Where is the shop located?

We are located in North Oakland, you can find all that information, like the address and specifics, here or go to out Contact page.

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What is the shop minimum for tattoos?

Our shop minimum is $100.

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Does Sorry Mom charge by piece or per hour?

We charge by piece! We find it easier to price out tattoos this way so clients know the price ahead of time.

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How do we book a tattoo?

The best way you can book is by submitting an inquiry by filling out a Tattoo Inquiry Form in this link or on our Booking page. Another way you can book is to hit up one of our artist personally via Direct Message on Instagram, you can find each artist's Instagram located under each artist on our About page under Staff.

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What should I expect at my appointment?

When you arrive, we will answer and meet you at the door, and have you take a seat in our lobby  (The pink area! Any and all pix are welcome! Please tag us if you post, so we can repost it to our page! ☻). We will have you fill out our Consent Form. From there either your artist will talk about, finish drawing up, and/or show you your tattoo design - this can go all different directions depending on the specific tattoo you're there for. After the consent form and design are all done, we will welcome you to our stations in the procedure area. We will either already be set up or will be setting up for the procedure when you get to the station. We then place the tattoo stencil on your cleansed skin, (unless you are getting a freehand tattoo). The tattoo will begin after that process. After your tattoo we may have you wait a little so your tattoo can rest for the photo we want to take. Finally when all of that is done, we clean and bandage your new tattoo with 'Saniderm', which is a self adhering clear bandage over your tattoo, while simultaneously talking about visiting and reading over our Tattoo Aftercare page. The last thing we do is check you out using our systems, then send you on your way with your new tattoo!

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What forms of payment does Sorry Mom take?

We take all forms of payment types like, Credit, Debit, Zelle, CashApp, Venmo, Cash. (But we do not accept Checks)

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Whats the minimum age to get tattooed?

The minimum age to get tattooed at Sorry Mom is 18. No Exceptions.

 

 

Can you tattoo me if I'm 17 with parent consent?

Sadly, no - we are only doing tattoo procedures on people 18 an up, regardless of parent consent!

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Should I come early for my appointment?

The earliest you should come to your appointment is 5 minutes, but if you can please make it right on time for you appointment, to make sure your artist has enough time to prep in between appointments.

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What should I wear to my tattoo appointment?

Please wear comfortable clothing when you come into your appointment. Do not wear clothes that are valuable to you, or that you don't want to get ruined or dirty just incase ink were to get on the garment. 

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How should I take care of my tattoo?

All our aftercare instructions are located on our Aftercare page. Please thoroughly read through our aftercare to ensure proper healing of your tattoo.

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Does Sorry Mom reuse any tattoo equipment?

No, everything we use is one-time use disposable equipment that we all properly dispose of after every tattoo appointment. Along with constantly disinfecting our stations.

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Do tattoos hurt?

Yes, - but the reward and satisfaction of a new tattoo is always so worth it. In any case you do feel like you need help, we can offer some topical numbing solutions, after the initial lining/start of your tattoo. Sometimes the numbing works really well, and sometimes it doesn't help. The best advice would be to just mentally prepare, and just know it is something you must overcome to achieve tattoo collecting.

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I purchased numbing stuff for pre-procedure application, can I use it?

Please consult with your specific tattoo artist prior to any use of any topicals before your tattoo appointment, it can alter the texture of the skin for the procedure, etc., so again, please just reach out to your artist to let them know before you do so.

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Can I tip my artist and how should I tip?

OF COURSE, it makes it hurt less when you tip -just kidding. But in all seriousness your artists work hard on giving you a custom individual piece that you'll have and love forever, so yes please tip if you can - and if you can't - spread the word about your artist and Sorry Mom!

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