Booking
MUST BE 18+ NO EXCEPTIONS
I'm always down to do custom designs in my style, but I love and prefer to tattoo my own artwork most of all! Best of all, these designs are a bit cheaper and can be booked sooner since the drawing is already finished. Take a look at what designs I have available, if one jumps out to you, claim it! I'll only tattoo it once.
Questions
How do I schedule an appointment?
Click on "Appointment Request" above. Pick the day you want to get tattooed, describe what you want in the Notes Section, and submit the request. I'll respond by email for a Free Consultation to get more details about your tattoo, ask if you have any photo references, and answer any questions. After we've settled on all the details, I will send a link to pay a Deposit to secure your appointment slot. Please allow a few days for a response, and keep an eye out for an email!
Your appointment is not held until the Deposit is paid, and you receive a confirmation email/text.
Can I schedule a consultation?
I do almost all consultations via email. Once you've requested an appointment, I'll email you to ask any questions that I'll need to prepare your tattoo before your scheduled appointment time, and answer any questions you may have. If you request a large or difficult cover up, sleevework, or large piece that requires a lot of brainstorming I may ask you to come in for an in-person consultation.
CONSULTATIONS ARE ALWAYS FREE
Do you tattoo minors with Parental Consent?
No. You must be 18+ on the day of your appointment, with photo ID present.
What if I need to reschedule?
Things happen! I completely understand, don't worry.
Please give me at least 24 hours notice if you're unable to make it to your appointment, but preferably as much notice as possible so that I can try to schedule someone else and still be able to work that day.
If you reschedule with at least 24 hours notice, your retainer fee will be honored at your next appointment.
If you reschedule on short notice, or reschedule the same appointment more than once, the retainer fee is forfeit, and another retainer will be required to schedule again. If you no call no show an appointment, I will likely not book with you in the future, so please let me know if you're unable to make your appointment!
What if I can't make it to the appointment, or reschedule?
Please give me as much notice as possible if you're unable to make it. Whatever the reason is, I'll have to try and fill the vacant time slot in order to still work that day. Because of this, please understand that the Booking Retainer (Deposit) is non-refundable for any reason to partially cover my time and the vacancy, but will be honored at your next appointment if you reschedule with at least 24 hours notice.
What Payment Types do you Accept?
Preferred Payment Type: CASH
I accept the following forms of payment:
Cash, Credit/Debit, Zelle, Venmo
Please note that all credit/debit card payments will have Local/State Tax added to the cost automatically by the card reader. Cash, Zelle and Venmo payments do not have tax added to the price.
Deposits
After our free consultation, I'll email you a link to pay a nonrefundable deposit, which goes towards the cost of your tattoo.
General Deposit: $50
($100 for large tattoos)The Deposit (Booking Retainer) holds your appointment time, and is nonrefundable for any reason, or in the event you must cancel or can't show up. If you need to reschedule for any reason, please give at least 24 hours notice or more if possible, so that I can try and refill that appointment time.
Deposit will be honored for one reschedule if given at least 24 hours notice. If the same appointment is rescheduled more than once, a new deposit will be required to reschedule a second time.
IMPORTANT:
I will only ever ask for a Deposit by email (Booking@chaisetattoos.com)
You'll always be sent to chaisetattoos.com, and redirected to my Square payments page when paying any deposits. I will never ask for deposits or setup an appointment with you on instagram or any social media for security purposes. I do not use instagram dm's to avoid any potential confusion in the event I am ever impersonated, or lose access to my account.
It is extremely common for bot and scam accounts to impersonate tattoo artists and steal money by asking for large deposits. Please be aware and never send me money any other way to avoid any issues!
General Pricing
Pricing depends on a lot of factors, primarily the size, detail, and placement of the design.
It can be difficult to give an accurate estimate through email without first seeing the finished drawing for the design, and size of the area on your body that you'd like to cover, but I'll always give you a reliable price range so you always know what to expect before you commit.
If you have a budget in mind, we'll go over what's possible, and I'll be more than happy to make you something that fits your budget.
Depending on what you want to get, I might quote you an exact cost, or an hourly estimate. For large, sleevework, or multi session pieces, I recommend Half or Full Day Sessions which are slightly discounted from my hourly rate. I tattoo pretty fast and am able to get quite a bit done in a few hours time.
Consultations | ALWAYS FREE
Hourly Rate | $150/hr
Half Day Session | $400
Full Day Session | $800
Half Day Sessions
Half days are discounted from my hourly rate.
This option is great for large, or multi-session pieces, allowing you to save more money over time, budget an exact price per session, or to better plan a specific time slot into your schedule.
Half days are 3 hours of tattooing time.
Please plan for about 4 to 4.5 hours total to allow additional time for paperwork, stenciling, bandaging and checkout.
3 Hours | $400
Full Day Sessions
Full days are discounted from my hourly rate.
This option is great for large, or multi-session pieces, allowing you to save more money over time, budget an exact price per session, or to better plan a specific time slot into your schedule.
Full days are 6 hours of tattooing time.
Please plan for about 7-8 hours total to allow additional time for paperwork, stenciling, breaks, bandaging and checkout. If we finish, or tap out before or around 3 hours, you will only be charged for a $400 Half Day Session. The discounted $800 Full Day Rate doesn't change if you tap out, or if we finish less than 2 hours earlier than anticipated.
6 hours is a long time to be tattooed, please eat well, be well rested before arriving, and make sure you are prepared. Most of the time we will take a short break to order food midway through for an energy boost, but it's important to be well fed and hydrated before you arrive!
Check out my Appointment Prep Info below for more information.
6 Hours | $800
How to Prepare for Your Appointment:
Bring your Photo ID/Drivers License
You must be at least 18 years of age to be tattooed, no exceptions.
The Health Department requires all tattoo procedures to begin with signing a waiver of consent, with all of the clients contact information, and proof of Identification. The lot numbers of every single needle and ink I use during our procedure is recorded on this waiver, and is kept by the shop, for The Health Department. You will read and sign this waiver in order to consent to the tattoo procedure.
Eat well & be hydrated
Eating a good meal before, and/or during your session is extremely important. Your body will be using a ton of Adrenaline during the tattoo to help numb out some of the pain, and not having food/energy will make your adrenaline crash sooner, resulting in a more painful tattoo. Feel free to bring snacks!
For longer sessions (4+ hours) my clients and I often order food to help us both get through the remainder of the session, and this helps a ton with adrenaline crash. Carbs like rice or pasta are highly recommended for quick energy.
Being Hydrated results in healthier skin, better equipped to heal your tattoo. Drink a ton of water in the days before your appointment, and bring beverages with you to your appointment. I also have bottled water available at the shop
Dress comfortably, with access to Tattoo Area
Wear something that allows for easy access to the tattoo location. For chest/sternum/butt/upper thighs/full backs, a clean bathing suit/bikini top/bottom, or thong, is a good choice and easy to work around. We have privacy screens, and also Pasties on hand if you need them. Do not wear anything that you'll be devastated if it gets stained, just in case ink sprays on it.
Be comfortable. You might be sitting here a while, and it might not always be super pleasant. Wear something comfy. Bringing headphones, a phone charger, a book, or a handheld game sometimes helps take your mind out of the tattoo.
Arrive on time
Generally I prefer if clients don't arrive earlier than 10-15 minutes before we are scheduled, to avoid a potentially long wait. My morning slot appointments are scheduled earlier than the shop opens, so there may not be anyone there yet if you arrive too early! I also use the time between appointments to clean up and re-setup my equipment, and have a lunch break. If you arrive early please feel free to come inside, but just know you'll likely need to wait until our scheduled start time!
Please let me know if you will be more than 10 minutes late, whether by email, or responding to the Appointment Reminders. This is usually no problem, it just helps me contact any other clients I have in a timely manner if I need to push back their appointment a little bit. If you arrive very late, depending on the situation, I may need to reschedule you if I won't have enough time to complete the tattoo. Thank you for understanding!
Moisturize days ahead of time
Tattoos heal better on healthy skin. In the days before your appointment, moisturize the area that will be tattooed well. This isn't crucial, but it does help! Any lotion is fine, but I highly recommend Palmers Cocoa Butter, since I recommend this for aftercare as well.
Be prepared for Aftercare
Aftercare is the most important part of a well-healed tattoo. I guarantee all of my work, so long as you follow my aftercare instructions. Click Here for instructions on how to care for your tattoo, and see the supplies you'll need.
Different product ingredients, UV Exposure, sunburn, and damage from swimming/extended time underwater, result in different negative effects on freshly healing tattoos.
My aftercare products of choice are specifically chosen for this very dry, and very sunny climate. Please follow my instructions, and my instructions only, and feel free to ask questions!
Notify me of any health conditions
Your waiver will ask you a bunch of health questions. Please also talk to me about any health conditions you think might be relevant, or if you are on any medications, so that I can take any necessary precautions for both of our safety.
If you are allergic to Peppermint, Latex, or Adhesives, or have ever experienced an infection or allergic reaction to ink in the past, please let me know before we start.
Don't be nervous!
I will always do everything I can to make sure you're comfortable during your tattoo. If this is your first tattoo, it is difficult to describe what to expect it to feel like, but I promise most of the time it's less painful than you're anticipating. Most people describe it as being "annoying" rather than painful, but it will definitely hurt. Tattoos are most painful when they require 3+ hours, are extremely detailed, or are located in a sensitive area. Being hungry, dehydrated, sleep deprived, hung over, or sick will also make the tattoo feel much more painful.
If you plan on using, or are considering using numbing cream, please let me know. Follow the instructions on the cream exactly. Oftentimes, they are most effective if applied liberally 2 to 3 hours BEFORE your appointment, and wrapped in saran wrap to soak in. Sometimes a second coat after one hour of leaving it wrapped is recommended. Instructions vary by product, follow them carefully.
If the numbing cream contains Epinephrine, or Lidocaine, do not drink coffee or caffiene on the day of your appointment, neither before or after. The mixture of these ingredients with caffiene, can potentially cause serious heart palpitations.
Don't use anything with more than 5% lidocaine, intended for topical use only. Anything higher can potentially stop your heart.
I have Numbing Spray on hand, but this is only effective after the skin is opened, and only works during long shading sessions.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!
