How do I book an appointment?
To book an appointment, please fill out the booking form on my website! Once you send the form, I will call you to book a free consultation, and from there we will book your tattoo appointment.  

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How far in advance should I book?
I typically book a few months out. Occasionally, reschedules or cancellations open up earlier spots. 

 

Do you require a deposit?
Yes, a non-refundable deposit of $100 is required to secure your appointment. This reserves your appointment spot and goes toward the final cost of your tattoo once it is completed.

 

Where are you located?
I’m based in Connecticut. Exact location details will be provided once your appointment is booked.

 

How much do you charge?
My current rates are $200/hr. Your first session you will be charged for drawing time and tattooing time. Your next sessions after that you will only be charged for tattooing time. Most clients typically average at around anywhere from 3-6 hours of time charged per session.

 

Do you do consultations?
Yes, all clients will have a one-on-one free consultation with me before your tattoo appointment. Out-of-state clients can have the option to do consultations over the phone.

 

What kind of work do you specialize in?
I specialize in black and grey tattoos. I am not taking on color projects at this time. I like tattooing any subject matter and am happy to collaborate on custom ideas that align with my style.

 

Do you do coverups, can you tattoo over scars?
Depends! Because of the nature of grey wash tattooing, I do not typically take on many large coverups, as they tend to be better covered by color or opaque grey color, but feel free to send pictures anyways and I can always take a look for you! Scars we can definitely tattoo over, again please send pictures of the area so I can determine ahead of time.

 

What should I do to prepare for my appointment?
Get a good night’s sleep, eat a solid meal before your session, stay hydrated, and avoid alcohol the night before. Wear comfortable clothing that is appropriate for the area you are getting tattooed. Bring multiple options for clothing! (We may need better access to the area, you may get cold, etc). Please bring food, snacks, beverages so that you can stay feeling good throughout the day. Feel free to bring headphones, books, pillows, etc, whatever you need to make yourself comfortable and feel at home. 

 

I am out of state/out of the country, can I still get tattooed by you?
Yes! I love to accommodate clients to travel in to get tattooed by me. You can drive or fly in to Connecticut and stay in a hotel near my studio. We can design your piece and tattoo you on back to back sessions to make the most of your time here. 

 

I've submitted the booking form, now what?
I will text or call you to book when I am ready to book you. Since I receive many inquiries and am only one person, I unfortunately cannot take every inquiry I receive. If you do not hear back from me, it is because I did not have time yet, or your idea was too far out of my range of expertise. If you are unsure if your ideas will work well together with my style, or need help picking an artist or direction, you can DM me I am more than happy to help you in any way I can and steer you in the right direction for artists that I think will suit your ideas well! 

 

Any other questions, feel free to DM me on Instagram at @Marissatattoos or email me at contactmarissatattoos@gmail.com