Frequently Asked Questions…

We do not currently have a piercer or offer jewelry sales. We are always happy to recommend someone if you are looking for suggestions.

Yes! We usually have walk-in availability but that may change depending on the day's appointments. Walk-ins are available on a first come, first served basis and we cannot guarantee artist availability without a deposit and appointment. We recommend calling us ahead of time to ask about daily or weekly availability. Keep an eye out on our social media as well because we will typically post walk-in availability on our Instagram.

We are unable to provide price estimates online, that is something you need to discuss directly with the artist you work with. There are many factors that go into pricing out a tattoo, and we cannot accurately give you an estimate without final say from the tattooer. American Dream Tattoo has a shop minimum charge of $200 and tattoos are priced out by the hour with varying rates depending on the artist.

The internet is your friend! Instagram and pinterest in particular are great places to look at other tattoos to see what you may like or dislike. The artist will work with you to make sure they have everything they need to design your tattoo for your appointment, but it is always good to start off with any of your own ideas.

Usually if the skin is fully healed there is no issue tattooing these kinds of areas. However, all skin is different so we recommend checking in with a tattoo artist about placement of your tattoo over textured skin. For fresh scarring we usually prefer clearance from a physician to be sure the area will be sustainable for a tattoo.

Anyone age 18 or older with valid government photo id is able to get tattooed. Specific artists will tattoo 16 and 17 year olds with parental consent and proper documentation. Please call the shop or stop by for more details.

We do not provide clients with numbing cream. You may ask your artist about using one, but it may not be a viable option given the size or location of the tattoo. Please do not use a numbing cream without discussing it with your tattoo artist beforehand, as we have a brand that we recommend to use.

Most tattoo artists do not tattoo fingers or the sides of hands. These tattoos are extremely prone to blowouts (ink spreading) and rapid fading and ink loss. They are difficult to heal and not recommended. If you are still wishing to get one, your artist will let you know what can be done to help keep the tattoo looking its best, but the tattoo will be exempt from receiving free touch ups due to the fragile nature of the area.

No, we currently do not offer cosmetic tattooing. If you shoot us a message or give us a call, we'd be happy to recommend where to find quality cosmetic tattoo services.

Pain tolerance can very greatly depending on the location of the tattoo, types of needle used, and personal stamina. Some people describe tattoo pain as equivalent to getting scratched by a cat or dealing with a bad sunburn.

Yes! We have gift cards for American Dream Tattoo as well as gift cards for each artist. You can stop by the shop to purchase a gift card with either cash or credit. Please note that with our busy schedule and limited booking availability, purchase of a gift card does not guarantee an immediate appointment spot or any additional scheduling availability.