Frequently Asked Questions

You must present a valid, unexpired, government-issued photo ID before any service can be performed. Acceptable forms of ID include a state-issued driver’s license, state ID card, U.S. passport, or military ID. Expired IDs, school IDs, and digital IDs on your phone are not accepted. No exceptions — if you can’t provide valid ID, we cannot perform any services.

No. Under Texas law, parental consent does not override the age requirement. We do not tattoo or pierce anyone under the age of 18 regardless of whether a parent or guardian is present or provides written permission.

Most tattoos take about 2–4 weeks for the surface to heal, though the deeper layers of skin can take up to 2–3 months to fully recover. Healing time varies depending on the size, location, and detail of the tattoo, as well as your individual body and how well you follow your aftercare routine. During the first week or two, some peeling and light flaking is completely normal — this is part of the process and not a sign of a problem.

To get the best results and have the most comfortable experience, we recommend the following: eat a full meal before your appointment (low blood sugar can cause dizziness), stay well hydrated, get a good night’s sleep, wear comfortable clothing that gives easy access to the area being tattooed, and avoid alcohol and blood-thinning medications (like aspirin or ibuprofen) for at least 24 hours before your session. Show up on time and bring your valid photo ID.

Piercing prices vary depending on the type of piercing and the jewelry selected. Contact us at (832) 229-4054 or stop by the studio for current pricing. The cost of your piercing typically includes the service and a starter piece of high-quality jewelry.

No. All piercings at Late Nite Tattoos are performed using sterile, single-use needles by our professional piercer. Needle piercings are safer, more precise, and cause less trauma to the tissue compared to piercing guns. We never use piercing guns.

Aftercare for piercings is just as important as it is for tattoos. General guidelines include: clean the piercing 2–3 times daily with a sterile saline solution (we recommend NeilMed Wound Wash or a similar product), avoid touching the piercing with unwashed hands, do not twist or rotate the jewelry during healing, avoid submerging the piercing in pools, hot tubs, or lakes until fully healed, and avoid sleeping directly on a new ear or facial piercing. Healing times vary by piercing type — earlobes may heal in 6–8 weeks, while cartilage piercings can take 6–12 months. Our piercer will provide detailed aftercare instructions specific to your piercing at the time of service.

Yes. Just like tattoos, all piercing services at Late Nite Tattoos require you to be at least 18 years of age with a valid government-issued photo ID. We do not pierce minors under any circumstances.

For larger projects, pricing is determined by the length of the session and whether or not the tattoo is black & grey or color.

Sessions are priced according to your artist’s hourly rate, which can vary.

Custom pricing is based on the art so contact us or stop in for a free estimate.

Visit our Contact Page for other ways to schedule.

Please do not drink alcohol or use any type of blood thinning OTC medication (such as Ibuprofen and Aspirin) within 24 hours of your appointment.

Please refrain from sun exposure/tanning beds the 2 weeks prior to (as well as the 2 weeks after) your appointment. Get a good rest the night before, eat a full meal, and drink lots of water before coming in. We also recommend that you wear loose, comfortable clothing that will limit obstruction to the area that we will be tattooing.

Pain threshold varies by person. But typically yes, getting a tattoo does hurt. The pain is manageable but some areas are more sensitive than others.

Tattoo heal times vary per person and per location, complexity of tattoo and amount of shading done. Ultimately you will know your tattoo is healed when it is no longer flaking and is smooth to the touch.