Tattoo Appointment
If you know what you want and the tattoo is fairly straightforward, go ahead and fill out our tattoo appointment form. An artist will then email you with some potential dates.
Consultation Appointment
We can often work out the details of your tattoo through email, but we also offer in-person consultations. We’ll set aside a half-hour to discuss your design idea. This can be especially helpful for more complex tattoos or cover-ups. Just be sure to have at least a rough idea of what you’re looking for before booking your consultation, so we can make the most of our time together. A consultation appointment is also a good way of meeting the artist and checking out the shop. Since these appointments are relatively quick, we can usually find a spot for you fairly soon, even if the artist is booked out a ways. The best way to set this up a consultation is to email us or use the online booking form.
cicadatattoo@gmail.com
Email is generally the best way to communicate with us. It gives us the flexibility to respond when we are not super busy, and it allows us to review the details of what we talked about preparing for your appointment. We can get a lot of emails, and during busy times, it may take a few days to get back to you. We appreciate your patience and your business, and will respond as soon as we can.
Can I just call the shop?
206-260-4045
If the matter is time-sensitive, it’s a good idea to give the shop a call and try to catch us in the moment. Just keep in mind that artists sometimes keep irregular hours and may not be at the shop if they are not actively tattooing. If you have any trouble reaching us by phone, sending an email is a good alternative. email is always the preferred way to set up an appointment that is not time sensitive.
Can I make a same-day appointment (walk-in appointment)?
Literally speaking, you can’t usually just walk in because the doors are usually locked while we are working. But we certainly welcome same-day appointments. Hoping to get tattooed today or tomorrow? Be sure to call ahead to make sure someone is there and is available.
What should I do to prepare for my appointment?
Eat a healthy meal. When you get tattooed, your blood sugar level will drop. This can cause a client to get shaky, light headed, and sometimes can lead to fainting. Eating some healthy food can help you to avoid this. Plus you will just feel in better spirits if you have eaten and will be able to cope better with the pain.
Can I use numbing cream?
Most artists will not object to numbing cream. The numbing effect does not last a very long time, so keep in mind that if an artist is planning to draw on the skin, they will wipe the cream off first. If enough time passes the effect of the cream could wear off before you even get started.
Do you do tattoo conventions?
We always have a booth at the Seattle Tattoo Expo.