• We are usually in the shop Wednesday — Saturday, 12p — 7p. Walk-ins welcome if the shop is open. If our door is locked, we can be reached about appointments at GoldenGaiaTattoo@gmail.com

  • We mainly focus on custom appointments, but we do occasionally have walk-in days and events. Please check our instagram page and stories for updated info!

  • Everyone in the shop accepts cash, we have an ATM on premise. Different forms of digital payment are accepted, but please check with your artist to confirm how to pay.

  • Free street parking on side streets, and on Butler from 46th Street and up (toward the Allegheny cemetery) Pay parking is available on the block of our shop and down Butler St. (toward RedfishBowl Studios). We recommend downloading the ParkMobile app so you can add time from your phone if your appointment goes longer than anticipated.

    BUS: Our shop is located on the 91 and 93 bus line routes, and there is a bike rack right outside the shop.

  • Get a good night’s rest, avoid alcohol the night before and day of, hydrate, eat a meal, and shower! Avoid or minimize caffeine intake.

  • Loose fitting, comfortable clothes. Wear them or bring them— make sure we can easily access the spot to be tattooed and surrounding area.

    Bring a water bottle (We have a refill station), snacks/food.

  • We do not, we are tattoo studio and art gallery.

  • Unless you’ve already discussed it with your artist, please refrain from bringing extra bodies into the shop! We love to give our full attention to our clients and we prefer to minimize distractions.

  • Please show up as close to your appt time as possible! The time before the appt is used by the artists to prepare their station, decompress, eat breakfast, etc.

    If you’re running late, please let your artist know.

  • Reach out to your artist with as much notice as possible! Please refer to your specific artist’s policy regarding rescheduling.

  • You will receive written aftercare instructions after your appt, but you can also find them here.

  • We prefer to show you designs the day of! We  specialize in custom projects to fit your ideas to your body form. We take our careful time consulting with you in person or via email to make sure we both agree upon the  direction of the design. Small changes like sizing, placement, and colors may be made before the appt.

    Large design changes or redesigns will incur a redrawing fee.

  • No persons under the age of 18 are allowed at the shop. Please make arrangements for child care.

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