Tattoo the Lake

Shop policies ----- Please read carefully!!

Guests

Due to our limited space and insurance requirements, we cannot allow more than two people in the shop at a time, no large groups unless we have booked a group appointment. You may bring ONE support person if you are not in a group.

Minors/Animals

It is illegal to tattoo minors in NYS and we do not allow children or animals in the shop.

Payment

We PREFER CASH but can accept credit cards and Venmo, our shop MINIMUM is $160.00 on a credit card, or $150.00 CASH.

Smoking/Vaping

We are a marijuana friendly business, smoking and vaping are allowed outdoors.

Food/Drinks

Other than water, please do not bring any outside food or drinks, it is a good idea to eat something before you arrive to your appointment.

Positive Attitude and Respect

Help us maintain our shop's vibe! Please keep a positive attitude and leave negativity at the door! Our policies are for everyone's health and safety which we take very seriously. We reserve the right to cancel your appointment if our policies are not respected.

Friendly PSA Regarding the Local Tattoo Industry

Ontario County currently does not have any health or licensing requirements regarding tattooing. Because of this and the accessibility of cheap tattooing equipment on Amazon, etc, anyone can open a shop and tattoo with no prior training or knowledge. This is dangerous as tattooing involves opening the skin and exposing the body to blood borne pathogens. We run our shop based on standards from other areas that have strict rules for tattoo shops, you will never find us tattooing anywhere outside of our shop where we maintain a clean, safe environment. Any artists that tattoo in our shop are insured and have gone through a proper apprenticeship. All artists and staff have completed OSHA compliant Blood Borne Pathogen certifications.

The Story of Tattoo the Lake, llc

Our Roots

Our Artist

Our Roots

Founded in 2024, Tattoo the Lake, LLC was brought to life by Jessica Williams and Joshua Allen. Josh, a skilled artist with over 20 years of experience and Fiancé Jess, with a background in accounting and bookkeeping, wanted to create a shop that focused on quality and creativity.

Our Shop

Our Artist

Our Roots

Located along beautiful Canandaigua Lake, part of the Finger Lakes in Upstate New York. We are just minutes away from concert venue CMAC, FLCC, numerous wineries, breweries, air BnB's and a public beach. Please note all visitors must be 18 or older and not under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Please no pets, food or drinks (water is okay).

Our Artist

Joshua Allen has been tattooing for close to 25 years and has worked in both street shops and private studios. He specializes in Japanese and American Traditional tattoos but can bring just about any idea to life. He can do something small and simple or a full sleeve. He would love to tattoo his flash so check it out and book an appointment with him!

AFTERCARE

Congratulations! You've been tattooed! That's just the first part of your new tattoo, the rest is up to you. Here is some aftercare advice to heal that tattoo safely.

*You will leave your appointment with the tattoo cleaned and wrapped in plastic wrap, leave that on as long as possible the day of the tattoo, it may look oozy and gross by the end of the day, don't worry, that's normal.

*It may be sore and/or swollen for a while, your skin just took a beating, using an ice pack on the outside of the plastic wrap is okay.

*When you take the wrap off clean the tattoo carefully with mild soap and water, it might look like you're washing some ink off, don't panic, it's normal.

*Pat dry with clean paper towels and wrap it back up with plastic wrap if it will be rubbing on clothes or potentially getting dirty.

*When the tattoo is not wrapped, clean carefully, pat dry and apply a thin layer of fragrance-free lotion (we recommend Lubriderm). Do not rewrap with lotion!

*After 2 or 3 days the tattoo will start to peel. During the peeling phase, clean it carefully and apply a thin layer of fragrance-free lotion when not wrapped.

*During peeling it will look like ink is also peeling off, don't panic this is normal.

*The healing process should take 1-2 weeks, if you take care of it and keep it clean and free from rubbing on clothes it should heal up beautifully.

During healing DO NOT:

*Allow tattoo to rub on clothing

*Get the tattoo dirty

*Use Neosporin or any type of ointment

*Use excessive amounts of lotion

*Pick or scratch the tattoo (we know it itches but leave it alone!)

*Expose it to direct sunlight

*Submerge in water (no baths or swimming)

Treat the tattoo as an open wound and use common sense. Contact us with any questions.

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Shop policies ----- Please read carefully!!

Guests

Minors/Animals

Payment

Smoking/Vaping

Food/Drinks

Positive Attitude and Respect

Friendly PSA Regarding the Local Tattoo Industry

The Story of Tattoo the Lake, llc

Our Roots

Our Artist

Our Roots

Our Shop

Our Artist

Our Roots

Our Artist

Our Artist

Our Artist

flash sheets: ALL FLASH is available to tattoo!!

Contact Us

Drop us a line!

Better yet, see us in person!

Tattoo the Lake

Hours

Photo Gallery

AFTERCARE

Tattoo the lake is closed

Thank you for your support!

Give the Gift that Lasts Forever!

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARTISTS!

Tattoo the Lake T-Shirts!

Shop policies ----- Please read carefully!!

Guests

Minors/Animals

Payment

Smoking/Vaping

Food/Drinks

Positive Attitude and Respect

Friendly PSA Regarding the Local Tattoo Industry

The Story of Tattoo the Lake, llc

Our Roots

Our Artist

Our Roots

Our Shop

Our Artist

Our Roots

Our Artist

Our Artist

Our Artist

flash sheets: ALL FLASH is available to tattoo!!

Contact Us

Drop us a line!

Better yet, see us in person!

Tattoo the Lake

Hours

Photo Gallery

AFTERCARE

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