Frequently Asked Questions

How much will this cost?

Piercing:

  • Most piercings will start at $90 (includes a $45 procedural fee)

  • Will vary depending on material/type of jewelry chosen.

Tattoo

  • Our shop minimum is $80, our artists’ rates are $150/hr.

  • Estimates may be offered initially, final price will be determined at the end of the session.

  • Examples of tattoos and their estimated cost:


WHere Should I park?

  • Free street parking starts 4 blocks directly East of the shop. (25 S Gilbert, Iowa City, Iowa, 52240). Iowa Ave, College St, and Washington St are good streets to start scouting. Give yourself an extra 15 minutes to find a spot and walk.

  • Tower Place and Parking offers the 1st hour free, then $2/hr.

  • Chauncey Swan Ramp offers the 1st hour free, then $2/hr. Free on Sundays.

  • Downtown parking meters are $2.25/hr. They are free after 6pm. They are free on Sundays.

Cancellation policy/deposits

For tattoos, we collect a $50 non-refundable deposit to reserve a spot in the calendar. If you cancel within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment, we will keep your deposit. Last minute reschedules may be considered in case of emergency. The $50 will be deducted from the total price come time to checkout.

If you are running late, please just let us know. If we don’t hear anything within 15 minutes of your scheduled appointment, we will assume you are not coming to your appointment.

age requirements?

Tattoo : must be 18, no exceptions.

Piercing : under 18 must be accompanied by parent/guardian. Must be 6+ for earlobe piercings. Must be 12+ for helix piercings. Must be 15+ for most other piercings. Must be 18+ for surface piercings.

Numbing Cream?

We don’t recommend numbing cream for small tattoos. We do not provide numbing cream. If you have applied numbing cream before your appointment, make sure to tell your artist.