Yes! But in a good way. The brain releases endorphins when your body is in pain in order for you to keep going. The secret is this: our bodies love endorphins, so you'll actually kinda love it..

Basic piercings are $35. Dermal anchors start at $80. Genital piercings start at $100.

We accept cash and credit card payments. We do have an ATM machine for your convenience

Walk-In's are always welcome! No appointment is necessary for smaller designs depending on artist availability. However, if you’re interested in a larger tattoo, we suggest booking a free consultation to discuss your idea. Appointments are suggested for anyone who wants a custom design. In order to secure an appointment we require a non-refundable deposit. Your deposit will be applied toward the total cost of the tattoo. Deposits are non-refundable..

We highly recommend that you eat a meal shortly before your appointment, and  to drink plenty of water. If you start to feel dizzy, it helps to drink a soda to get some sugar in your system.

From our experience, it's best not to come in after a hard night of partying. Alcohol can thin your blood and can prolong bleeding for up to a full day after your tattoo. Extra blood can tend to mix with our inks, which will affect the end appearance of your fully healed artwork. 

Remember - Keep Calm, it's just a tattoo!

It takes two weeks to “heal", and those are the most important! However, it takes a few months for the skin to fully regenerate.

For those that just know what they like, this is the easy part. For others, it can be a longer process. Do some research, find images that you gravitate towards, save those and over time you will find that these images usually have a similar theme. If you find yourself liking lots of different things, that's okay! Sounds like multiple tattoos are in order.

 After researching, the next step is to have a consultation. Working with your chosen artist is one of the most important parts of choosing a tattoo

The cost of your tattoo depends on a number of factors including Size, Placement, Skin Type, and Color vs. Black & Grey. For smaller tattoos, we will generally quote you a price upfront, and we have no shop minimum at Certified.

For larger tattoos, we prefer to quote based on the piece. We accept cash and all major credit and debit cards. We also have an ATM machine for your convenience.

- Payment is due at the time of service and cash tipping is always preferred!

YES! We do allow minors to get tattooed or pierced with parental consent. Here are our requirements:

-You must have your parent or guardian present with you

-You must have a valid state-issued photo ID or current year school ID

-Your parent must have a valid state-issued photo ID

-You must bring in your original Birth Certificate – no photocopies, please!

Your name on your Birth Certificate and I.D. must match. Your parent must present their I.D. or Drivers License and the name on their I.D. must match the Birth Certificate as well in order to prove they are your parent. NO EXCEPTIONS!

We recommend washing your tattoo with antibacterial soap as often as you feel necessary, a minimum of 3 times a day. The night and morning after getting tattooed you should wash your tattoo with water as hot as you can handle, this helps clear the lymph from your skin which is what can cause nasty scabbing. If you’re sweating or have been rubbing it around on some nonsense, WASH IT! When putting Aquaphor on your tattoo in the days following, remember to rub it into your skin gently.

Do not leave a thick layer of clothing or anything else over your tattoo, it needs to breathe to heal. Lastly, DO NOT pick at your scabs, this will pull the ink/color out. Let your scab fall off naturally.

- Use non-scented (fragrance-free) anti-bacterial soap (DIAL Gold)

- 1st three days use Aquaphor a minimum of 3 times a day (can use A&D ointment)

- After three days, use non-scented lotion (Aveeno or Lubriderm are great options)

- Do not soak in tubs, pools, lakes, oceans, etc.

- Stay out of the direct sun.