frequently asked questions

    • Minimum Age: You must be 18 or older to get tattooed in Connecticut.

    • Minors (16–17): May be tattooed with parent or legal guardian present and all required documentation.

    Accepted Identification:

    • A current government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, or passport)

    • OR a birth certificate plus a valid photo ID

    Required Documentation for Minors:

    • Non-expired photo ID or birth certificate (with matching photo ID)

    • Parent or legal guardian’s valid photo ID

    • If names/addresses differ between parent and minor, provide additional documentation:

    The decision to tattoo a minor is at the tattooer’s discretion after consulting with both minor and parent.

    We do NOT tattoo anyone under 18 on:

    • Hands, Neck, Face, Private areas

  • This price can increase based on the tattoo. Tattoo pricing is unique to each project and depends on factors such as size, detail, location on the body, time and the tattoo artist’s methods. Ballpark pricing can be provided upon the design and details are discussed.

    Shop Minimum: $100

    • Final Price: Based on size, detail, location, time, and artist’s methods

    Ballpark Pricing: Provided before design and review. Let’s talk it through to give you the quote.

    Shop Minimum: $100

    • Final Price: Based on size, detail, location, time, and artist’s methods

    Ballpark Pricing: Provided before design and review. Let’s talk it through to give you the quote.ption text goes here

  • Recommended for most tattoos that need to be designed or concepted

    • To book:
      Feel free to text me for any tattoo inquiry, making an appointment, or questions.This number is for business only, and I treat it like email; checking it a few times a day.I’ll get back to you as soon as I can! 

    • Text: 716.590.9885

    • Email: shamrocktattooco@yahoo.com

    • Or visit us in person with ideas & references

    Walk-ins welcome — availability varies day-to-day - Please contact us for the availability

    • Your artist will go over specific aftercare instructions

    FOR BEST RESULTS FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Remove bandage after 1 hours.

    2. Wash tattoo off with mild soap and water.

    3. Pat dry - Do not re-bandage tattoo.

    4. Apply unscented lotion to tattoo by rubbing into skin 2 to 3 times a day.

    5. No swimming or soaking of any kind for 2 weeks.

    6. Do not pick or scratch a tattoo.


    • General guidance includes:

      • Avoid saltwater, pools, lakes, sand, and direct sun for 2 weeks

      • Showers are fine — but no soaking

    No sunblock on fresh tattoos (use only after it’s fully healed)

  • I take pride in delivering quality tattoos at a reasonable cost.

  • I’m willing to work with your budget; all I ask is that you be honest and upfront with me.

  • i tend to quote on the higher side to account for how quickly I work, but more often than not, the final price ends up lower.

Fast - Good - Cheap -

Fast - Good - Cheap -

Pick two.

  • Cheap and Fast, then it wont be good.

  • Fast and Good, then it wont be cheap.

  • Good and Cheap, then it wont be fast.

You only get two — the third one always suffers to the others

  • Cheap + Fast → It won’t be good.
    Below a standard I cant stand behind. If rushed and undercut, the result won’t reflect my quality.

  • Fast + Good → It won’t be cheap.
    This comes from experience—speed is earned through time on task and skill. It’s an investment.

  • Good + Cheap → It won’t be fast.
    Quality at a lower cost takes time. This may involve learning, exploring, or experimenting.