Yokai Ink Studio LLC

Our shop minimum is $60.00 and our hourly rate is $120.00 an hour. By having a consultation I can give an accurate estimate to the price of your tattoo. If you're working with a budget please let me know beforehand so I can see what I can do to accommodate that! To get the most accurate quote, have a reference picture or Pinterest board and an approximate size in inches that you would like to get. Saying you want something "smallish" or "medium-sized" is relative and is more helpful when I have a size in inches.

First I require an in person consultation. This allows for me to see the site where you want to receive the tattoo. I have to see if the area is suitable for what you're looking for. It also allows me to take a picture of the area. This allows me to design your tattoo with the flow of your existing anatomy. THIS IS CRUCIAL FOR ALL COVER-UPS! Shoot me an email to set up a consultation.

After that, I will take a $60.00 non-refundable deposit to secure your appointment on the schedule. The $60.00 will come off the price of the tattoo. For multi-session tattoos, we will carry the deposit over and it will come off of your last session. 

About a week to a couple of days before your appointment I will be reaching out to confirm your appointment via emaill. If there is no confirmation made 24 hours before your appointment, you may be asked to reschedule. 

No call/ no shows will have their deposit forfeit. 

I adore children! But because I love kids, you cannot bring them to the studio. Due to the nature of tattoos: exposure to plasma, needles, biohazard waste and harsh cleaning chemicals, I do not allow children in my studio space. We are doing PERMANENT things to your person, and limiting distractions is imperative. 

I prefer card! I do not carry cash or change as it is a security risk for myself, but if you feel like tipping in cash (which is very much appreciated, but not expected) I would ask that you plan to have exact change.

I offer my clients ONE free touch up (on the tattoo I preformed on them) within 90 days of their appointment. You will have to schedule this, I do not do touch ups on a walk-in basis. If however the tattoo needs to be touched up due to negligence, lack of proper aftercare, or past the 90 day free period it will be at the client's expense. 

If you have existing work, from another artist that needs touching up, this is called a rework. It's also imperative that you come in for an in person consultation so I can assess what can be done and get on the same page as my client. A rework will either be priced out or completed at the hourly rate. 

Yes. I am not comfortable putting ink in areas that can possibly be dangerous or have a tendency to not hold ink well. Eyelids, inner lips, palms, the sides of fingers, the soles of feet, and certain areas underneath your underwear line. Also any symbols or themes that are incensed by hate. As a POC in the LGBTQ+ community, marking someone permanently is something I do not take lightly, and will not contribute to something I am uncomfortable with.

The short answer is yes. They're not very comfortable. The best comparison I've gathered over the years is that it feels like a cat scratch on a sunburn. It's different person to person. Pain tolerances vary spot-to-spot and every individual is different. If you'd like to use a lidocaine cream beforehand, PLEASE EMAIL ME FOR SPECIFICS. 

As of right now, no. Not with Covid-19 still being highly communicable. I am appointment only until further notice. Please wear a mask unless fully vaccinated. 

Deposits are good for up to one year of putting down your deposit. The deposit will come off the price of your tattoo. If you cancel or fail to show up to your appointment, you will forfeit your deposit. You will need to put down another deposit to get back on the schedule if this is the case. My shop maintains a no-refund policy. If you need to reschedule, please do so at least 24 hours before your appointment. As the sole owner, I foot the bill for rent, supplies, taxes, etc. I have no 401k or benefits. If you do not show up, I don't get paid. I am eternally grateful for those who sympathize and understand this! 

Yes! If you have the ashes of the dearly departed loved one, I can mix some of the ash into the pigment of your tattoo. Make sure you bring a small amount (just a pinch or so) that is free of larger chunks and has a powdery consistency. 

• No drinking or narcotics at least the night before. I will NOT tattoo you if you're hung over or impaired. 
• Bring a valid form of ID: driver's license, passport, state ID. It must be an unexpired, government issued, photo ID. 
• No blood thinners such as NSAIDs (ibuprofen) before your appointment (before coming off any medication, contact your physician to make sure you can do this safely).
• If you are taking Accutane, you cannot get tattooed. 
• Eat a hearty meal at least two hours before your appointment and be sure to be well hydrated. 
• If you can help it, try not to over-indulge in high-caffeinated drinks or smoke (an abnormally large amount) to prevent blood thinning.
• Eat something high in sugar (as long as you're dietarily allowed) to prevent your blood sugar levels from dropping. Please feel free do bring a snack for larger sessions- I encourage a snack break (but would appreciate you not eating during the active tattoo session). 
• It's also good practice to take a shower and have the site washed.
• Wear something comfortable that you're not afraid to get ink on! 
• Please reschedule if you are feeling unwell. You're putting your body through a light trauma and healing a tattoo on top of being sick doesn't bode well. 

Yes! Only if you use one of these two brands:  Zensa or Hush.

These are the two brands I have found don't alter the texture or consistency of your skin and won't adversely affect your tattoo. Other brands have a tendency to make the area of skin it's applied to either swell up, or make the skin "gummy" to where the skin sticks to the needle upon the needle exiting the skin. Topical lidocaine products can also make the area temporarily lighter, this can cause discoloration, uneven linework, and a host of other complications. 

You must also use the lidocaine cream PROPERLY! If you show up to your appointment with a bottle of product, and it hasn't been already applied to your skin, you've pushed your appointment back at least an hour! 

The best way to use lidocaine cream is to take a hot shower before application and open up the pores in your skin.  Then dry off, liberally apply a thick layer on the site of where your tattoo will be to allow the product to absorb into your skin. Plastic wrap the area to further aid absorption and to insure the product doesn't get everywhere. You have to wear the lidocaine for at least a half hour to an hour BEFORE your appointment to ensure maximum efficacy. You will then come into the studio, still saran-wrapped, and I will wipe the product off to insure maximum potency.