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Artists
KAYla hang • resident artist / owner
Instagram: @k_inx
E-mail: k.inxbooking@gmail.com
Hours: Mon - Thurs 12pm - 6pm. Last appt starts at 6pm. Closed Friday and weekends.
Kho lor • resident artist
Instagram: @kolorinks
E-mail: kolorinks@gmail.com
Hours: MTThFS 12pm - 7pm. Last appt starts at 7pm. Closed Wednesdays and Sundays.
GIGI MONSTAR • APPRENTICE
Instagram: @monstar.inks
E-mail: monstarinks@gmail.com
Hours: Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun 12pm - 6pm. Last appt starts at 6pm. Closed Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
How to book
Our artists book 1-2 months out. Exceptions can be discussed for clients who would need to fly out for their appointment. Turn on story notifications on your artist’s Instagram to stay updated about when their books open. There are no waitlists or email subscriptions at this time.
**Submit ONE form/email if you are inquiring for multiple people or multiple tattoos in the same session.
Once your artist’s books are OPEN:
Fill out their BOOK form on website
OREmail them and include ALL of the following to be considered:
BRIEF descriptions/image references
rough size in inches
placement options
A list of YOUR preferred available dates/times.
Keep your artist’s shop hours and booking period in mind. The more dates/times you provide the easier it will be to find a slot for you! :)
location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Studio address will be emailed once your appointment is confirmed.
current rates
Kayla • @k_inx
$200 minimum.
Most pieces are priced by size and detail.
Larger projects/multi-minis are $200/hr or $1200/6+ hours as an all day session
Kho • @kolorink
$100 minimum.
$125/hr
gigi • @monstar.inks
$50 minimum
$50/hr
age restriction?
According to Wisconsin State Laws, you must be at least 18 years of age regardless of parental/guardian consent (see Wisconsin Legis. SPS 221.12).
design process + styles
Please look at your artist’s work on their Instagram profile to see if they are the right fit for your vision. We do not send drafts of designs beforehand. Quick/minor changes can be made during your session.
Our artists do not do cover ups.
A GENERAL LIST OF THINGS our artists want to focus on:
@k_inx
microrealism
color
random objects
multi-minis / sticker tattoos
@kolorinks
anime
illustrative
color
@monstar.inks
open to most styles as Gigi is still a learning apprentice
blackwork
spooky/witchy
mini/sticker
fineline
touch-up policy
TOUCH UP PRICING
Within 1 year of receiving tattoo
free
After 1 year of receiving tattoo OR additional touch ups
@k_inx – $150 minimum/session
@kolorinks – $85 minimum/session
If the tattoo was not well taken care of, we reserve the right to charge a fee regardless of the one-year grace period.
to book a touch up, Email your artist…
whether their books are open or closed. They will get you in as soon their schedule allows.
Important to knoW
Touch up appointments made while books are closed are only reserved for parts of your tattoo that have faded during the healing process. Additionally, you may not request a new tattoo to be done at the same time as this allows us to keep our booking process fair for everyone else. Please plan accordingly – requesting a touch up appointment 10-11 months later does not guarantee an appointment within the grace period.
Any additions requested that weren’t done to the tattoo initially does not count as a touch up. This would require a completely new session when your artist’s books are open and will be charged for accordingly.
flash + Deposits
Flash are predesigned tattoos.
Your artist’s flash pieces can only be viewed in their "Flash" highlight on their Instagram.
All flash is first come first serve once books are OPEN and require a non-refundable $50 deposit that will go towards the total cost.
Although flash cannot be claimed when books are CLOSED, you may still request a quote.
To receive a quote, email MUST include:
flash number or screenshot of flash
size you want it in inches
desired placement
availability (only if books are OPEN)
Requests will NOT be considered or responded to if any of the above is missing.
**Disclaimer: if you claim the design, book a date, but cancel, you MUST reschedule within 3 days or you forfeit the flash AND the required deposit. An additional deposit will be required if you end up rescheduling after the 3 day period.
form of payment/ tipping
PAYMENT
Your artist will let you know their preferred payment method when you receive your appointment details.
TIPPING
Tipping for tattoos is however much you feel you want to give your artist. It is not required, of course, but it is appreciated :)
Can I bring a friend?
You may bring one person along to your appointment.
Running Late, Cancellation, Rescheduling
RUNNING LATE
Please e-mail your artist if you think you’ll arrive later than your appointment time. BUT…
15 minutes late without notice will forfeit your session and/or deposit.
30 minutes late without notice will forfeit your session and/or deposit AND result in a no call no show.
CANCELLATION/RESCHEDULING
Please give your artist a 48-hour notice to cancel/reschedule your current appointment. Failure to do so will forfeit any deposits made.
*NOTE
If you had a deposit forfeited for any of the above reasons, a new deposit of equal value will have to be made in order to reschedule your session.
If an appointment is cancelled and/or rescheduled 2 or more times for the same piece (especially with short notice), chances of rebooking in the future are unlikely and any deposits will be forfeited. Please plan accordingly since we are appointment only.
NO CALL, NO SHOWS
Being 30 minutes late to your appointment without notice will result in a no call no show.
We do NOT rebook no call no shows.
We are appointment-only for a reason, because we find it important to have that one-on-one time to be able to work with our clients and bring their vision to life. Therefore, if we don't receive any kind of notice, we will assume there is no interest to continue working with us. It's a waste of both of our time, so please don't do this if you want a chance to book in the future!
Temporary tattoo Application Instructions
01. location
Choose where you want to apply the tattoo (TIP: flatter areas that do not fold, stretch, or rub against clothing will last longer).
02. prep skin
Avoid body hair (shave area of skin if necessary). Clean skin with rubbing alcohol and paper towel then let dry, otherwise tattoo will not stick properly.
03. cut it out
Using a sharp pair of scissors, carefully cut out your tattoo as close to the design as possible. This will enhance and improve its look and longevity.
04. application
Peel the clear, plastic layer to expose the adhesive. Carefully press the sticky side firmly onto your skin while avoiding air bubbles. Take a wet towel or cloth and press against the tattoo for 30 - 45 seconds or once the paper is fully soaked. Carefully slide off the paper backing and let dry.
05. finish
Optional: lightly dust with finishing powder or baby powder to get a more realistic matte finish.