Q:  I'M NEW TO TATTOOING, WHERE DO I START?

Before booking an appointment, have a few concrete ideas in mind about how you want your tattoo to look, and where you’d like it placed on your body. 

Once you have some ideas in mind, we invite you to look through our work. We’re happy to work with you to create your vision.

Q:  HOW DO I PREPARE FOR MY APPOINTMENT?

On the days leading up to the tattoo, make sure to hydrate as much as possible by drinking lots of water, lightly exfoliating the skin, taking baths, and keeping your skin moisturized. On the day you come in to be tattooed and the day before, it is important that you don’t consume alcohol or take any aspirin. Please be clear-headed, healthy, and have a full belly! These conditions will ensure the best possible start for your tattoo, and help make the experience positive. How well your tattoo heals has everything to do with how well you take care of it afterwards so be prepared to follow the aftercare instructions your artist provides. Your artist will touch up your skin art after it is healed (some of them for free, check with them directly). We want you to be absolutely happy with your new tattoo.

Q:  DOES IT HURT?

Yes, as a general rule, it hurts to get tattooed. However, people have varying tolerance to pain, and some places on the body hurt more than others. Most people find that the fear of being tattooed is far worse than the pain they actually experience. All kinds of people get tattooed, and almost everyone is able to tolerate the sensation. Some people even find that they really like being tattooed!

Q:  ONCE I'VE DECIDED I WANT A TATTOO, HOW DOES THE PROCESS WORK?

Typically, artists will have a deposit to hold your appointment and draw a design for your tattoo. Generally, please be clean, and don’t wear any fragrant products on the day of your appointment!

If you change your mind, be sure to contact your artist directly and give advance notice. Since many of us book weeks/month in advance, the sooner you are able to cancel your tattoo the better.

Q:  HOW SAFE IS TATTOOING?

Many people have concerns about the safety of being tattooed. At Your Mom’s Favorite Tattoo, we are serious about our cleanliness and sterilization procedures. We use sterile one-time use tubes and needles. Our artists will be happy to discuss any concerns that you may have about tattoo safety. It is important to us that you are and feel safe in our shop.

Q:  WHAT ABOUT TIPPING?

It's common practice to tip your tattoo artist if you are happy with your tattoo, or felt you got extra attention. If you can afford it, a good tip is 20-25% just like a restaurant, but any token of appreciation is welcome.

Q:  HOW DO I PAY FOR THE TATTOO?

Your deposit to hold your appointment will go towards the cost of your tattoo, and at the end of the appointment you pay for the rest of the tattoo.

We accept Venmo, PayPal, Zelle and (preferably) cash.

NO CREDIT CARDS.