Getting a tattoo
Quick reading: Remington Tattoo tells first-time clients to browse the artist portfolios, contact the artist whose style fits, and book a consultation.[1] California requires clients to be 18 or older and to sign an informed consent form first.[4]
Where does a first-timer start?
Remington Tattoo’s FAQ gives a short path for people who want a tattoo but are not sure where to begin: browse the artist portfolios to find a style that resonates, contact that artist to set up a consultation, and work through placement, sizing and design options before booking the appointment.[1] The about page says the same in fewer words, pointing new clients to the FAQ and to the artist pages, and noting that each artist has strengths in different styles.[2]
The shop lists seven residents and two recurring guests, each with an official page and portfolio; those are summarized on resident artists and tattoo styles.[3]
How long does a session take?
The FAQ says time depends mostly on size and detail. Small, simple designs can often be finished in under an hour, medium pieces typically take two to four hours, and large or detailed work such as full sleeves, back pieces and realism is usually split across several sessions. The artist gives a time estimate for the specific design at the consultation.[1]
Does it hurt?
The shop’s answer is yes, to some degree, and that it varies with placement. Areas with more fat or muscle, such as the outer bicep or forearm, tend to hurt less; areas close to bone or with thin skin, such as the ribs, spine and feet, tend to hurt more.[1]
What happens on the day, legally?
In California the client must be at least 18 for a tattoo, regardless of parental consent.[4] Before the work starts, the client reads and signs an informed consent form and completes a health questionnaire covering pregnancy, certain medical conditions, allergies, medications and other bloodborne-pathogen risk factors.[4] The consent form must say that body art is permanent and that tattoo inks have not been approved by the FDA.[4] Remington’s homepage links to release forms among its main sections.[5] The full legal summary is on California body-art rules.
Is there a best time of year?
The FAQ says cooler months are often easier for healing, because people are less likely to be in direct sun, sweating heavily or swimming, but that a tattoo can be done at any time of year with proper aftercare.[1] In San Diego, where beach season is long, that advice mainly means planning around ocean and pool plans, since the shop’s aftercare sheet rules out swimming until the tattoo has healed.[6]
Can I donate blood afterward?
The shop’s FAQ says that in most cases a tattoo done at a licensed, state-regulated shop using sterile equipment does not trigger a waiting period under U.S. blood-donation guidelines, but that blood banks and the Red Cross can have their own policies, so donors should check with the organization they plan to use.[1] This wiki repeats that as the shop’s answer and adds nothing to it; blood-donation eligibility is set by the collecting organization.
What does it cost?
Remington Tattoo does not publish a price list or an hourly rate on the pages reviewed for this reference, and this wiki does not estimate one. Price is set with the artist. The County fees on San Diego body-art fees, 2026 are government permit and registration charges, not tattoo prices.[7]
Common questions
How do I book at Remington Tattoo?
The shop says to choose an artist from the portfolios and contact that artist for a consultation.
How long does a tattoo take?
The shop’s FAQ says under an hour for small, simple designs, two to four hours for medium pieces, and several sessions for large work.
Do I need to be 18?
Yes. California law requires tattoo clients to be at least 18, regardless of parental consent.
See also
Sources cited
- ^ a b c d e f Tattoo FAQs. Remington Tattoo Parlor (remingtontattoo.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
- ^ About Remington Tattoo Parlor. Remington Tattoo Parlor (remingtontattoo.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
- ^ The Artists – Remington Tattoo. Remington Tattoo Parlor (remingtontattoo.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
- ^ a b c d Safe Body Art Act (program PDF). County of San Diego. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
- ^ Remington Tattoo Parlor (home page). Remington Tattoo Parlor (remingtontattoo.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
- ^ Aftercare Instructions. Remington Tattoo Parlor (remingtontattoo.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
- ^ Fee Schedule effective July 10, 2026 (Food, Water, and Housing Division; Rev. 09/09/2026). County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality. Retrieved 9 November 2026.