photographs, and other tattoos)
• Do you have any particular style preferences? (please upload a photo(s) of one of the artist’s previous works)

Recommendations before an appointment:

• Eat a healthy meal at least 3 hours in advance
• Get a good night’s sleep
• Avoid prolonged sun exposure: dry or burnt/peeling skin can seriously interfere with the tattooing process
• Moisturize your skin a few days in advance
• Do not take blood thinners, antibiotics, or steroids
• Do not consume alcohol or drugs
• Limit your caffeine intake (no more than one cup of coffee on the day of tattooing)
• Shower before the appointment: dirty/dry skin can affect the tattooing process

• You are currently taking antibiotics or cortisone
• You are pregnant or have been recently
• You’ve received a vaccination in the past 48 hours
• You will be going on a vacation that involves prolonged exposure to direct sunlight/water
• You have atopic dermatitis at the location of the tattoo
• You are under the age of 18
• You are intoxicated or under the influence of drugs
• You do not provide government issued identification

The pricing of a tattoo depends on the size, location and complexity of the design. Inidvidual artists determine their own pricing and estimates. Artists will estimate a general price range for your consideration. Unless there are significant changes to a design or unforeseen circumstances, you will not be billed more than the highest amount of the estimated range. In order to book an appointment, artists require a non-refundable deposit to secure a date and time.

We kindly request that you attend your appointment independently. Due to sanitary and liability concerns, only the client is allowed within the tattooing area. On a discretionary basis, guests of clients may wait in our lounge and seating areas during the session.