Shop FAQ
Booking / Consultations / Deposits
We are a by Appointment Only studio.
Each artist handles their own booking and deposits. You can access their preferred method of booking through the ARTISTS page
Check Instagram for any last minute openings due to cancellations or reschedules.
LOCATION
GHXST Tattoo Studio
106-A Cinema Dr.
Wilmington, N.C. 28403
RESCHEDULES
A reschedule within 48 hours of your appointment will require another deposit to book.
Repeat reschedules will result in a loss of deposit.
Deposits are non-refundable.
CANCELLATIONS
A cancellation within 48 hours of your appointment will require another deposit to book.
If you are more than 30 minutes late to your appointment without contact with your artist, the appointment will be canceled and your deposit forfeited.
Deposits are non-refundable.
RATES
Shop Minimum is $200
Group rates are available for parties of three or more.
Only cash is accepted at the time of your appointment.
An ATM is available across the street.
CREATIVE FREEDOM
We understand there are some things that you may really love to include or leave out of your tattoo. These ideas are always taken into consideration while designing your unique piece. We ask that clients give creative freedom with their ideas. This freedom allows us to create fond and enjoyed pieces without limitations and restrictions. Please include these specifics in your initial inquiry.
DESIGNS
It is not unusual for you to not see a design until the day of your appointment. Please be very clear with your design requests to prevent us wasting precious time with re-designs. If you are not so comfortable with this method another artist may be better suited to you.
LARGE SCALE WORK
We like to start and finish larger pieces within six months as our style and way of working steadily evolves.
TOUCH-UPS
One free touchup within the first year after your appointment. If another touch-up is necessary we will ask to have a look at the tattoo prior to ensure it is healing properly and not due to carelessness on the clients part. If you are in need of a touch-up please contact your artist via their preferred booking method.
* I will no longer be accepting touch-up requests through any other means *
HOW TO PREPARE
Please bring a valid, government issued photo ID. Must be 18 years of age or older.
Arrive to your appointment well rested, hydrated and having eaten a proper meal. You may bring snacks and drinks to keep your blood sugar stable during your tattoo. Although food is not allowed in the tattoo area, you are more than welcome to eat in the lobby.
Please dress in appropriate garments for the location of your tattoo to be easily accessed. Also please be aware that we will try my hardest not to get ink on your clothes, but it is a possibility.
Please do not apply any lotions / oils to the area prior to the appointment as stencils will have a difficult time sticking to your skin.
Make sure you are not hungover or under the influence of alcohol, as this will thin your blood. Please also notify me in advance if you are taking any medications that may thin your skin or blood.
If the tattoo is in an area you do not normally shave, please do not shave in advance. This can cause razor burn which may affect the healing of your tattoo. The area will be prepped when you arrive.
AFTERCARE
You will be given detailed instructions on how to care for your healing tattoo after your appointment. Instructions can also be found on the aftercare page of the website.
SUPPORT CREW
Please be mindful that GHXST is a small studio, I would prefer that you do not bring more than one other person for company. We enjoy being able to focus on your permanent art. It is important the artist and clients are comfortable with enough space to work.