Below are some Frequently Asked Questions that we get here at Progression Tattoo. But if you don't find an answer to your question please feel free to use our contact form on this website or text 0400 599 162.

Booking enquiries and how long are you booked out for: We have an online contact form we prefer you to fill out (found on our web page). We will then return your email for a consultation time with the artist best suited to help you (or whoever your preference was on the contact form). Having a consultation before an appointment is highly recommended but not mandatory (if the design is very simple and straight forward). Our Artists are usually booked anywhere from 1 week to 4 months in advance, so appointments are highly recommended, we do however, try to accommodate walk ins. Please feel free to contact us before coming in so that we can make sure we have time for you.

What hours is Progression open?  Tuesday to Saturday, 9am - 5pm. These are general hours, some of our artists do after hours work to fit in with clients needs but this is at their discretion.  

How much do you charge?  Our minimum charge is $150. This helps to cover the cost of setting up for the tattoo (there is a lot of disposable equipment/materials we use). And even though a small tattoo make take less than an hour, the whole process never does. So it also covers the artists time to prepare and put on the stencil, not to mention setting up and packing down the station.

The hourly rate is $200 per hour. This only applies to work taking longer than one session. For a tattoo that can be completed in one session, it will be charged by the piece, NOT by the hour. We always do our best to quote the price and time needed for large scale work, however this is ALWAYS an estimate only. 

Also if you have a budget in mind for a piece we can always try and work within your budget, so always ask!

Do I need to leave a deposit?  Yes, all bookings require a deposit. $100 for one session tattoos, $200 for more than one session. All deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE for ANY reason. Your deposit must stay on your booking until the last session, it can not be used until this time. If you are unable to go ahead with a tattoo and you have already put down a deposit, we will be more than happy to hold onto it for you until you are ready to go ahead but it will not be refunded. 

Cancellation:  Please give as much notice as possible if you wish to cancel or move an appointment.  We have a one week cancellation policy.  A confirmation text will be sent to you a week prior to your appointment. Once you have replied and confirmed, any cancellation or change of appointment after that will incur a loss of deposit.  A new deposit must be left to rebook another appointment.  Failure to respond to the confirmation text will result in a loss of appointment. Please keep us informed if your contact details change for this reason. If you cancel multiple times you will be asked to pre-pay future appointments. 

Friends at appointments: Please do not bring anyone with you. We try to keep things as private as possible for our customers and we also don't have enough room for waiting friends or family.

WE DON'T tattoo pregnant/breast feeding women or people under 18 (EVEN WITH PARENTAL CONSENT). Please note we will not tattoo anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Preparation for appointment: Please shave (if possible) the area you are getting tattooed the day of your appointment. Eat something before your appointment and please bring food and refreshments you may need. We do supply soft drink, lollies, bottled water and a beer if you so desire! Most importantly, please come to your appointment showered and clean!

Car Parking: You are able to park in the two shopping centre car parks across from and next to the shop. PLEASE DO NOT PARK BEHIND THE SHOP (FRANKIE 4 - DARE HAIR - PLATINUM TRAVEL) THIS IS A TOW AWAY AREA.

Designs: We only draw for people with a deposit and a booking. Designs are not ready until the day of the appointment. Our workloads are too busy to have drawings prepared earlier than the night before and appointment.

Aftercare: Yes, we have after care cream (Progression Tattoo Balm- that we produce ourselves!) and new clients to the studio will be given after care instructions on how to care for their tattoo.