FAQ's

12150 SW 173rd Terrace, Beaverton, Oregon South Beaverton near Mountainside High School. It is a private home studio with the lower level renovated into a dedicated space. Entry is through the side gate and into the back slider. 

My preferred method is to send me a message through IG sending any reference images and placement information.  Fill out the wiaver link on the home page so the booking process can be streamlined. I can help find a date and book you  or Click here to view booking page. Appointments start at 12p. Consults are only booked at 11:30a. 

I value prompt communication, and you usually will hear back from me within a day or two. For best response, please include your general idea, placement, general size. The more information the better so I don't have to ask!

The deposit is $170 with payment platform links in my IG bio @blackcherryink.tattoo. The deposit goes towards the final cost of the tattoo. Your appointment will be reserved on the schedule once the deposit is received.

I accept Cash, Venmo, Zelle, and CashApp.

• Venmo: @lynseyblack
• CashApp: $blackcherryink
• Contact me for Zelle payments

Credit cards are accepted with an additoinal 3.5% charge

My rate is $170 per hour. One hour minimum.  This helps cover supplies, drawing time, and change time between multiple small clients

I do not typically send designs beforehand unless I have a question or need feedback based on our consult. Minimal changes can be made at the appointment, and that time is charged. 

We discuss the elements of your tattoo, and I take a contact paper tracing of the area to fit the design directly to your body. They take about 15-30 minutes. Please come prepared with any critical wants to incorporate.

• Exfoliate and hydrate the area as often as possible a week or two before your appointment and definitely the day of.
• You can shave the area the morning before your appointment. I also can do this. Men, please trim long hair.
• Bring water and snacks.
• Bring earbuds, iPads, etc., if you like to keep you entertained for longer appointments. I love to listen along to your favorite podcasts also!
• Wear comfortable clothing that will easily expose the tattoo area. Black is best or a neutral color looks good in pics.
• I keep my studio warm but winter days can be cold so feel free to bring your favorite pillow or blanket.

Deposits are taken to ensure against and compensate artists for lost work days for no shows, cancellations, and late reschedules. If you put down a deposit, make sure you are available the day you are scheduling, and can mentally and financially commit. A deposit is never refunded. A cancelled appointment will not receive a deposit refund. A rescheduled appointment can roll over their deposit to the new appointment as long as you are rescheduling at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE OF YOUR APPOINTMENT. If you reschedule less than two weeks out, a new deposit will be required and the first deposit is forfeited. 

At the artist's discretion, if they are able to re-book your spot with a comparable appointment, a deposit roll-over may be granted and the artist will let you know if this occurs. 

I use the highest professional-grade inks, which are vegan. I use  organic tattoo balms and liquid cleaners, which are vegan, and the highest quality for skin healing and nourishing properties. I invest in these supplies to provide the most top-quality service to my clients.

Not the kind that is applied an hour before your appointment. Numbing cream ‘hardens’ the skin and makes it more difficult for ink to go in especially color. Some numbing products contain an ingredient that can cause the tattoo to heal poorly.

During your session, I use Bactine with lidocaine, which helps numb skin that is already borken to help take the edge off.

I also use a numbing tattooing glide for some color sessions that is constantly applied to help numb.

Yes. Please limit to one person unless more of those people are getting a tattoo that day as well.

I apply a Second Skin bandage, which is a breathable, clear, flexible medical grade bandage that is left on for 6 days, reducing your aftercare routine during this time and dramatically improving and speeding the healing process. Once again, I always do the best for my clients!

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Do not drink alcohol at least the day before your appointment. Alcohol thins the blood, leads to excessive bleeding, reduces your body’s healing, and makes for longer healing.

After your appointment, go ahead and have a drink with friends if you like, but limit it to one! Avoiding alcohol is the best policy.