hi, this may sound stupid but can someone be too skinny to get a tattoo? im only like 102lbs and wanted a small one on my lower back. would that be a problem since i dont have like any fat? thank you.
No Problem. Too fat or too skinny is never an issue for getting a tattoo. A huge question that people usually ask is if they plan on getting bigger from working out or if they gain weight will their tattoo shrink or grow and look bad. The skin usually grows equally in proportion, therefore the tattoo will grow equally with the skin. It would have to be a major change in order to effect the tattoo. I have seen many tattoos over the years done on skinny 18 year olds that turned into huge muscle heads and still the tattoo looked great! This is something you should not worry about.
Hi, i was wondering what types of jewelry you guys initially pierce a rook/daith with? could i start off with a curved barbell, or do i need the ball closure? thank so much.
Most of the time we do use a Captive Bead Ring and recommend it as it is easy to take care of and keep clean during the healing process. We do many starting with the Curved BB, but when starting with the BB you must take extra precaution in the healing to ensure it stays clean! We only do the piercing - the most important part is up to you, healing!
This brings up an interesting subject. Tiny tattoos like this - why do they cost as much as they do? The reason is that the artist has to setup thier equipment, needles, ink, gloves and all disposable items just as if they were to do a large tattoo, therefore we have a minumum charge just for a setup. The shop minimum is $60 then add a little as this is just a little more then the minumum tattoo as it is probably a little more involved and probably in an upcharge area like the neck. I would figure around $75-$85 for this tattoo, depending how elaborate you want to get. It is very hard to price tattoos over the internet as we like to sit with the customer and review exactly what they are looking for, all details and size to make an acurate figure of cost. Please refrain from asking prices on the internet site, we prefer to review in person.
Do you guys run your own website or does a company do it. I can spend an hour of my time just hanging out at tattoolous.com. Your photos are really cool. I study photography in school. How do you get your pictures of artists to look like hdrs unless you really are taking hdrs in which case I can tip my hat to you. Nice work!
Yes, we have an in house Marketing Director who is a photographer and web designer. These are HDR's taken by him. Thanks for the compliments and appreciation for the quality of Tattoo Lous!
i am 60 and would like to get a tat of a small horse shoe with a dogs paw in the middle of it as i vol at rescues for them. heres the questioni am on plavex to thin my blood can i get a tattoo safely
You can find prices for all piercings on the Tattoo Lous website FAQ page at http://www.tattoolous.com/faq.html Scroll to the bottom and you will see the link on the right for Piercing Prices....
So I'm planning on getting my lip pierced in a few weeks but I have a couple of questions about it first.
1. Can I buy a lip stud and bring it in to be pierced with? I know a lot of people with lip studs and the studs they were pierced with are bigger than my liking. Or do you sell smaller ones there that I can purchase to be pierced with?
2. How long does it take to heal? 3. Will it leave a big scar if i take it out in a couple of years?
As for the lip piercing yes we have lots of jewelry - come down and take a look at our great displays of body poercing jewelry. As for healing it take about 4-6 weeks to heal. For scaring - the lip heals well, should be min. to no scar! See you soon.
As for your tattoo peeling and being darker underneath, YES IT IS NORMAL!!!! During the healing process of a tattoo the skin will grow over the tattoo and actually make it look dull for a few weeks, many people actually worry about the opposite - they think their tattoo faded, but it really didn’t.... as you are seeing now - the skin eventually will peel and the great deep colors of your tattoo will come back to life... everyone heals differently and different parts of the body heal faster then others so the peeling can happen anywhere in between 1-4 weeks! Good Luck and see you for your next Tattoo as this may be your new addiction!!
do you guys own that club in port jefferson now too? somebody told me you bought bianco. thanks for the shirt its real cool. Im gonna give it to my brother for xmas
i am 16 and would like to get my belly button pierced. my mom and i went to your website and she got the minor piercing consent form notarized and so if we bring that in, her ID, and my ID, will that be all i need to be able to get the piercing? thanks.
As for the inner lip tattoos, yes we do them. They should last many years, but there is no guarantee as this is not the best location for a tattoo. Everyone heals differently and it may ware faster on certain people!
I've been doing research on solid white tattoos. Some people may not be able to hold the white ink & sometimes the tattoo won't show up after it's healed pending skin color etc.
What's your take on white tattoos? And would you do it there? (I confess I want a simple design done on my inner wrist)
Thanks for taking the time to read this. I got my first tattoo done there. You guys really are awesome.
hi, me and two of my friends want to get our bellybuttons peirced, and we were wondering if personaly you think its hurts a lot or not. And also my friend said she heard about people getting their belly buttons frozen before the peircing.. do you guys do that?
Do piercings hurt..... well, it hurts like a little pinch no big deal at all. No need to freeze because the pain level is so low during the piercing. The worst part is that it is sore afterwards.... not the actual piercing itself!!! See you soon!
Cartlidge Piercings cost $30 including Body Jewelry. $40 for a Naval (belly button ring) Piercing includig jewelry! You can see the whole piercing price list on the downloads page of www.tattoolous.com scroll down and it is on the right.
Im wondering about getting sub clavicles as my birthday present to myself, i know its a rare piercing so im wondering if any of your piercers have had experience with this piercing
I just got my second hole pierced at the mall three weeks ago and I think they got to close to my cartilage, is this possible. The lobe around it was hard after they did and and still to this day, that is why I think they pierced my cartilage. Thanks
Hi! I really want to get an inner lip tattoo so I came by the store the other day to talk about pricing and see if you guys had any pictures of lip tattoos done in the past. Unfortunately, I was told that you guys don't do inner lip tattoos anymore but in this thread, you say that you do. I was just wondering what the right answer was. thank you! =]
im sorry i know you said not to ask about pricing over the internet because it's better to do it in person, but i live in GA and i'm going to NY and planning to get a tattoo by you guys (i got great recomendations to go to Lou's). so just in general i know your minimum is $60, but im thinking of getting my daughter's newborn footprint on the back of my shoulder with her name, date of birth and angel wings; around how much would it cost? (just a range, it doesn't really matter how big the range is i just want to have an idea) thanks
Hello - Anything like this is hard to see what is going on over the internet. Stop down anytime and we will take a look at it to see what is going on. Even if you got the hip piercing somewhere other then Tattoo Lous we will still take a look and help you out. See you soon!
hi, i got my tragus pierced 5 months ago and i want to change it, im almost positive it has heeled. how do i get this earring off without having to stop in? I've tried unscrewing the ball and had no luck.
hi, i just got my belly button pierced yesterday nd i got the barbell and i was wondering wat size the barbell is because i want to get a belly button ring for when i can change it and i dont kno what size to get. thanks!
All Naval Piercings start with 14 gauge jewelry. 14 gauge is best size for healing without being able to rip out easily. enjoy! Take great care of your piercing while healing. Let us know if you need to buy jewelry or you would like us to do the first changing for you even if you buy piercing jewelry somewhere else. There is just a $5 fee for changing your piercing as the piercer must setup thier station for you and use a pair of gloves, its worth having a professional do the job.
Absolutely - we only use a needle that is the only way a cartilage piercing should be done, or actually any other piercing with the exception of an ear lobe!
how much does a nose piercing cost with the ring? because I'm thinkig of coming over there tomorrow or Saturday with y mom since I'm sixteen. and also do you sell hoops for the nose?
Im Almost 15 and i got My Bellybutton pierced in November at a different tattoo/piercing place near my house, it was almost painless && it looked so so cute after. I took REALLY good care of it, like i cleaned it everyday, with the solution three times a day, like my guy told me, and i waited four months to take it out, But when i took it out it looked completely fine, it wasnt infected but all of a sudden it started bleeding, not alot, but noticeable, so i cleaned it, and i couldnt get the new Bellybutton ring back in. Why Did it close? And Its been two months and i have a small scar=/ I really want to get it redone, ive waited two months, but would you be able to re-piercee even though like their's a scar?
Unfortunetly piercings do close very fast, everyone is different but most body piercings will close fast. Yes you can come down anytime and we can repierce it for you, we may be able to avoid piercing through the scar but need to see it, otherwise if scar is healed its not a problem. See you soon for your new piercing!
Hi I am 15 years old. My parents will not let me get my belly button pierced. They keep telling me that they will never take me and when I told them I would do it myself they said go ahead. Do you no any places that there is no age to get it done. If my parents were to find out I would just tell them I did it myself..they wouldnt care. But please help me out. I need a place where theres no age limit. Thanks a lot!
Hi, i got my belly button pierced about a month ago and my parents said it was ok to change it, so i changed it yesterday, and it is fine it doesnt hurt or it doesnt seem infected or anything, but i was just wondering if it is bad that i changed it this early? Thanks.
hi, i want to get my nose pierced at your shop. i'm 16 and my moms letting me get it done, but she's worried about what the scaring will be when i take it out years from now. so what kind of scarring will it leave? and what will i need for ID/proof of identity and that stuff? Thanks!!
Hello - you would need to get a notorized letter for permission from your Mom as you are under 18. Your Mom also must be present and you both must have ID. As for scaring- there is very little on a nose piercig if anything. Usually once taken out and fully healed you cannot notice anything!
As for person asking about using a ring or stud in nose piercing. Always a ring in recommended as it is easy to spin and clean, but a stud actually known as a nostril screw- because it is not the same as an ear stud works great and looks the best- you just must be careful in healing it so take extra special care and it will be fine!
White Tattoos- As for white tattoos, white is not the best color in tattooing. The lighter the color the less it lasts or shows up depending upon your lightness of skin color. I always explain this as if you are looking through a light pair of sunglasses or a dark pair of sunglasses. The darker the skin the less a tattoo will show up. Therefore if you have very fair skin white may show up, but by itself white is not strong at all that is why it is mainly used just for highlights next to a dark color so that it will pop. Some people like this light look of a white tattoo, but because of the nature of it and the possibility of it loosing its look all together we do them but DO NOT Guarantee them at all as we stand behind every tattoo done at Tattoo Lous.
Inner lip tattoos. Some tattoo artists do not like to do them as they may fade or spread a bit, therefore there are some tattoo artists at Tattoo Lous who will do them but it is by request per artist. Therefore if you are interested in getting one best bet is to e-mail us at info@tattoolous.com for more info and we can also diret you to an artist!
Any problems with any piercing we always recomend first thing to do is stop by any Tattoo Lous location and let us take a look - even if we did not do your piercing its OK, stop by and let us look at it so we can direct you if you are healing it corretly or not!
Changing a Captive Bead Ring - allot of piercings are done with Captive Bead Rings, these are the hoops with one ball in the center. You cannot unscrew the bead as it is held on by the pressure of the ring. So it is simply twisting the ring or using an opening and closing plyers to adjust the pressure applied to the ball. You can try to remove it on your own but depending on the guage of the piecing this may be very difficult to do without causing trama to the piercing, therefore we always recomend that you stop at one of our 4 locations of Tattoo Lous and let us do it for you in a sterile enviornment. There is a small charge but it is well worth it.
If you are under 18 YOU CANNOT GET PIERCED WITHOUT A PARENTAL CONSENT LETTER, and it MUST BE Notarized..... and your parent must be present... There is NO EXCEPTION TO THIS RULE!
If you are under 18 YOU CANNOT GET TATTOOED - NO WAY NO HOW!!!! I dont care if your parent is OK with it, and gives you permission YOU CANNOT GET TATTOOED UNDER THE AGE OF 18. ITS THE LAW!
My piercing closed - If you remove a piercing jewelry from the hole it will close eventually. Everyone heals differently and each piercing on your body may take a different amount of time to close. Also every person heals differently. One persons nostril piercing may close in 2 weeks afer removing jewelry, yet thier friend may take it out for a month at a time and it is OK.... yet I have seen people take a nostril piering out and it is closed within one day! Therefore we always recommend that you use a retainer to keep the hole from shrinking any time you remove a piercing that you want to keep. Stop down ask us about retainers and we may even have them for sale at the shop for you convenience.
Hi, i got my belly button pierced on march 31st and i changed it about a week ago and it is fine now its not infected or it doesnt hurt or anything but when i first changed it the top hole bled a little but then it stoped and it was fine after that. So i was wondering y it bled and if it is bad that i changed it that early? Thanks!
Im 16 turning 17 next month and i was wondering if it is ok if my step dad takes me to get my bellybutton pierced because my mom works during the day. The only thing is we have different last names so i dont know if that would matter or be allowed. also i have a sister that is 25 years old, can she count as a guardian to get a piercing
As for the step dad bringing you for the piercing. No problem as long as they are your legal guardian and have the paperwork to prove it and notary is OK with it!
DO WE ID? YES - no one gets anything done at Tattoo Lous without ID. Even if you are 50 we need your liscence and we make a copy for our paperwork!!! And if you are under 18 you can pierced with parental concent and a notorized letter..... and your parent must be present with you at the time of the piercing! For Tattoos you MUST be 18, no exceptions.... I dont care if your parent is OK with it becuase it is against the laws of NYS and most other states! We only except picture ID also!!!!!
i was wondering, do you guys pierce cartilages with curved barbells or just the circular rings? i was hoping to get my cartilage pierced with a curved barbell at tattou lous but as i was browsing through your website i saw that all your ear piercings were done with the circular ones.
as for turning 18 and how much does a tattoo cost. That question is very vague. Tattoos costs vary depending on size of tattoo, placement of tattoo on the body, details, colors of tattoo and so much more. It is very difficult to give you a price without complete details of exactly what you want you. We highly recomend that in order to get an acurate price you must come sit with an artist for a free consultation on tattoos anytime. Its is nearly impossible to give a price over the internet so prefer not to even attemp to!!! See you soon - stop down any tattoo lous shop soon and we will be happy to help you.
i got my belly pierced about a year ago but had to take it out last september becasue it grew out of my skin. i have a scar now and im thinking about getting it repierced.i cleaned it daily and did everything i was supposed to. i think becasue i changed it from the circle ring to a dangly one it got infected. what are the chances of it getting infected and rejecting my skin again? i dont even wanna change the ring this time i just want to cover the scar. im only 16
You can get it repierced most likely behind the scar and cover the scar. There is a good chance it will stay as long as the proper jewelry is used. If you come to us and let us change it when it is good and ready to be updated to a newer jewelry it should be fine! Stop by anytime for a free consultation, we will gladly help you. for proper info on age limitations on piercings and forms you would need to fill out check out www.tattoolous.com
I got my nose pierced about 3 months ago; no problems with it at all. I have soccer 5 times a week and I HAVe to take it out for games. It gets really irritated and it starts to close within the two hours I have it out. I definitely need a retainer asap. Do the shops sell nose retainers?
Is it possible to be too fat to get a tattoo? I'm worried that because my arms aren't "tight" and I have very minor stretch marks that I will be turned away. Is this true?? I'm 5'8" and about 250 lbs. Any insight you could give me would be super helpful in alleviating my stress!!
as for punch or hip piercings, we can do either a surface piercing- a curved barbell with 2 holes, in and out hole for barbell. Or we do microdermal piercings, also known as a single point piercing. This is done with a punch and will look like a floating studd in the skin. Microdermals are now very popular and Tattoo Lous is the number one place to come get them. Check this page for great info on microdermal piercings http://www.tattoolous.com/microdermal-piercings.html
Standard gauge size for a lip piercing is 18 gauge. Usually done in a hoop off to one side or evenly on both sides. Unless you are talking about a labret piercing, in the center just below the lip. Labret piercings are usually 16 gauge.
I got a cartilage piercing at your store and while I was getting a haircut a comb got stuck in the earring and it broke. I plan to buy a new earring but I was wondering the gauge and hoop size of the earrings you pierce with. Also if I were to get a slightly smaller sized hoop for my cartilage that hugged the ear a bit more, what size would you suggest I get? Thanks!
Hi, I'm thirteen going on fourteen. I wish to get a septum piercing and have my parents consult and every thing and will see you in march (my birthday) I just have a few questions first. -your price is $55 does that include tax and the jewelry or is that separate/added on -what gauge do you pierce it and recommend, I would like a 16 ga -I also want to be able to flip in in to hide from my strict aunt and teachers and possibly work in the future. Thanks!
Hi I got my nose pierced and want to change the piercing. I bought some nose screws but I cant seem to put them in. can i bring them in to you and have you put them in. and how much will you charge me to do that?
im 12 and i really want to get my belly button done like iv googled so much and i no what im up for and yes i will clean it i actully care about my body. but iv heard if ur still growing and stuff but i was just wondering if i just got it done for a year will it be ok ??. yes people say im too young but i dont really care cause its my body yes i may regret it later in life but thats my desision..
hi! i got my belly button pierced the other night at a different place, its still hurting me a little. i've been cleaning it with bactine like my piercer told me to.it bleed a few times and its still a little red around the ring. i was wondering if you have any other suggestions about what i should clean it with? and what is normal during the healing process. thank you!
Hi i got my belly button pierced in March and i want to start shopping for a new one to change it with. I don't like how the one I have now is so long. I was wondering what length you guys put in when I initially got it pierced so i can buy a shorter one. thanks!
What gauge size do you use to pierce a nose, I got a screw when I got mine pierced and I want to change it. Also what is the size of the top of the nose stud?
Hi. I want to get my tragus pierced at your shop in a couple of days. Do you peirce it with a ring or stud. I would rathe prefer stud but it doesnt matter. How big of a gauge are you going to peirce it? Thanks
Hi! So I wanted to know if I were to make an appointment for a consultation and a drawing, would it be odd if I waited a few months after the appointment to get the tattoo? I just can't afford to add to mine right now but I want to be able to think about the design and not rush into things like I did for my first tattoo. Also, would I be able to hold on to a copy of the drawing? I completely understand if I can't, but I want to be comfortable with the design and being able to look at it everyday for a while would really help.
my parents said i can get a tattoo for my birthday except i will only be 17. do you guys tattoo at 17 years old with a notarized form, parental consent and ID's ?
hi, this may sound stupid but can someone be too skinny to get a tattoo?
ReplyDeleteim only like 102lbs and wanted a small one on my lower back.
would that be a problem since i dont have like any fat?
thank you.
No Problem. Too fat or too skinny is never an issue for getting a tattoo. A huge question that people usually ask is if they plan on getting bigger from working out or if they gain weight will their tattoo shrink or grow and look bad. The skin usually grows equally in proportion, therefore the tattoo will grow equally with the skin. It would have to be a major change in order to effect the tattoo. I have seen many tattoos over the years done on skinny 18 year olds that turned into huge muscle heads and still the tattoo looked great! This is something you should not worry about.
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeletei was wondering what types of jewelry you guys initially pierce a rook/daith with? could i start off with a curved barbell, or do i need the ball closure?
thank so much.
Most of the time we do use a Captive Bead Ring and recommend it as it is easy to take care of and keep clean during the healing process. We do many starting with the Curved BB, but when starting with the BB you must take extra precaution in the healing to ensure it stays clean! We only do the piercing - the most important part is up to you, healing!
ReplyDeleteHow much would it be to get snake bites?
ReplyDeleteThis brings up an interesting subject. Tiny tattoos like this - why do they cost as much as they do? The reason is that the artist has to setup thier equipment, needles, ink, gloves and all disposable items just as if they were to do a large tattoo, therefore we have a minumum charge just for a setup. The shop minimum is $60 then add a little as this is just a little more then the minumum tattoo as it is probably a little more involved and probably in an upcharge area like the neck. I would figure around $75-$85 for this tattoo, depending how elaborate you want to get. It is very hard to price tattoos over the internet as we like to sit with the customer and review exactly what they are looking for, all details and size to make an acurate figure of cost. Please refrain from asking prices on the internet site, we prefer to review in person.
ReplyDeleteDo you guys run your own website or does a company do it. I can spend an hour of my time just hanging out at tattoolous.com. Your photos are really cool. I study photography in school. How do you get your pictures of artists to look like hdrs unless you really are taking hdrs in which case I can tip my hat to you. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteYes, we have an in house Marketing Director who is a photographer and web designer. These are HDR's taken by him. Thanks for the compliments and appreciation for the quality of Tattoo Lous!
ReplyDeletei am 60 and would like to get a tat of a small horse shoe with a dogs paw in the middle of it as i vol at rescues for them. heres the questioni am on plavex to thin my blood can i get a tattoo safely
ReplyDeleteOver the years we have tattooed many people who are on blood thinners and it was never a problem, but of course you must check with your doctor!!!
ReplyDeleteis it okay to have makeup on when i get my nose pierced? or any piercing on my face for that matter?
ReplyDeletethanks
Well - it is fine, because we will clean the area of the piercing in order to properly prep for the piercing so it does not matter!
ReplyDeletehow much does a nose piercing cost?
ReplyDeleteYou can find prices for all piercings on the Tattoo Lous website FAQ page at http://www.tattoolous.com/faq.html
ReplyDeleteScroll to the bottom and you will see the link on the right for Piercing Prices....
Hello :)
ReplyDeleteSo I'm planning on getting my lip pierced in a few weeks but I have a couple of questions about it first.
1. Can I buy a lip stud and bring it in to be pierced with? I know a lot of people with lip studs and the studs they were pierced with are bigger than my liking. Or do you sell smaller ones there that I can purchase to be pierced with?
2. How long does it take to heal?
3. Will it leave a big scar if i take it out in a couple of years?
i have had my tattoo for 11 days and its peeling lil bit n underneath the peeling its darker... is that normal ?
ReplyDeleteAs for the lip piercing yes we have lots of jewelry - come down and take a look at our great displays of body poercing jewelry. As for healing it take about 4-6 weeks to heal. For scaring - the lip heals well, should be min. to no scar! See you soon.
ReplyDeleteAs for your tattoo peeling and being darker underneath, YES IT IS NORMAL!!!! During the healing process of a tattoo the skin will grow over the tattoo and actually make it look dull for a few weeks, many people actually worry about the opposite - they think their tattoo faded, but it really didn’t.... as you are seeing now - the skin eventually will peel and the great deep colors of your tattoo will come back to life... everyone heals differently and different parts of the body heal faster then others so the peeling can happen anywhere in between 1-4 weeks! Good Luck and see you for your next Tattoo as this may be your new addiction!!
ReplyDeletedo you guys own that club in port jefferson now too? somebody told me you bought bianco. thanks for the shirt its real cool. Im gonna give it to my brother for xmas
ReplyDeletei am 16 and would like to get my belly button pierced. my mom and i went to your website and she got the minor piercing consent form notarized and so if we bring that in, her ID, and my ID, will that be all i need to be able to get the piercing?
ReplyDeletethanks.
That is great but we still need your Parent to come in with you when you get pierced. Thank You!
ReplyDeleteDo you guys do inner lip tattoos? If so how long do they last because I have heard ranges from one month to several years.
ReplyDeleteI was just wondering if you did hip piercings and if so around how much would it cost to get 1 on each side.
ReplyDeletethanks in advance
As for the Hip Piercings 70 for one 120 for both.
ReplyDeleteAs for the inner lip tattoos, yes we do them. They should last many years, but there is no guarantee as this is not the best location for a tattoo. Everyone heals differently and it may ware faster on certain people!
ReplyDeleteI've been doing research on solid white tattoos. Some people may not be able to hold the white ink & sometimes the tattoo won't show up after it's healed pending skin color etc.
ReplyDeleteWhat's your take on white tattoos? And would you do it there? (I confess I want a simple design done on my inner wrist)
Thanks for taking the time to read this. I got my first tattoo done there. You guys really are awesome.
hi, me and two of my friends want to get our bellybuttons peirced, and we were wondering if personaly you think its hurts a lot or not. And also my friend said she heard about people getting their belly buttons frozen before the peircing.. do you guys do that?
ReplyDeletehi, i was wondering if you do cartlidge piercings and how much would this cost? and also how much would a belly button ring cost also?
ReplyDeleteDo piercings hurt..... well, it hurts like a little pinch no big deal at all. No need to freeze because the pain level is so low during the piercing. The worst part is that it is sore afterwards.... not the actual piercing itself!!! See you soon!
ReplyDeleteCartlidge Piercings cost $30 including Body Jewelry. $40 for a Naval (belly button ring) Piercing includig jewelry! You can see the whole piercing price list on the downloads page of www.tattoolous.com scroll down and it is on the right.
ReplyDeleteIm wondering about getting sub clavicles as my birthday present to myself, i know its a rare piercing so im wondering if any of your piercers have had experience with this piercing
ReplyDeleteI just got my second hole pierced at the mall three weeks ago and I think they got to close to my cartilage, is this possible. The lobe around it was hard after they did and and still to this day, that is why I think they pierced my cartilage. Thanks
ReplyDeleteSorry Tattoo Lous does not do sub clavicles !
ReplyDeleteabout the piercing at the mall - come see us let one of Tattoo Lous professional piercers take a look for the best advise!
ReplyDeleteHi! I really want to get an inner lip tattoo so I came by the store the other day to talk about pricing and see if you guys had any pictures of lip tattoos done in the past. Unfortunately, I was told that you guys don't do inner lip tattoos anymore but in this thread, you say that you do. I was just wondering what the right answer was. thank you! =]
ReplyDeleteim sorry i know you said not to ask about pricing over the internet because it's better to do it in person, but i live in GA and i'm going to NY and planning to get a tattoo by you guys (i got great recomendations to go to Lou's). so just in general i know your minimum is $60, but im thinking of getting my daughter's newborn footprint on the back of my shoulder with her name, date of birth and angel wings; around how much would it cost? (just a range, it doesn't really matter how big the range is i just want to have an idea) thanks
ReplyDeletehey i just recently got my hips peirced and i think its scarring the place where the holes are,are a little bit purple what do i do?
ReplyDeleteHello - Anything like this is hard to see what is going on over the internet. Stop down anytime and we will take a look at it to see what is going on. Even if you got the hip piercing somewhere other then Tattoo Lous we will still take a look and help you out. See you soon!
ReplyDeleteHey, I want to get my nostril pierced and was wondering if you suggest a ring or a stud. I have heard that ring is better for healing. Is this true?
ReplyDeletehi, i got my tragus pierced 5 months ago and i want to change it, im almost positive it has heeled. how do i get this earring off without having to stop in? I've tried unscrewing the ball and had no luck.
ReplyDeletehi, i just got my belly button pierced yesterday nd i got the barbell and i was wondering wat size the barbell is because i want to get a belly button ring for when i can change it and i dont kno what size to get. thanks!
ReplyDeleteAll Naval Piercings start with 14 gauge jewelry. 14 gauge is best size for healing without being able to rip out easily. enjoy! Take great care of your piercing while healing. Let us know if you need to buy jewelry or you would like us to do the first changing for you even if you buy piercing jewelry somewhere else. There is just a $5 fee for changing your piercing as the piercer must setup thier station for you and use a pair of gloves, its worth having a professional do the job.
ReplyDeletedo you pierce people cartilage with a needle? b/c i heard it is very unsafe to do it with a gun, and it hurts more.
ReplyDeletedo u pierce cartilage with a hoop or stud? i wud much rather have a stud
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely - we only use a needle that is the only way a cartilage piercing should be done, or actually any other piercing with the exception of an ear lobe!
ReplyDeletehow much does a nose piercing cost with the ring? because I'm thinkig of coming over there tomorrow or Saturday with y mom since I'm sixteen. and also do you sell hoops for the nose?
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ReplyDeleteim coming in soon to get my belly button peirced, can we pick out our own belly rings and bring them in?
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ReplyDeleteIm Almost 15 and i got My Bellybutton pierced in November at a different tattoo/piercing place near my house, it was almost painless && it looked so so cute after. I took REALLY good care of it, like i cleaned it everyday, with the solution three times a day, like my guy told me, and i waited four months to take it out, But when i took it out it looked completely fine, it wasnt infected but all of a sudden it started bleeding, not alot, but noticeable, so i cleaned it, and i couldnt get the new Bellybutton ring back in. Why Did it close? And Its been two months and i have a small scar=/ I really want to get it redone, ive waited two months, but would you be able to re-piercee even though like their's a scar?
Unfortunetly piercings do close very fast, everyone is different but most body piercings will close fast. Yes you can come down anytime and we can repierce it for you, we may be able to avoid piercing through the scar but need to see it, otherwise if scar is healed its not a problem. See you soon for your new piercing!
ReplyDeleteHi I am 15 years old. My parents will not let me get my belly button pierced. They keep telling me that they will never take me and when I told them I would do it myself they said go ahead. Do you no any places that there is no age to get it done. If my parents were to find out I would just tell them I did it myself..they wouldnt care. But please help me out. I need a place where theres no age limit. Thanks a lot!
ReplyDeleteHi, i got my belly button pierced about a month ago and my parents said it was ok to change it, so i changed it yesterday, and it is fine it doesnt hurt or it doesnt seem infected or anything, but i was just wondering if it is bad that i changed it this early? Thanks.
ReplyDeletehi, i want to get my nose pierced at your shop. i'm 16 and my moms letting me get it done, but she's worried about what the scaring will be when i take it out years from now. so what kind of scarring will it leave? and what will i need for ID/proof of identity and that stuff?
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Hello - you would need to get a notorized letter for permission from your Mom as you are under 18. Your Mom also must be present and you both must have ID. As for scaring- there is very little on a nose piercig if anything. Usually once taken out and fully healed you cannot notice anything!
ReplyDeleteAs for person asking about using a ring or stud in nose piercing. Always a ring in recommended as it is easy to spin and clean, but a stud actually known as a nostril screw- because it is not the same as an ear stud works great and looks the best- you just must be careful in healing it so take extra special care and it will be fine!
ReplyDeleteWhite Tattoos- As for white tattoos, white is not the best color in tattooing. The lighter the color the less it lasts or shows up depending upon your lightness of skin color. I always explain this as if you are looking through a light pair of sunglasses or a dark pair of sunglasses. The darker the skin the less a tattoo will show up. Therefore if you have very fair skin white may show up, but by itself white is not strong at all that is why it is mainly used just for highlights next to a dark color so that it will pop. Some people like this light look of a white tattoo, but because of the nature of it and the possibility of it loosing its look all together we do them but DO NOT Guarantee them at all as we stand behind every tattoo done at Tattoo Lous.
ReplyDeleteInner lip tattoos. Some tattoo artists do not like to do them as they may fade or spread a bit, therefore there are some tattoo artists at Tattoo Lous who will do them but it is by request per artist. Therefore if you are interested in getting one best bet is to e-mail us at info@tattoolous.com for more info and we can also diret you to an artist!
ReplyDeleteAny problems with any piercing we always recomend first thing to do is stop by any Tattoo Lous location and let us take a look - even if we did not do your piercing its OK, stop by and let us look at it so we can direct you if you are healing it corretly or not!
ReplyDeleteChanging a Captive Bead Ring - allot of piercings are done with Captive Bead Rings, these are the hoops with one ball in the center. You cannot unscrew the bead as it is held on by the pressure of the ring. So it is simply twisting the ring or using an opening and closing plyers to adjust the pressure applied to the ball. You can try to remove it on your own but depending on the guage of the piecing this may be very difficult to do without causing trama to the piercing, therefore we always recomend that you stop at one of our 4 locations of Tattoo Lous and let us do it for you in a sterile enviornment. There is a small charge but it is well worth it.
ReplyDeleteIf you are under 18 YOU CANNOT GET PIERCED WITHOUT A PARENTAL CONSENT LETTER, and it MUST BE Notarized..... and your parent must be present... There is NO EXCEPTION TO THIS RULE!
ReplyDeleteIf you are under 18 YOU CANNOT GET TATTOOED - NO WAY NO HOW!!!! I dont care if your parent is OK with it, and gives you permission YOU CANNOT GET TATTOOED UNDER THE AGE OF 18. ITS THE LAW!
ReplyDeleteMy piercing closed - If you remove a piercing jewelry from the hole it will close eventually. Everyone heals differently and each piercing on your body may take a different amount of time to close. Also every person heals differently. One persons nostril piercing may close in 2 weeks afer removing jewelry, yet thier friend may take it out for a month at a time and it is OK.... yet I have seen people take a nostril piering out and it is closed within one day! Therefore we always recommend that you use a retainer to keep the hole from shrinking any time you remove a piercing that you want to keep. Stop down ask us about retainers and we may even have them for sale at the shop for you convenience.
ReplyDeleteHi, i got my belly button pierced on march 31st and i changed it about a week ago and it is fine now its not infected or it doesnt hurt or anything but when i first changed it the top hole bled a little but then it stoped and it was fine after that. So i was wondering y it bled and if it is bad that i changed it that early? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteIm 16 turning 17 next month and i was wondering if it is ok if my step dad takes me to get my bellybutton pierced because my mom works during the day. The only thing is we have different last names so i dont know if that would matter or be allowed. also i have a sister that is 25 years old, can she count as a guardian to get a piercing
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ReplyDeleteAs for the step dad bringing you for the piercing. No problem as long as they are your legal guardian and have the paperwork to prove it and notary is OK with it!
ReplyDeleteDO WE ID? YES - no one gets anything done at Tattoo Lous without ID. Even if you are 50 we need your liscence and we make a copy for our paperwork!!! And if you are under 18 you can pierced with parental concent and a notorized letter..... and your parent must be present with you at the time of the piercing! For Tattoos you MUST be 18, no exceptions.... I dont care if your parent is OK with it becuase it is against the laws of NYS and most other states! We only except picture ID also!!!!!
ReplyDeletei was wondering, do you guys pierce cartilages with curved barbells or just the circular rings? i was hoping to get my cartilage pierced with a curved barbell at tattou lous but as i was browsing through your website i saw that all your ear piercings were done with the circular ones.
ReplyDeleteI turn 18 tomorrow and I wanted a tattoo...about how much would it cost?
ReplyDeleteSure we can pierce your cartilage with a curved barbell a mini barbell or a captive bead ring.
ReplyDeleteas for turning 18 and how much does a tattoo cost. That question is very vague. Tattoos costs vary depending on size of tattoo, placement of tattoo on the body, details, colors of tattoo and so much more. It is very difficult to give you a price without complete details of exactly what you want you. We highly recomend that in order to get an acurate price you must come sit with an artist for a free consultation on tattoos anytime. Its is nearly impossible to give a price over the internet so prefer not to even attemp to!!!
ReplyDeleteSee you soon - stop down any tattoo lous shop soon and we will be happy to help you.
i got my belly pierced about a year ago but had to take it out last september becasue it grew out of my skin. i have a scar now and im thinking about getting it repierced.i cleaned it daily and did everything i was supposed to. i think becasue i changed it from the circle ring to a dangly one it got infected. what are the chances of it getting infected and rejecting my skin again? i dont even wanna change the ring this time i just want to cover the scar. im only 16
ReplyDeleteYou can get it repierced most likely behind the scar and cover the scar. There is a good chance it will stay as long as the proper jewelry is used. If you come to us and let us change it when it is good and ready to be updated to a newer jewelry it should be fine! Stop by anytime for a free consultation, we will gladly help you. for proper info on age limitations on piercings and forms you would need to fill out check out www.tattoolous.com
ReplyDeletei was just wondering if for a cartilage piercing if you pierce with the ring or the stud, or if you get to decide which one you want?
ReplyDeleteYou can choose!
ReplyDeleteI got my nose pierced about 3 months ago; no problems with it at all. I have soccer 5 times a week and I HAVe to take it out for games. It gets really irritated and it starts to close within the two hours I have it out. I definitely need a retainer asap. Do the shops sell nose retainers?
ReplyDeleteHey, I was wondering if you guys do the punch and taper method for hip piercings?
ReplyDeletefor a cartilage piercing do you have to get it pierced with a hoop or can you get it down with a stud? also how much does it coast?
ReplyDeleteI was just wondering, I had my tragus pierced there about 2 months ago and I wanted to know what gauge you guys use so I can order new jewelry.
ReplyDeleteIs it possible to be too fat to get a tattoo? I'm worried that because my arms aren't "tight" and I have very minor stretch marks that I will be turned away. Is this true?? I'm 5'8" and about 250 lbs. Any insight you could give me would be super helpful in alleviating my stress!!
ReplyDeleteCan you be too fat to get a tattoo?
ReplyDeleteim 13 i wanna get my belly button pierced.... about how much will it cost?
ReplyDeleteNo you are never too fat for a tattoo...... tons fat people get inked up!!!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I was wandering what's the standard gauge size that you guys use for lip piercings?
ReplyDeleteAs for nose retainers, yes we do sell them at Tattoo Lous. All long island locations.
ReplyDeleteas for punch or hip piercings, we can do either a surface piercing- a curved barbell with 2 holes, in and out hole for barbell. Or we do microdermal piercings, also known as a single point piercing. This is done with a punch and will look like a floating studd in the skin. Microdermals are now very popular and Tattoo Lous is the number one place to come get them. Check this page for great info on microdermal piercings http://www.tattoolous.com/microdermal-piercings.html
ReplyDeleteStandard gauge size for a lip piercing is 18 gauge. Usually done in a hoop off to one side or evenly on both sides. Unless you are talking about a labret piercing, in the center just below the lip. Labret piercings are usually 16 gauge.
ReplyDeletewhat size gauge do you use to pierce ear cartilage?
ReplyDeleteI'm 13, can i get my NOSE Pierced if my moms there? how much would it cost?
ReplyDeleteWhat's the difference between the "navel ring" and "navel barbell" piercings?
ReplyDeleteI got a cartilage piercing at your store and while I was getting a haircut a comb got stuck in the earring and it broke. I plan to buy a new earring but I was wondering the gauge and hoop size of the earrings you pierce with. Also if I were to get a slightly smaller sized hoop for my cartilage that hugged the ear a bit more, what size would you suggest I get? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm thirteen going on fourteen. I wish to get a septum piercing and have my parents consult and every thing and will see you in march (my birthday) I just have a few questions first.
ReplyDelete-your price is $55 does that include tax and the jewelry or is that separate/added on
-what gauge do you pierce it and recommend, I would like a 16 ga
-I also want to be able to flip in in to hide from my strict aunt and teachers and possibly work in the future.
Thanks!
Hi I got my nose pierced and want to change the piercing. I bought some nose screws but I cant seem to put them in. can i bring them in to you and have you put them in. and how much will you charge me to do that?
ReplyDeleteim 12 and i really want to get my belly button done like iv googled so much and i no what im up for and yes i will clean it i actully care about my body. but iv heard if ur still growing and stuff but i was just wondering if i just got it done for a year will it be ok ??. yes people say im too young but i dont really care cause its my body yes i may regret it later in life but thats my desision..
ReplyDeleteHow much is a cartilage piercing? also can i get a diamond right away instead of the hoop?
ReplyDeleteHere is where you can get all the piercing pricing; http://www.tattoolous.com/pricing_and_guides.html
ReplyDeleteCome down to check out our jewelry collection!
hi! i got my belly button pierced the other night at a different place, its still hurting me a little. i've been cleaning it with bactine like my piercer told me to.it bleed a few times and its still a little red around the ring. i was wondering if you have any other suggestions about what i should clean it with? and what is normal during the healing process. thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi i got my belly button pierced in March and i want to start shopping for a new one to change it with. I don't like how the one I have now is so long. I was wondering what length you guys put in when I initially got it pierced so i can buy a shorter one. thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat gauge size do you use to pierce a nose, I got a screw when I got mine pierced and I want to change it. Also what is the size of the top of the nose stud?
ReplyDeleteHi. I want to get my tragus pierced at your shop in a couple of days. Do you peirce it with a ring or stud. I would rathe prefer stud but it doesnt matter. How big of a gauge are you going to peirce it? Thanks
ReplyDeleteI was looking around at nose jewlery and I am finding all different sizes. I was wondering when you do peircings what gauage you use? thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi! So I wanted to know if I were to make an appointment for a consultation and a drawing, would it be odd if I waited a few months after the appointment to get the tattoo? I just can't afford to add to mine right now but I want to be able to think about the design and not rush into things like I did for my first tattoo. Also, would I be able to hold on to a copy of the drawing? I completely understand if I can't, but I want to be comfortable with the design and being able to look at it everyday for a while would really help.
ReplyDeleteI am a runner, will I be able to go running after getting a tattoo on my ribcage
ReplyDeletemy parents said i can get a tattoo for my birthday except i will only be 17. do you guys tattoo at 17 years old with a notarized form, parental consent and ID's ?
ReplyDeletehey, im 17 and ill be 18 in august if my mom comes with me to the shop could you guys tattoo me ?
ReplyDeletehi i was wondering if in order to get the hips pierced can it be done with cartilages bars?
ReplyDeleteDo you guys use new needles when you do piercings or do u sterilize old ones?
ReplyDeleteBrand new needles are opened right in front of every customer everytime
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