I offer three rates depending on the type of work:

• Half-day tattoo sessions (up to 3 hours long) --- $300/hour ($200 booking deposit)

• Full-day tattoo sessions (4 to 6 hours long) --- $275/hour ($400 booking deposit)

• Multiple full-day tattoo sessions --- $250/hour ($400 booking deposit, applied to the final session)

Prices include design labor. I do not charge extra drawing fees.

Full-day tattoo sessions include up to 50 minutes free for a meal and rest breaks.

After you submit an inquiry, I will estimate how long of a session your tattoo may require.

My most up-to-date availabilities can be viewed on my online scheduler. Before requesting an appointment, please follow the booking instructions.

Most of the time, I am able to consult clients entirely via email. However, sometimes a project really needs an in-person consultation. If I find this to be the case, I will ask to schedule an in-person consultation with you. My consultation fee is $150.

I am focused on tattooing black and gray artwork.

I don't copy other artists' designs, but I am open to reinterpreting pre-existing artwork in my own style. I am also open to tattooing designs that have been commissioned/purchased from another artist specifically to be tattooed, on a case-by-case basis.

Yes, they are just as permanent.

Yes, but because of the limited space inside the shop, bring no more than 1 companion.

Your tattoo will fully heal within 2 weeks. There is usually little to no scabbing or weeping. The ink will continue to settle and darken for about another 2 weeks.

At the end of a tattoo session, I typically use Derm Shield from Recovery Aftercare. It is a latex-free, transparent matte film adhesive bandage. You should wear this bandage for 1-3 days before gently removing it and cleaning your tattoo and the skin surrounding it with water and a gentle soap, being sure to clean off any residue on the skin. You may wear a second application of Derm Shield for several more days. Do not wear any bandage longer than a week.

Avoid sweating excessively while wearing the bandage. Remove the bandage if you notice it collecting sweat. If you notice any skin irritation under the bandage, remove it promptly, clean the area, and do not reapply the bandage, as you may be experiencing an allergic reaction to the adhesive.

If you have previously experienced allergic reactions to bandage adhesives, you should not use Derm Shield or any similar film bandage. I will bandage your tattoo using an alternative method.

After the bandaging period, simply keep the tattoo moisturized with a thin layer of fragrance-free lotion or ointment. I recommend Lubriderm or shea butter.

Until the tattoo is fully healed: Do not swim or soak it underwater. Do not leave it exposed to direct sunlight.

To maintain the authenticity of my artwork, I prefer to keep custom designs private until we meet for your tattoo.

For large custom projects, I can usually share a mockup ahead of time.

If there are small changes you'd like to make to the design, I can make them during the appointment before we start the tattoo. However, if a complete redesign is needed, we may need to reschedule the appointment.

• Avoid prolonged sun exposure in the days leading up to your tattoo. Do not get sunburnt in the area where you are getting tattooed.

• Rest well before your tattoo day. This will help make the tattoo session more comfortable.

• Stay hydrated and bring water. This helps moisturize your skin and will give the tattoo its best results.

• Have a meal before the appointment (especially if you may be here for a longer session). You are welcome to bring snacks to eat during breaks. Being nourished and fed will improve your pain tolerance and reduce stress.

• You are welcome to bring headphones, earplugs, books, electronic devices, or any other non-disruptive form of personal comfort/entertainment.

• Payment of the remaining tattoo balance can be accepted as cash, Venmo, and/or Zelle. Cards are not accepted.

• Masks are required inside the shop. We can provide one for you.

You are not required to tip, nor will you be judged or shamed for not tipping. That being said, I welcome any tips as a generous gift.

Notify me as soon as possible.

If you booked your appointment through the online scheduler, you can reschedule or cancel via the link that was sent to you after booking. Otherwise, email me at jazz.ink.tattoo@gmail.com or text me at 1 (510) 827-1955.

After your appointment has been accepted, you have until 1 week before the appointment to reschedule for free. After that, you must place a new deposit to reschedule.

If you cancel or miss your appointment, you must place a new deposit to reschedule.

Touch-ups are free of charge up to 6 months after the original tattoo was completed. Touch-ups for hands and feet will be billed $100/hour.