We tattoo in a licensed, sterile environment using high-quality professional materials and single-use sterile needles. Your safety and long-term result matter to us.

We use:

• Single-use, pre-sterilized needles opened in front of you

• Disposable ink caps, gloves, razors, barriers, and setup materials

• Professional-grade tattoo pigments

• Hospital-grade products for cleaning and cross-contamination prevention

Your tattoo will be placed thoughtfully in collaboration with your artist, prioritizing skin health and longevity over trends.

• Bring valid government-issued photo ID

• Must be 18+ (no exceptions for tattoos in Florida)

• Eat beforehand + stay hydrated

• Avoid alcohol or blood thinners 24 hours prior

• Please arrive freshly showered with clean skin (no heavy lotions, oils, or fragrances on the area being tattooed)

• Arrive on time for your scheduled appointment

• Design review, sizing, and placement discussion before tattooing begins

• Skin prep and stencil placement will be done by the artist

• Clients final approval will be required before we start tattooing

• Not all designs work well on every body placement

• Size, detail, and longevity are considered before final approval

• Skin tone, texture, and existing tattoos may affect design outcome

• Final sizing and placement determined in collaboration with your artist

• Longevity > trends

• Some designs or placements may need to be adjusted for best healed results

For the most part, yes — within reason and within skill set. We always encourage you to review each artist’s portfolio to ensure their style and strengths align with your vision.

Cypress Swamp Tattoo is a safe, respectful space. We do not tattoo racist, hateful, discriminatory, or extremist imagery. We proudly support the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and identities. We will never impose our views on you — but we will not participate in hate, bigotry, or harmful symbolism.

Our artists reserve the right to decline any tattoo request that falls outside their skill set, comfort level, or personal boundaries.

Most of the time, our artists complete designs close to, or at the time of, your appointment. We do not typically send designs in advance.

We know this can feel nerve-wracking — you’re excited, you’re investing money, and this is permanent. Drawing close to the appointment allows artists to stay creatively focused, make final placement adjustments in person, and give each project the attention it deserves.

If you would prefer to see your design in advance, speak directly with your artist. In some cases, this may be available for an additional drawing fee.

Thank you for trusting the process.

You may bring one guest.

Due to the size of our studio and the fact that we share our parking lot with several other businesses, we’re unable to accommodate large groups.

For the comfort of other clients and artists, please limit your support crew to one respectful adult.

We reserve the right to ask any guest to step out if they are disrupting the tattoo process or making others uncomfortable.

We work hard to maintain a calm, focused environment — and we appreciate your help in keeping it that way.