Frequently
asked.

Call the shop at 209.918.3753 or DM the artist directly on Instagram. We will set up a free consult to talk through the design, then schedule the sit-down once everything is dialed in.

Soul Patch is appointment-only on regular days. The exception is special flash events, like Friday the 13th, which are walk-in welcome on the day of.

Yes, every consult is free. Bring reference photos, a rough idea of placement and size, and any questions. Plan on 15 to 30 minutes.

It varies by artist and project size. Small to medium pieces are usually a few weeks out, larger custom work can be a month or two. Best answer comes from the artist directly.

Yes. A deposit holds your appointment slot and gets applied to the final cost of the tattoo. Amount depends on session size.

We need at least 24 hours notice to reschedule without losing the deposit. Same-day cancellations forfeit the deposit, since the time was already set aside.

Pricing depends on size, detail, placement, and time in the chair. Your artist will quote it after the consult. We work hourly for larger pieces, flat rate for smaller ones.

For larger projects we work in sessions, so you pay as the piece progresses. We accept cash, cards, and most major payment apps.

Sleep well, eat a real meal in the two hours before, hydrate, and skip alcohol the night before. Wear something that lets us reach the area without you stripping down.

One support person is fine. The shop stays calm and clean, so we cannot have a full crew hanging around the chair.

Small pieces, an hour or two. Sleeves and large custom work, multiple multi-hour sessions. Your artist will give you a real estimate at the consult.

Eighteen with a valid photo ID. We do not tattoo minors, even with parental consent. California law, no exceptions.

Most of the time, yes. Bring clear photos to your consult and we will plan the new design around what is already there. Some pieces need lightening sessions first.

A free touch-up is included within the first six months on tattoos done at the shop, as long as you followed aftercare. After that, it is a small fee.

Follow the printed aftercare your artist gives you. The short version: keep it clean, keep it moisturized, no soaking, no sun, no scratching. Full guide on our aftercare page.

No pools, hot tubs, baths, or open water for at least two weeks. Easy workouts after a few days are usually fine, just avoid stretching the area while it heals.