Sometimes! Most of our artists schedule appointments ahead of time with their clients. However, artists may at times have open time slots they have not yet booked, or last-minute cancellations that they need to fill. The best way to find out about same day/walk-in availability is to call or email the shop EARLY in the day so we can check the schedule for you! We will also post last minute availability on our shop’s Instagram stories.

We currently do not have a centralized booking system; you are welcome to call or email the shop with general questions, but to book an appointment you will need to reach out to your artist of choice directly, as each of our artists handles their own client booking/scheduling. You can find contact information and/or booking inquiry instructions via the artist pages here on our website, or on the artist's social media pages. Instagram is the best way to stay in the loop on booking updates! You can also sign up for the artist's email newsletter if they have one, or the shop email newsletter to get timely updates and information as well. If it is noted that an artist's books are currently closed, this means that the artist is not booking new clients/projects at that time--please wait until their next round of open booking to send in your inquiry.

If you are not sure who you'd like to do your tattoo for you, feel free to email the shop with some information about the tattoo you are looking to get (including any helpful reference photos!) and we are happy to provide you with a recommendation.

Tattoo pricing can vary based on a wide variety of things, including the size of the piece, level of detail in the piece, whether it's being done in black & grey or color, placement on the body, etc., so we are unable to quote prices over the phone or via email. It is important to note as well that not all of our artists charge the same rates, as some of them have many more years of experience tattooing than others. Your artist will provide you with a quote for your project during the consultation process, after you've reached out to them with your project inquiry. Please note that our shop minimum is currently $175 an hour.

We are able to accept cash or credit/debit ONLY for tattoos. Please be advised there is a 3% surcharge on credit card payments for tattoos over $50. We encourage you to consider paying in cash for your tattoos to avoid this surcharge! We cannot take Venmo, CashApp, etc. for tattoo payments.

Definitely! All of our artists have experience doing cover-ups. If you're interested in getting a cover-up/rework done, please shoot us an email with recent, clear photos of your current tattoo and we'll be happy to take a look and see how we can help. Please keep in mind that not all tattoos can be covered; we may instead recommend having a few sessions of laser tattoo removal done to lighten the piece before attempting a cover-up.

We CANNOT tattoo anyone under the age of 18, even with parental consent.

We do not recommend the use of numbing creams, as these can interfere with the tattooing and healing process. We will NOT be able to tattoo you if you apply numbing cream on the day of your appointment without discussing it ahead of time with your artist. Yes, there is pain involved with the tattoo process. However, the pain is only temporary & far from unbearable! Making sure to eat some food and hydrate before your appointment will help.

No, we do not have a piercer at our shop and do not have the ability to put in or take out piercings, nor do we sell piercing supplies.

Yes! All of the ink brands our artists use are completely vegan.

In order to ensure the best possible healing of your new tattoo, we use Recovery Derm Shield, a medical-grade adhesive breathable bandage, as part of our aftercare routine. We also recommend using Redemption ointment and foaming soap to keep your tattoo clean and protected once the bandage is removed. Both the ointment and soap are all-natural and organic, and are available for purchase in our shop. You will be provided with verbal aftercare instructions by your artist, as well as written instructions to take home with you, and can always call or email the shop if you have questions about how your tattoo is healing.

We use 100% disposable, one-time-use tattoo supplies to avoid any potential cross-contamination. All of our artists are fully licensed and have completed continuing education in the transmission of bloodborne pathogens. Each station is fully cleaned and sanitized using hospital-grade cleaners between each client. All artists use appropriate PPE before, during, and after your tattoo. The entire shop is fully deep cleaned daily.

We have a private, off-street lot around the corner from our building! This lot is first come, first served for clients and staff. The lot is located on Brookland Park Boulevard, right behind our building. You can see a map here. If the lot is full, there is plenty of street parking along Brookland Park Blvd.

We recommend any of the hotels located on or near Broad Street in the Jackson Ward neighborhood: Quirk, The Graduate, Linden Row Inn, Richmond Marriott, Hilton Richmond Downtown, etc. All of these are within an approx. 10 minute drive of the shop. There are also a number of airbnbs in the area!

We do offer gift cards for items sold in our online merch store. At this time, we are not able to offer tattoo gift cards.

Not at the moment! If we are hiring for any positions, we’ll post about it on our Instagram page and include it in our email newsletter, so feel free to keep an eye out for future hiring calls.

Yes, we love making new friends and catching up with old ones! If you’re interested in guesting with Unkindness Art, please fill out the form on our guest artist inquiry page. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Shoot us an email or give us a call and we’ll be happy to chat further!