Here are some Frequently Asked Questions and some important information to know before going and getting a tattoo.  If you have a question and can't find the answer here, please call the shop or send one of our artists an email.

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Important Information

Minor Policies

Piercing Prices

Tattoo Prices

Appointment Policies

Important Information


When you are looking for a tattoo or piercing establishment, there are several important things to make sure of before getting tattooed or pierced.

• Always ask to see the artist’s license. All tattoo and piercing artists are required by law to be licensed by the state. To acquire this license, they must complete a blood born pathogens course and an apprenticeship. If the artist can’t produce the license, do not let them work on you.
• The establishment should also be inspected by the health department 4 times a year. They should be proud of their score and display it where it can be seen by everyone! If not, you can ask to see the inspection sheet which will tell you what their score was based on and what they got counted off for.
• When getting a piercing, there are several things to check before getting pierced. First of all, make sure that the piercer uses 316 LVM implant grade surgical stainless steel or titanium jewelry without any gems or dangles. The better quality the jewelry, the better your piercing will heal. Secondly, make sure that the piercer uses the right jewelry for the piercing. If they don’t take into account how your body is shaped, you could wind up with a piercing that looks bad or won’t heal. Lastly, make sure that the piercer explains to you how to care for your new piercing (see our aftercare section).
• Make sure that the establishment has an autoclave. Tattoo and piercing shops are required by the health department to test their autoclave weekly. You can ask to see the results of the tests to make sure the autoclave is functioning properly.
• All tattoos and piercings should be done with brand new needles for each customer. If you don’t see them take the needle out of the package, don’t let them work on you.
• Always check out artists’ portfolios before letting them tattoo you. This will show you what kind of work they produce before they work on you. Every artist should be happy to show off their work!
• A good way to find an artist is through word of mouth. If you see someone with a tattoo that you like, don’t be afraid to ask them where they got it. Of course, don’t just take a person's word for the artist’s integrity; don’t forget about everything else we already talked about!


• Most importantly, you should feel comfortable in the shop and with your artist. If you are unsure, ask questions until you feel comfortable. If you don’t get answers that satisfy you, don’t be afraid to say no.

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Minor Policies

You must be 18 to get tattooed in the state of Tennessee. Vivid Tattoo will not tattoo any minor for any reason, ever!  So don’t ask.

Vivid Tattoo will perform only the following piercings on minors age 16 to 18…navels, ears/cartledge, eyebrows, nostrils, tongue, labrets/monroes/lips. We will not perform any other piercings on anyone under 18, even with parent’s permission…so again, don’t ask.

Parents must be in the shop with the minor at all times.

We have release forms that the parent must fill out. We will make a copy of the parent’s driver’s license on the back of the release form, if the parent does not have a driver’s license or state issued ID card, we will not pierce the minor.

We only allow one person in the procedure room with the person getting pierced…this means your parent. Do not bring all of your friends with you to watch, because they won’t be able to.

Parents, it is your responsibility to make sure that your child follows aftercare instructions on their piercing. You will leave here with a piercing that was done in a clean, sterile environment by a trained professional piercer, instructions on aftercare, and H2Ocean, the aftercare solution needed to clean the piercing. If it gets infected, we will help in anyway we can, but following all instructions will help cut out any problems during the healing process.

Also, we prefer that you do not bring your children to the shop while you are here to get a tattoo or piercing.  Children are not allowed in the procedure rooms under any circumstances, nor are they allowed to be left unattended in the lobby.  We have artwork and music that is not appropriate for children.
 

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Piercing Prices

Navel - $40 (hoop or barbell)

Eyebrow - $40 (hoop or barbell)

Nostril - $40 (hoop or nostril screw)

Labret/Monroe - $50 (labret stud)

Lip - $50 (hoop)

Ears, tragus, and cartledge - $40 (hoop or barbell)

Industrial - $50 (barbell)

Tongue - $50 (7/8” barbell)

Nipple - $50 for one, $80 for both (hoop or barbell)

Female genitalia - $70 (hoop or barbell)

Vivid Tattoo does not perform male genitalia piercings.

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Appointment Policies

All appointments require a $20 non-refundable deposit, made in person at the shop, in the form of cash or Visa/MasterCard.  This $20 will hold your appointment spot and cover your drawing fees.  The $20 will come off of the price of the tattoo when you get it done. If you need to reschedule, please do so as soon as possible.  If you don't show up or are more than 15 minutes late and we have to reschedule, you have to put down another $20.

For out of town customers that can not make it into the shop, we do have a form that we can email you to fill out and send back.  If you would like to talk to one of us about an appointment, please send us an email.

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865.584.8480

4300 Sutherland Ave.    Knoxville, TN 37919

sarah@vividbodyart.com