general

where are you based? Greenville, SC

machine or hand poke? Machine

what do I need to know before my appointment? I am currently working from my private home studio off of Wade Hampton Blvd. I will send you the address close to your session. there are no steps, so the studio is wheel chair acceptable. I do have 2 dogs, so if you are allergic - please communicate with me in advance. there is no bathroom available, so pls go before you come.

Let me know in advance if you plan to bring a guest - please limit it to just one guest.

booking

how do I book with you? You can book with me via Instagram DM or email.

In your message, please let me know the following info: your name, pronouns, design(s) that you want, placement/size, budget if you have any, and which days work best for you. Lastly, if I can do something to make you more comfortable don’t hesitate to ask.

Please also send your phone number. People often take breaks from social media - and I would love a way to get in contact with you if that happens.

what is your availability? I work a M-F 9-5, so I generally tattoo on week day evenings or weekend mornings. I will try to make something work, but we may have to plan far in advance.

pricing

do you require a deposit? I do require a $15 deposit that can be sent via Venmo or Cash App in order to secure the appointment. Deposits will be included in the price of the tattoo and are refundable as long as you give me 48h notice. Please note the deposit will be withheld if you do not show up to your appointment or have to reschedule more than once. Lastly, if I have to cancel the appointment for any reason and you don't want or can't reschedule, I will return the deposit.

what is your pricing scale? Pricing will depend on the size of the tattoo, complexity of the design, and the estimated time it will take me to complete it. My minimum is $50. When you book with me, I will give you a pricing based on what you’re looking to get. If you would like a better idea of what to expect, I have provided some example pricing below:

  • 1 flash tattoo, black, 3 in or less - this would be around $75

  • 2 flash tattoos, black, ~3 in each - this would be around $100

  • 1 flash tattoo, full color, ~6 in - this would be around $120

  • 1 custom design, black, ~6 in - this would be around $130 idk

flash / designs

how can I see your flash sheets? All my current available flash is here. I update this pretty often!

do you repeat flash? Yes - if you want your tattoo to be exclusive I will include an additional fee to officially retire the design.

can I edit an existing design? Yes - editing the design may increase the fee.

black vs. color? I can do any of my designs in black or color. I am still learning how to pack color, so please let do not expect perfection :)

do you take custom requests? I will take any custom design requests as long as I am still able to do the drawing in my style :) I will not tattoo another artist’s design without seeing their written permission. If I do not feel confident in the design request, I will let you know.

I especially love tattooing children’s drawings or your loved one’s handwriting.

Apart from tattooing - I also enjoy doing posters, album covers, band merch, logos, commissioned drawings, paintings, mosaic pieces, or anything else you might see on my page!

tattoo care

do you do free touch ups? For sure. Sometimes tattoos need touch-ups… especially if you got some of my early work! Touch ups will be free and it helps me continue learning. It’s always best if I can touch things up while putting another piece on you in addition hehe.

tattoo after-care? Healing skin can vary from person to person, so you’ll hear different ways of healing it. In the end, you’ll learn what works best for you as you get more ink. Here’s what I recommend:

  1. I will wrap the tattoo and you can take it off after 1-2 hours. If you opt to use “dermshield” or “saniderm”, you can leave that on for like 24 hours, however people vary here.

  2. On the first day, it is normal for some excess ink and plasma to gather in the bandage. Once you remove the bandage, rinse your tattoo with water and a small amount of neutral pH soap (no fragrance, glitter, etc - just soap). Air dry or dry with a paper towel.

  3. For the next 3 days clean your tattoo 2 times per day and moisturize it. For moisturizer, make sure there is no fragrance, body shimmer, etc. I recommend Aquaphor or Hustle Butter. Make sure to only apply the amount required to cover your tattoo - do not over do it.

  4. After a few days it’ll start to scab over and itch - do not pick at it! I know it’s tempting.

  5. Once healed, Treat your tattoo like the other skin on your body - protect it from the sun, and moisturize it every now and then.

Here are some other best common practices after getting tatted:

  • Good rule of thumb: Keep it clean, keep it dry, keep it out of the sun.

  • Avoid clothing that will rub or apply pressure on your tattoo while it’s healing.

  • No submerging your healing tattoo in water (baths, swimming, etc).

  • A tattoo is essentially a cut in your skin so treat it gently and don’t over-treat it.

other

why didn’t you post my tattoo? It’s not that I don’t like your tattoo!!! There are many factors that can make me not post photos: bad lighting, blurry, lost in the camera roll, or just laziness. But I always want healed pictures!

do you sale your designs? If you're not able to make it this way to get tatted, but would like to get one of my tattoos done by a different artist… just ask! There are some designs I am a lot comfortable doing this with - however, some are more special to me and I might say no :)

if you have more questions, please feel free to dm me or email me at jhunterburgess@gmail.com