Frequently Asked Questions

Please read the FAQs below before getting in touch

Usually we ask customers to initially come and see us in person. We have reception staff available all day who can help you refine your ideas and aid your decision and to which tattoo artist is best for you and your project. You do not need to book a slot to come and speak with our reception staff. After seeing the reception staff, we can then book you in for your tattoo, or book a consultation with your chosen artist, if you’d like one. Sometimes consultations are necessary to take measurements or to trace the area you’d like to be tattooed. If you are from out of the Chicago area, you can email us your ideas and we can go from there. All of this process is free but we will require a deposit to hold any time you book.

Your deposit will vary depending on the estimated final cost of your tattoo. Deposits are necessary as cancelations can result in a lot of wasted time. It also helps spread the cost of your final tattoo. Bookings with deposits can be moved, but we require 72 hours notice, otherwise your deposit will be lost. This includes being late for your appointment.

Yes, however we do not give quotes over the phone or over email. Please come into the studio to discuss your idea, and we can give you a rough estimate.

The booking processes vary from artist to artist. Only a couple of artists operate on a waiting list system, others we can book you in straight away. Please contact us in regards to specific artists.

We are more than happy to do smaller pieces. The portfolios are intended to give an indication of each artists style, not just the work they ‘only’ do.

Yes! Black Diamond Tatto Parlor is a custom tattoo shop. Most customers bring in their rough ideas.

Mostly yes- however, often a design needs a little tweaking in order to make it a tattoo that will age well with time.

Yes, we can show you a design the day before the actual tattoo, but this needs to be booked in advance.

Please come into the studio. Cover-up work needs a lot of special attention and consideration, and we’d need to see the existing tattoo in person. We can then advise you from there.

We can arrange appointments remotely, but still require a deposit to hold your space. We have several ways we can take this, so please contact the shop with your dates and your ideas, and we’ll go from there.

Yes, but they cannot come into the tattooing area. They will have to wait for you at reception.

White ink is notorious for its questionable longevity. As a shop, we like to discourage ‘white ink only’ tattoos.

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