Gear Head Tattoo: Your One-Stop Shop for Body Art

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Our skilled tattoo artists specialize in a variety of styles, including traditional, blackwork, and watercolor. We use only the best inks and equipment to ensure a beautiful and long-lasting tattoo. Book a consultation today to discuss your dream tattoo.

Our professional piercer use only the highest quality jewelry and sterilization techniques to ensure a safe and comfortable piercing experience. We offer a wide variety of piercings, from basic earlobe piercings to more complex dermal and surface piercings. Contact us to schedule your appointment.

The tattoo process can be a little intimidating, but we are here to help! First decide on what you want, it doesn't have to be an exact idea and image, but references and a description does help us compose your idea. Gather as much reference as possible,Google image search and other image media sites such as Pinterest is a bit help! Research our artists and see which artist will fit the style of tattooing that is appealing to you and reach out to them to set up a consultation, either in person or online. Before your appointment make sure to block off more than enough time in your schedule so you and your artist isn't rushed. Get some sleep, do not drink alcohol before your appointment, but do make sure you eat. It's a good idea to bring sugary snacks and water or Gatorade with you, and maybe some headphones and your tablet to keep your mind occupied. Friends and family are always welcome to come with you but check with your artist first. 

Each artist handles their own booking and sewing process. Click on the artist's page  to get to their booking link! 

Each artist charges their own rates and fees, and our shop minimum for tattooing is $80. 

Don't be afraid to ask or tell them your budget! 

We are more than happy to work with you. 

Each artist handles their own payments, but most take cash, card, and most online payment apps such as PayPal, Venmo, Cash App and Zelle. 

We do offer piercing for minors from 14 and older, with parental consent approved by a notary public as per Florida State Statutes. Please contact us or come in to obtain the proper forms. 

We do not offer tattooing to minors in under the age of 18 as per shop policy. 

Day1-3:  Keep bandage on. There will be a fluid buildup in the bandage as your plasma, blood and excess ink left in the few top layers of traumatized skin from the procedure will procure. This is a normal part of the process as your body is sending your white blood cells to heal the area. Shower as normal but avoid any soaking in water such as baths pools or jacuzzis. Take heed of any strenuous physical activity as to not flex or create sweat in the area for the duration of wearing the bandage. If you have any leakage, wipe down and away from the bandages area lightly with a damp paper towel. If the bandage starts to come off, exposing any part of the tattoo then go ahead and take the bandage off, as the sterile field the bandage provides is now compromised. Read below for instructions on that. 

Day 3: to take bandage off, soak in running warm/hot water and lightly lather with antibacterial liquid hand soap. Find a corner of the bandage and slowly peel off, let the water run between the bandage amd the skin to assist in a smooth removal process. Once the bandage is removed, lightly lather the tattooed area in warm water and liquid antibacterial soap, rinse and let air dry. Do not use any wash cloths, loofah, or other bathing aids to wash tattoo. Do not use any towels or paper products to dry tattoo. Let air dry. Once tattoo is dry, apply a thin layer of some type of advanced skin therapy hand lotion, such as lubriderm, Keri, eucerin, jergens etc. Please make sure lotion is not a fragranced/perfumed lotion. Massage lightly into tattooed area. 

Day 3-14 : or until tattoo feels smooth to the touch. Repeat washing twice a day and lotion application 5-8x throughout the day as needed. 

Do not rub pick scratch the tattooed area as this will take off scabbing parts of skin that are still protecting healing areas and will leave absence of color. You will notice some flaking, scaling, or small areas of scabbing. Again, do not pick scratch or rub off unless it comes off easily when applying lotion or washing. Always wash and apply lotion gently. Do not let tattoo submerge and soak in still standing water until healed (ocean, jacuzzi, pool, bath, washing sink. 

Do not apply any type of ointments (neosporin, aquaphor, vaseline) as the high petroleum mixture traps in body heat and body moisture, thus prolonging the healing process. Do not apply any type of sunscreens or lotions other than healing lotions until fully healed. 

Do not wear any type of tight or abrasive clothing on tattoo until healed. 

Tattoos usually take 2-4 weeks to fully heal. Everyone's skin is different and healed differently as this is never an exact science through process to healing. Environments vary. healing factors, humidity, immunities, vary from person to person but these outlined steps are pretty wide broading to everyone. Please be patient and careful with the healing process. Any questions dont hesitate to ask. 

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Give the gift of body art with our gift cards. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just because. Available in any denomination. Please message us for more info.