BOOKS ARE OPEN FOR 2025
Appointment Only.
Books are run on a first come first served basis, we do our best to check emails weekly. Please be patient, you are not being ignored if you do not receive a response immediately.
If you have not received a response after a week please check your spam folder.
Check Instagram for any last minute openings due to cancelations or reschedules.
LOCATION
GHXST Tattoo Studio
909 Container Park Ln.
Wilmington, N.C. 28401
CONSULTATIONS
In person consultations generally aren't necessary for most projects. That is unless we are working around odd spaces, between other tattoos, large scale or if there’s a scar.
If needed we will set up a time for you to come in and discuss the project.
DEPOSITS
All bookings require a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit to secure them.
***I ONLY ACCEPT VENMO FOR DEPOSITS***
(Balance to be paid in cash on completion)
The deposit amount is dependent on the project.
All deposits are now $100.
Deposits are held until your last session, and will come off the total price of that day's session. Deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE, they are transferable if you need to reschedule (the deposit will be forfeited after second reschedule), please remember this when booking an appointment.
You do not have a confirmed appointment without a deposit placed.
CANCELLATIONS
There is a 24 hour cancellation period. Any cancellations within that 24 hours prior to the appointment, the deposit will be withheld and you will need to pay ANOTHER deposit to re-book another appointment.
Please note that 24 hours is the bare minimum amount of time to cancel. Advanced notice is much appreciated as it is much easier for us to schedule someone else in that time slot.
RATES
Shop Minimum is $150
Projects are quoted based on information in your submitted request form.
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
I 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. I 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.
MY SPECIALTY
I specialize in neo-traditional, traditional, black work, minimalist, illustrative, fine line and combinations of them all. My work is stylized. I do not do photo realism or realistic portraits/scenes.
If your request falls outside of my preferred styles I will do my best to refer you to another artist who would be more appropriate for the project.
LARGE SCALE WORK
I like to start and finish these larger pieces within six months as our style and way of working steadily evolves.
TOUCH-UPS
Touching up my own work is free the first time as long as it is within a year of the last session. If another touch-up is necessary I 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 submit a booking form, check the designated “touch-up” option and fill out the description area.
* I will no longer be accepting touch-up requests through any other means *
COVER-UPS / ADD-ONS
Cover-ups will be accepted on a case by case basis and will require an in person consultation to plan and discuss the project. This also applies to add-ons as we are working around someone else’s design and style.
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 I 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 my stencil 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. I will prep the area when you arrive. I appreciate the thought though.
AFTERCARE
I will walk you through detailed instructions on how to care for your healing tattoo after your appointment. Instructions can also be found on the aftercare page of my 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. I enjoy being able to focus on your permanent art. It is important the artist and clients are comfortable with enough space to work.