Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

  • I tattoo at Gold Leaf Ink, a private studio in San Francisco, California.

  • To inquire about a tattoo and/or book an appointment, please visit the Booking tab and fill out the form with all of your details of your tattoo idea. If your tattoo is a good fit, I will respond via email with an estimate of cost and time, as well as further steps for booking. A $100 deposit will be required to reserve your appointment.

    Please note that I am not able to take on every request submitted; I only accept projects I am 100% confident fit with my body of work and capabilities.

    Return clients: Books are always open for return clients. If we have worked together in the past, you are always welcome to reach out via email to begin a new project, schedule a second session, or receive a touch up. :)

  • A majority of my consultations and client communications are done via my booking form and email. I may request that we meet for an in person consultation if your tattoo project is large, technically complicated, or if your tattoo idea needs more development.

  • All work is priced at an hourly rate. Current rates and session minimums can be found on the booking form. I charge for tattooing time only.

    You will always receive an estimate of cost and time prior to booking an appointment. Please let me know if you have a specific cost range you are hoping to work within for your tattoo!

  • Your design will always be presented to you at the beginning of our appointment. During this time, we will have the opportunity to review the design together and make any minor adjustments we see fit. I do not send out drafts, previews or mock-ups before our scheduled appointment.

  • If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment for any reason, I ask that you notify me via email at least 72 hours before your appointment to avoid forfeit of deposit. One reschedule is permitted before a new deposit is required.

  • Touch ups are not always necessary, but I am happy to do them on a case by case basis. Touch ups are free within one year of when you received your tattoo, as long as aftercare instructions were followed. To schedule a touch up, please email sierraskye.ink@gmail.com with a clear photo of your tattoo and your current availability.

    If you did not follow aftercare instructions to the best of your ability or if something happened to your tattoo during the tattoo healing process, please be honest and let me know! This information mostly helps me understand why the tattoo may need to be touched up. :)

    I do not do touch ups on other artist’s work.

Appointment Preparation

  • Make sure you are feeling well! Staying hydrated and well nourished in the hours leading up to your tattoo is key for endurance. Shave the area you plan to get tattooed and wear comfortable clothing that will allow easy access to the placement location.

    Most importantly, come as you are. I can’t wait to work with you! :)

  • Cash is preferred, but I will also accept Zelle. We do not have an ATM at our studio.

  • Gold Leaf Ink

    1755 Market St.

    San Francisco, California 94103

  • Street parking can usually be found nearby on Waller Street, Laguna Street, Haight Street, or Duboce. I recommend allowing yourself at least 30 minutes to find parking.

  • Please refrain from bringing additional guests with you if possible. Our studio space is small, and there is not always the capacity for each client to have a guest accompany them. If you plan on bringing someone please let me know, so I can prepare accordingly!

  • Email is always the best way to contact me. Please do not contact me about our appointment via Instagram DM; I will not see it in time and these messages often get lost!

  • Anxious about being exactly on time? Coming in early is always okay!

    Late arrivals: If you arrive to any appointment more than 15 minutes late, you may be asked to reschedule and your deposit will be forfeited.