FAQs

Your questions, answered. If you have additional questions please feel free to reach out to me!

  • Visit my booking page and submit your request. Make sure to sign-up for my newsletter and follow me on Instagram to find out when my books are open!

  • Sign-up for my newsletter and follow me on Instagram to see when my books open and submit a new request! Also, I can consult with you to help you find another artist at my studio Flowerhouse Tattoo!

  • I don’t send drawings ahead of time. For more information about this, please visit my policies page in the “How I Work” section.

  • No numbing cream!

    Please DO NOT apply anything to your skin beforehand. No numbing cream and/or perfume/cologne.

    If you need to use numbing cream, please discuss it with me ahead of time. If we decided to use it, I will apply it in the studio on the day of your appointment.

  • Please review my policies page in the “Pricing“ section for information on tattoo cost.

  • Yep! Just send me an email ahead of time at renglasstattoo@gmail.com to let me know so I can plan to have a seat available.

    • Get a good night’s sleep

    • Stay hydrated

    • Eat a hearty meal an hour or so before you come

    • Bring snacks

    • Avoid alcohol the night before & day of.

    • No more than 1 cup of coffee before a tattoo

    • Avoid bloodthinners like Asprin, Ibuprofen, Aleve etc…

    • Shower and take care of your personal hygiene

  • Wear clothes that will make it easy to access the area you're getting tattooed.

    For example, if you’re getting your back tattooed, it’s great to bring a button down or a zip up hoodie that you can wear backwards.

    Be aware that ink can get on your clothes, so be sure not to wear something you care about.

  • Tipping is customary but not required.

    20% is common practice for a positive experience. Some clients tip at the end of each session and some wait until the final session for large scale pieces.

    • You’ll be buzzed into the building, greeted at the studio door before completing your waiver (bring your ID).

    • You’ll review your design and tattoo plan with me.

    • We will work together will figure out the size and placement and stencil the design.

    • Tattoo time!!!

    • You’ll take short bathroom or snack breaks, as needed (and I will too).

    • I will take photos of your tattoo. Please let me know if you do not want me to post your photos on social media and/or my website.

    • You’ll get “wrapped up” with proper bandaging and then you’ll settle-up with me (e.g., we will handle payment and future planning if necessary).

    • I’ll review the aftercare instructions with you but if you forget just visit my aftercare page!

  • My studio is less than a 5 min walk from the Morgan L train (use the Bogart exit when you get off the train).

    If you choose to drive, you can typically find street parking within a few blocks. However, this is not guaranteed, so I recommend giving yourself an extra 20 mins to park and walk, just in case.

  • A few suggestions for managing pain include:

    • A great way to manage the intensity of getting tattooed is to focus on your breathing and stay still. Long, slow exhalations really do help.

    • Anything that you can do to get yourself into a calm state will set you up for success. If meditating or exercising beforehand works, be sure to do that.

    • Feel free to bring fidget toys or squeeze balls or any other small item that helps you relax. I have some at the studio too - just ask!

    • If listening to a podcast of calming music in your headphones relaxes you, that’s welcome too.

    • As far as pain medication goes, Tylenol is the safest option. Be sure to avoid blood-thinners, as that can impact the ability to get tattooed as well as the healing.

  • Please see my aftercare page for all the information you need to help you expertly care for your new tattoo.

  • Please contact me via email at renglasstattoo@gmail.com or use the contact page of my website.