tattoo info + policies

Booking information

Fill out submission requests via venue.ink/@hayu.ink

• You must be 18+ to book a tattoo. I will not tattoo anyone under 18 (even with guardian consent), sun damaged/burnt skin, or people who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Placements I prefer to tattoo include arms, legs, torso (chest, ribs, hips, etc.). No ears, face, hands, or feet unless otherwise communicated (email me!).

• Pricing estimates will be quoted upon booking, and are subject to change on the appointment day. Final cost is based on size, design complexity, placement, as well as hours spent drawing/editing.

• Flash can be booked directly via venue.ink. Flash are repeatable unless otherwise specified, and I can always make alternate versions of designs that have been claimed. Any design in color ink can be done in black ink.
  Flash are typically around $250-$550 each for up to hand size designs. Whether it’s on the higher or lower end will depend on details, size, and color ink.

  • Variations: any major variation of a flash design is considered a custom design.

  • Multiple flash: please submit a custom design request and include all flash you are interested in getting in one session. I will give rough quotes for each. Depending on the designs, I may throw in a discount for a multi-piece session.

• Custom design requests must be for my own style (reminiscent of my flash or past work) and not mimicking another artist’s style. I will reject any requests that are not a good fit for me. 
  Custom pieces cost $200/hr with a $250 min. Once I understand the request, I provide a quote based on total estimated tattooing time to give you an idea. If you have a budget, I will design with that in mind.

  Custom designs will be shared at the appointment or a day before via email. I take feedback, work on the design, and go through the changes in-person during the appointment.

• Color tattoos may require multiple sessions depending on your skin, how things heal, and the desired amount of saturation or color vibrancy.

  If you are interested in a color ink patch test, please mention this in the booking form.

  Color ink patch tests for Black and Brown folx (those with melanated skin) are always free.

• Scheduling: If your request aligns, I will send you a few options for appointment dates. You can message me in our appointment chat if none of them work for you and I will send other options. Please note that at the moment, I am not available on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

  • Booking with a friend (1-3 people getting tattooed): If you are booking together with someone else and want your appointments on the same day, each person must submit a separate request and deposit. You can specify that you want your appointments on the same day in the description of the form. There is a 2-3 person limit for booking on the same day depending on the tattoos.

• Request expiration: Failure to reply or submit a deposit within 7 days may result in your appointment chat being closed so that I can tend to other requests. If this happens and you still want a tattoo, feel free to submit another request! 

Payments

• Deposit: In order to secure your booking, you must pay a non-refundable deposit via Venue.Ink. This deposit will go toward the final balance for the tattoo. Without a deposit, your appointment is not considered booked!

• Final payment: The remaining price of the tattoo (estimate quoted upon booking via Venue.Ink, and subject to change on the appointment day) will be paid upon completion of the tattoo, at the studio. There is a $250 total minimum per person.

• Payment methods I accept: cash, Zelle, or Venmo

• Tips are optional, but very much appreciated as I get 100% of the tip compared to the price of the tattoo which partially goes to the studio for supplies and booth rental. Reviews on google and yelp are also appreciated!

• Touch-ups are free

Reschedules & Cancellations

• 3 days notice: If you need to reschedule an appointment, please do so at least 72 hours in advance. Your deposit can be transferred once to a rescheduled date with more than 72 hours notice. If you reschedule again after that, you will need to put down a new deposit. 

• No return on deposit: Your initial booking deposit is non-refundable and will not be returned in the event of a cancellation or no-show.

• No-shows: I will not reschedule no-shows (not showing up to the appointment without any notice or explanation, or ghosting) to protect my time and practice. Thank you for understanding.

Bringing friends

One additional guest is allowed, and they will have to wait in the front lobby during the tattoo session unless there is a medical need for them to be present during the appointment.