booking info

how to book

Fill out submission requests via venue.ink/@hayu.ink

Must be 18+ age
I will not tattoo anyone under age 18, sun damaged/burnt skin, or people who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Placements
I tattoo on arms, legs, torso (chest, ribs, hips, etc.). I do not tattoo on ears, face, hands, feet, or genitals unless otherwise communicated.

Color tattoos
Tattoos with color ink may require multiple sessions depending on your skin, how things heal, and the desired amount of saturation or color vibrancy.

If you are interested in a color ink patch test, please mention this in the booking form. I do not offer color patch tests while guesting outside of the Bay Area. Color ink patch tests for Black and Brown people (those with darker or melanated skin) are free.

rate

My minimum is $250 per person per appointment. The final cost of your tattoo will depend on size, placement, and level of detail. Please note that certain areas like the chest, sternum, ribs, hips, may be subject to a slightly higher cost.

For most flash and custom pieces, I offer a flat rate, and for larger or multi-session pieces, a half or day rate may be more suitable.

After understanding your request, I provide an estimate for the total cost through Venue. If you have a budget, please share it with me in your booking request, and I’ll work with that in mind.

flash

My flash are on Instagram (story highlights) and Venue Ink. Most flash can be booked via venue.ink directly.

Flash is repeatable unless otherwise specified. Any design in color ink can be done in black ink and vice versa.

If you want to get multiple flash during one appointment, please submit a custom request.

If you can’t find the flash you’re looking for on Venue, please submit a custom request and I may be able to do it or something similar.

custom

Custom design requests must be for my own style (reminiscent of my flash or past work) and not mimicking another artist’s style or designs.

For custom pieces, I share designs via Venue a day before the appointment. I offer two rounds of revisions: the first can include significant changes like the composition or fine-tuning details. The second round, if needed, is for fine tuning details and will happen during the appointment.

It is not industry standard to share the design beforehand. I may do it to save time so we know what to expect when you arrive (especially for larger pieces).

deposit + payment

Non-refundable deposit
In order to secure your booking, you must pay a non-refundable deposit via Venue.ink. This deposit will go toward the final balance for the tattoo. Without a deposit, your appointment is not considered booked.

Final payment
The remaining price of the tattoo will be paid upon completion of the tattoo, at the studio. I accept cash or Zelle.

Tips are optional, but appreciated. Reviews on yelp/google are also appreciated!

reschedules

3 days notice
If you need to reschedule an appointment, please do so at least 72 hours in advance. Your deposit can be transferred once to a rescheduled date with more than 72 hours notice. If you reschedule again after that, you will need to put down another deposit.

If you are feeling sick the day of the appointment, please reschedule for everyone’s safety. If I am sick, I will do the same.

Late policy
If you are 15+ minutes late to the appointment without notice, you may be subject to a late fee. If you are 30+ minutes late, your appointment will be automatically canceled unless otherwise communicated. I will not start a tattoo if I don’t think I have enough time to finish.

I understand things happen, and I may offer to reschedule with a new deposit.

No-shows
I will not reschedule no-shows (not showing up to the appointment without any notice or explanation, or ghosting) to protect my time and practice.

other

• Booking with a friend (1-3 people getting tattooed): If you are booking together with someone else and want your appointments on the same day, each person must submit a separate request and deposit. You can specify that you want your appointments on the same day in the description of the form. There is a 2-3 person limit for booking on the same day depending on the tattoos.

• Bringing friends or family: 1 additional guest is allowed, and they will have to wait in the front lobby during the tattoo session (unless there is a medical need for them to be next to you during the appointment). I love meeting family and friends, but I do my best work when you come alone!

• Touch ups: Touch-ups are free for tattoos I’ve done. Please submit a custom tattoo request for a touch-up.

• Cover ups: I am not taking on cover ups or rework of other artists’ tattoos at the moment. I can layer or tattoo over existing ones, but I will not rework or cover up the original design unless otherwise specified.

• I DO NOT USE A.I.