FAQs

How old do I need to be to receive a tattoo or Piercing?

Tattoos:

New York law requires persons be 18 years old with valid government issued ID to be tattooed. Parental consent for a minor (under 18) is NOT allowed. No exceptions.

Piercings:

Effective October 28, 2012, New York State Public Health Law Article 4A. prohibits body piercing on a person under eighteen (18) years of age unless the person provides the body piercing establishment with written consent from a parent or legal guardian. The parent or legal guardian must sign a New York State Department of Health consent form (DOH 5072) in the presence of the owner of the body art establishment or in the presence of the body artist. Written parental consent is not required for piercing of the ear.

Can I bring my child? Can I bring my pet?

Although we LOVE animals and find kids to be pretty adorable too, children and pets are not allowed. ADA compliant Service dogs are allowed. Emotional Support Animals and Therapy Animals do not have public access rights to non pet friendly establishments in NY and therefore will not be able to accompany you within the building . If childcare/ petcare conflicts with your appointment, kindly reschedule.

Can I bring food/beverages?

Yep! Clients are encouraged to eat a sufficient meal before the appointment to stabilize blood sugar and provide the body with stamina. No alcohol. Avoid excess caffeine.

Does V&V Tattoo Studio take walk-ins?

Tattoos: In order to provide the best possible experience tattoos are primarily done by appointment, only. This allows for better preparation for the artist and the client. On occasion we can accommodate walk-ins. Please call to check for availability. Guests are always welcome to visit during business hours to check the place out, schedule a consultation, or make retail/merchandise purchases.

Piercings: Walk-ins or appointment available for piercings.

How do I make an appointment?

The best way to make an appointment is through this website. Click the “Appointments” tab in the pull down menu OR click the “book” button at the bottom of any page.

For new clients or new tattoos you will first need to schedule a free consultation. Usually this takes 15-20 minutes. At the end of the consultation you and your artist will schedule you tattoo appointment. If you are in need of multiple appointments for a single large tattoo project you may book multiple appointments at once with your artist at the end of the consultation AND you also have the ability to schedule a session based on 2, 4, or 6 hour segments through the website. However, this feature is for clients who have already had and in person consultation. Please do not book a session through the website if you have not spoken to an artist, otherwise the appointment will not be confirmed.

Tattoo appointments are not scheduled over the phone.

What should I expect during my consultation?

After check-in you may be seated in the waiting area. Your artist will sit with you to go over your ideas in detail. Feel free to show any references you have collected in preparation . Your references do not to be exactly the tattoo you want as the aim is to create a custom tattoo unique to you. Moreover it is helpful to see what style of tattoos you like. You will be given an estimate of hours or number of sessions needed to complete the tattoo (for large projects requiring more than one session), price or hourly charge, and lastly your tattoo appointment(s) will be scheduled. There is a minimum $50 deposit to book an appointment due at the end of the consultation and at the time of scheduling. *DEPOSITS MUST BE COMPLETED WITH DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD*

What is a tattoo deposit? What is the deposit policy?

The deposit holds your appointment. The deposit serves as a form of agreement between you and the artist. It is deducted from the overall cost of your tattoo given that you arrive to your appointment. The deposit allows for ONE reschedule with 24 hours notice in which case it would roll over to the following appointment if you have one already scheduled OR it will roll over to the reschedule date. If you reschedule more than once or if you provide less than 24 hours notice of the need to reschedule the initial deposit will be forfeited and an additional deposit will be required to schedule a new appointment. No call/No shows will forfeit the deposit. No Call/No Show to appointments or cancelling with less than 24 hours notice will result in automatic charge to the card used to book the appointment for the remaining balance owed for the session or a minimum $200. Deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE. No exceptions.

What should I expect on the day of my tattoo appointment?

It is important to mention that you come to your appointment prepared. Please get a good night’s sleep beforehand, eat and hydrate at least 2 hours before your appointment. You do not need to shave in advance as the artist always preforms this step in preparation to the stencil application. You must bring your government issued ID to be photocopied, fill out release forms provided at time of arrival (you may request a copy). Release forms are kept on file for 7 years. After check-in, you’ll be brought to the tattoo station where you and the artist will discuss size, placement, and any other details necessary to the tattoo. A stencil will be made. Afterwards, the area of skin to be tattooed will be prepared and stencil applied. After the stencil is dry, you will be shown need cartridges with expiration dates. The tattoo process will continue thereafter. If at any point during your tattoo session you feel uncomfortable or need a break, for any reason, do not hesitate to communicate with your artist. Accommodations can be made to make you feel at ease. Once the tattoo session is completed the area will be cleaned and covered with a special tattoo bandage. You will be given aftercare instructions verbally and sent home with an aftercare instructions sheet. You may purchase aftercare ointments from the retail section at Check-Out. In the event that a touch up is needed on a healed tattoo, an appointment is required with no additional charge. Tips are always appreciated but never required. Cash or Card is accepted at Check-Out.