Frequently Asked Questions
Here’s the scoop
If you have questions that are not answered here. Shoot us an email shop@sharktoothtattooco.com
Where are you and whats your hours?
Our shop is located at 72 Henry St, Saratoga Springs New York. We are open by Mon-Sat Noon-8pm and Sun Noon-6pm.
Are you hiring?
Yes. We currently have 2 spots available for the right tattooers and are open to hosting guests. Email us at shop@sharktoothtattooco.com with portfolio links and a little bit about yourself.
How do I set up an appointment?
To set up an appointment with Musu please fill out this form on instagram @musu_fuimaono
Ransom typically only takes walk-ins on Sundays, if you are looking to book an appointment with him please fill out his appointment request form here.
To book with Ronan reach out to him via his instagram @ronan_woolfe
Do you require a retainer/deposit?
We do. Retainers/Deposits are for the agreed project and are non-refundable. It is not an extra fee. The Retainer/Deposit is applied to the final session of your tattoo. Deposits will be forfeited for no call no shows - which we hate doing, so please, let’s not waste each other’s time. Each tattooer charges a $100-$200 deposit per project.
What do you charge?
In studio Ransom charges $200 per hour or $600 for 4 hours or $1000 flat rate for the day (6-8 hours). On the road Ransom charges a flat rate of $200 per hour.
Musu charges $200 an hour
Ronan charges per piece
Shop minimum is $100 (apprentice tattoos excluded)
What do you recommend for aftercare?
For Tagaderm we recommend you leave your bandage on for 3-5 days, after that time you can remove the bandage and clean with Dr. Bronners and leave it alone after that.
For traditional bandages we recommend you remove your bandage after at least one hour. Then clean gently with a basic fragrance free soap, examples would be Dr. Bronner's or Ivory. Rinse and blot dry with a new paper towel. Then apply a minimal amount of Redemption Aftercare or Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Lotion with Aloe. Repeat 3 to 5 times daily.
Will you remake someone else's tattoo on me?
The short answer is NO. We think our clients deserve to have a custom piece drawn and tattooed on them. We are happy to use any reference images you have found as inspiration, but would much prefer to make you something original. You deserve it. That being said we do make exceptions. For example, we would do our best to recreate a deceased relatives tattoo for you.
Do you tattoo pregnant or breastfeeding people?
No.
Do you accept tips?
We never expect to be tipped, however we always appreciate it.