What is your deposit policy?

When booking an appointment we do require nonrefundable deposits; the deposit amount varies based on how many hours are booked for the appointment. For appointments that are less than 4 hours, a $50 - $200 deposit will be required. For all appointments that are scheduled longer than 4 hours a $200 nonrefundable deposit will be required to book.

By agreeing to place a deposit for tattoo services to be rendered at a later time you acknowledge the deposit will be applied to the cost of the tattoo on the date of the appointment. Please be aware that all deposits are non-refundable. The deposit will be forfeited if you no longer want the tattoo, miss your appointment for any reason or if you show up more than 15 minutes late.
    In the event that you need to reschedule your tattoo appointment, a 48 hours notice prior to your appointment time and date is required. However, if you need to reschedule less than 48 hours in advance, 50% of your deposit will be forfeited as a rescheduling fee. To keep any remaining deposits or appointments scheduled, the 50% deposit forfeited must be reimbursed to the full original deposit amount by 8pm the following day or all remaining deposits and appointments will be forfeited as well.

Do you guarantee your jewelry?

Yes, we do guarantee our jewelry. Although it is rare, some pieces of jewelry can have faulty pins or threading due to mass production. In the event you feel your jewelry may be faulty, please return to the studio to allow our piercers to assist you further. We offer free jewelry installations on all jewelry that is purchased in store; this helps us ensure your jewelry is secure and installed properly. We have a piercer on staff at all times who would love the opportunity to assist you. Be advised, we perform all of our piercing services on a walk-in basis. Wait times vary daily. All jewelry is final sale; no returns or exchanges unless there is a manufacturing error such as faulty pins or threads.

Do you guarantee your piercings?

Yes, we do guarantee all the piercings we perform; however, there are specific limitations to this guarantee. If within the first three months of your new piercing you are to experience any excess swelling, improper piercing angles and placement or in the rare occasion you experience any issues caused by a defective piece of jewelry, our piercers will work diligently to address and correct any concerns. If in the first two weeks the jewelry in your fresh piercing is to fall out due to improper threading or faulty pins, our piercers will work with you to address and correct these concerns. However, it is the responsibility of the client to notify the studio or piercer directly if any concerns or issues arise. We will not be able to offer free replacement jewelry or a free re-pierce outside of these timeframes. We strongly encourage all clients during their visits to check in with us periodically throughout their healing process to ensure a successful heal. Remember, you are not going through the healing process alone. If you ever have any questions or concerns regarding your piercings do no hesitate to reach out to us directly by phone: (480) 621-8819, email: info@saltandlighttattoo.com, or by stopping by the shop during our regularly scheduled business hours: Monday through Saturday from 11am to 8pm. We have a piercer on staff at all times who will be able to assist you further.

How much do you charge for piercings?

Piercing Price List:

• Nostril Piercing - $50

• Lobe Piercing - $50 ($90 for the pair)

• Tragus - $50

• Conch - $50

• Rook - $50

• Helix - $50

• Forward Helix - $50

• Eyebrow - $50

• Navel - $50 (anatomy dependent)

• Floating Navel - $60 (anatomy dependent)

• Nipple - $50 ($90 for the pair) Available to clients 18 years of age or older

• Daith* - $60

• Snug - $60 (anatomy dependent)

• Septum - $60

• Lip/Labret - $60

• Tongue* - $70 Available to clients 18 years of age or older

• Industrial* - $80 (anatomy dependent)

• Dermal* - $70 Available to clients 18 years of age or older

• Dermal Removal* - $10 - $30

• Taper Fee - $10 This fee is implemented when clients want to stretch their healed piercing to fit specific jewelry pieces or if clients bring in their own jewelry to be installed in their healed piercings.

Additional piercings on the same person during the same session will receive $10 off the initial piercing price.

Titanium and Gold Upgrades Available Upon Request At An Additional Discounted Cost

*Only specific piercers offer these piercings

How do I take care of my new piercing?

General Instructions: Do not play with or move the jewelry around in your fresh piercing. Your new piercing is going to swell. The jewelry used for the initial piercing is always a little bigger to allow room for swelling. For the next few days your piercing is going to be sore. Avoid sleeping on the pierced area for the next 6-8 weeks. During the healing process make sure to clean your piercing 2-3 times daily for 8-12 weeks. Absolutely no swimming during this period. Showering, of course, is ok and recommended. Do not let others come into contact with your fresh piercing with any bodily parts or fluids. Avoid wearing makeup around the pierced area for a few weeks. For some piercings, loose fitting clothing during healing is recommended for comfort. After the 6-8 week healing processes, we can change the jewelry to a more snug piece of jewelry for you. Although the piercing is healed, even taking the jewelry out for a minute can result in the loss of the piercing all together. It can take anywhere from 8 months to a year to be able to take jewelry out and leave it out for an hour without losing the piercing. After 8-12 weeks, be sure to clean your piercing at least once daily with saline or warm water to avoid risk of future issues. If you experience any issues or are unsure if something may or may not be normal, we urge you to come in immediately and let our piercers take a look at the piercing. We can better assist you properly by seeing in person what the issue may be. Feel free to call or come by anytime if you have any other questions or concerns.

Cleaning Topical Piercings: You will need NeilMed’s Fine Mist Saline solution or dead sea salt. Avoid touching your piercing directly with your hands; if you absolutely have to, make sure your hands are nice and clean by washing them with antibacterial soap and warm water. Take the saline and spray the solution directly on the piercing front and back for 2-3 seconds per side. If you would rather do a dead sea salt soak, mix 1/8th teaspoon of dead sea salt with 1 cup of warm water. Then soak and wipe the front and back of the piercing, not just the jewelry but the entire area.

Cleaning Oral Piercings: You will need Recovery Alcohol Free Mouthwash and a rinse cup. You are going to rinse with the mouthwash two to three times a day for six to eight weeks. Pour about a ¼ to ½ of a cap into a rinse cup and rinse for 20 to 30 seconds. If you feel like you need to rinse your mouth out any additional times feel free too. You do not, however, need to rinse excessively.

How do I take care of my new tattoo?

Tattoo Aftercare: Warning, not following these instructions can affect the healing and overall appearance of your tattoo. Do not pick, scratch or slap your fresh tattoo. Your new tattoo is going to swell. Your tattoo may be sore and show redness for the next few days. Avoid sleeping on the tattooed area for the next 2 weeks. During the healing process make sure to clean your tattoo 1-2 times daily and apply a thin even layer of Aftercare 2-3 times daily for at least 2 weeks. Some tattoos can take an extra week or two to heal occasionally. In this case continue aftercare as needed until scabbing is completely gone. Absolutely no swimming during this period. Showering, of course, is ok and recommended. Do not let humans or animals come into contact with your fresh tattoo with any bodily parts, hair or fluids. Avoid direct sunlight or any type of tanning, natural or artificial, for at least 2 weeks. For some tattoos, loose fitting clothing during healing are recommended. Your tattoo is going to peel and scab, this is normal. Do not pick at your scabs, let your body heal itself. After 2 weeks, be sure to use sunblock on your healed tattoo whenever exposed to sunlight for extended periods of time for the life of the tattoo. If you experience any issues or are unsure if something may or may not be normal, we urge you to come in immediately and let our artists take a look at the tattoo. We can better assist you properly by seeing in person what the issue may be. Feel free to call or come by anytime if you have any other questions or concerns.

Cleaning Your New Tattoo: Remove the bandage from your new tattoo at least 2 hours after application, but no more than 12 hours after. Do not re-bandage your tattoo unless necessary to protect from contact with possibly infectious material. Once your bandage is removed you will need anti-bacterial soap and water for cleaning your new tattoo. Work soap into a lather, apply and rinse the entire tattooed area. Repeat as necessary to remove excess plasma up to 4 times daily, however only once daily is necessary. Over washing can cause dryness. Clean tattooed area at least once daily for 2 weeks or until all scabbing is gone.

Aftercare Products: Apply a thin layer of your tattoo aftercare product to the tattooed area and gently rub into the skin until it’s mostly visibly gone, more aftercare is not better. Repeat 2-3 times daily for at least 2 weeks or until all scabbing and dryness is completely gone. If your tattoo looks shiny it may still be healing. Do not apply hydrogen peroxide, neosporin or sunblock to your tattoo during the healing process.

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept cash and debit or credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express). In store, we also accept Apple and Samsung Pay as our card reader does accept the TAP method. Online deposits are processed through either PayPal or Stripe, giving our clients the freedom to use either their debit/credit card or PayPal to pay their deposits. Deposits can also be paid in store with cash, debit or credit card.

Do you sell tattoo supplies?

We sell tattoo supplies through Salt & Light Tattoo Supply to professional tattoo artists and apprentices under a professional tattoo artist only. For health, legal and safety purposes, tattoo supplies are available to professionals/apprentices who currently work in a tattoo shop or a professional private studio. It is a class 6 felony in Arizona to engage in the business of tattooing out of a residential home. If you are wanting to buy supplies you will need to fill out a membership form and may need to provide a business card or other credentials for proof of professional employment at time of purchase. We do sell health and safety supplies such as soap, aftercare, masks and gloves to everyone but tattoo specific tools such as ink, needles and tattoo machines are available to professionals only at our product manufacturers request and to help ensure the safety of our community. Thank you for your understanding.

How do I make an appointment for a tattoo?

All tattoo appointments will require a consultation to make artists aware of the design so they may determine if the design is tattooable and the amount of time the tattoo may take. Consultations can be done via e-mail at: info@saltandlighttattoo.com in some cases we may also require a scheduled in person consultation to determine actual size, design, placement, re-work or cover-up possibilities etc. After consultations are completed a non-refundable deposit is required to make a tattoo appointment. Some of our artists are available by appointment only while other artists do accept walk-ins if they have the availability; the Artist’s Availability can be found at the beginning of their online portfolios. For more information on deposits or to leave a deposit please visit the “Artist Deposit” section of our website. We are unable to accept deposits over the phone.

Do you tattoo or pierce anyone under the age of 18?

We do not tattoo anyone under the age of 18. We pierce minors over the age of 16 with parental consent. The minor will need a parent or legal guardian present (if you are a legal guardian you will need proper documentation to prove legal guardianship). This will also require the minors birth certificate and both parties will need state issued I.D.’s, passports or military I.D. with matching addresses. School I.D. and paper I.D. does not qualify for these purposes.

Our piercers offers lobe piercings for minors of 8 years of age or older; the minor’s parent must provide a state or government issues ID as well as the minor’s birth certificate at the time of service. Please call the shop directly at (480) 621-8819 for availability.