Where are you Located?

I tattoo at Common Difference Tattoo Co. in Austin, Texas.

How do i make an appointment?

My books are currently open. On November 1st at 10am I will have a submission form on my booking page for 2025. Mark your calendar, set a reminder for this day, or subscribe to my newsletter to submit your tattoo concept.

I book on a quarterly basis throughout the year. My booking periods are:

fall: September / october / november

winter: december / january / february

spring: march / april / may

summer: june / july / August

I only schedule three months at a time and will not book further out than the current quarterly booking period I am on. Ongoing larger projects may affect the specific days I’m available each month for new tattoo ideas.

I do require $250 deposits to secure my clients’ appointment dates that can be paid through PayPal or Venmo. The deposit goes towards the overall price of your tattoo. The deposit is not refundable if the appointment is canceled.

If I confirm a day is available for me to tattoo, this does not mean we have an appointment for that day. An appointment is only confirmed with a deposit in place and email confirmation that I received said deposit.

what is your appointment process?

Here is a step-by-step guide to how I book my appointments:

  1. Submit a form on my booking page if my books are open

  2. I will email back that your tattoo concept was accepted/not accepted

  3. If accepted I will instruct how to pay the deposit

  4. With the deposit paid I will send email confirmation it was received and links to schedule a tattoo appointment and consultation (if needed).

  5. Select which days you’d like for both from my online calendar. Ongoing larger projects may affect the specific days I’m available each month for new tattoo ideas.

  6. That’s it! The appointment process is complete.

    If you have questions about anything feel free to email me at karipowelltattoos@gmail.com or through the contact page.

i would like a consultation

I book consultations virtually through Zoom.

I have consultations only when my books are open for scheduling tattoo appointments.

Despite high demand I strive to be accessible to all prospective clients. If you have a budget concern feel free to ask me specific questions regarding those concerns during your consultation or before my books open.

The $250 deposit is due at the time of booking a consultation. This deposit goes towards the final cost of your tattoo.

The deposit can only be applied to the final cost of the tattoo we discussed and agreed upon during the consultation.

If you change your idea and want want something different the appointment and deposit may be forfeited. Please be sure of your idea when placing your deposit. If you have a new idea and want to do that instead of the original, I may not approve the newer project and reserve the right to decline, forfeiting the deposit.

Changing minor things in the design or where it is on your body on the day of the appointment is fine (I want to change how these petals look/I want this to be on my arm instead of my leg), however if you want to change a major component of the design (I want to change these flowers to completely different flowers than we discussed or I want the background to be different than originally specified) you will need to reschedule and put down a new deposit. If a reschedule is needed you will need to wait until my next booking period if I don’t have availability for my current booking period.

what is your rate?

Every client is unique, so pricing will vary depending on size, location, the amount of detail, and the style the piece is in.

Ongoing projects and pieces are charged at an hourly rate of $250. If you have a budget or price you don’t want to overextend past let me know during the consultation, and we can determine how to accommodate your idea in relation to your budget.

Do i need to pay a deposit?

  • I require $250 deposits to secure a tattoo appointment.

  • Deposits are paid through PayPal or Venmo.

  • Deposits are nonrefundable and are used to reserve your spot in my schedule.

  • The deposit amount goes towards the overall price of your tattoo. If the tattoo takes multiple sessions the deposit amount will be subtracted from the final tattoo session.

  • A new deposit must be placed and you will need to be rescheduled if your tattoo concept changes the day of your appointment.

  • The deposit does not give you rights to the tattoo design, and it is not a drawing fee. All drawings remain my intellectual property.

CancELlations & reSchedules

  • Rescheduling must be done 48 hours in advance or the deposit is forfeited, and you must put down a new deposit of $250. Many artists require 7 days in advance to reschedule, so I believe this is very accommodating and understandable.

  • Canceling an appointment means the deposit is not refundable. The deposit is for reserving your time with me; once the appointment is canceled the deposit must cover the time I lost in holding that time exclusively for you in which I could have reserved for someone else.

  • If a client reschedules more than once and/or cancels multiple times I will not continue to work with them.

  • A “no-show” counts as a cancellation, and the deposit is automatically forfeited.

  • If you know you will be over 10 minutes late to an appointment communicate with me promptly. If you are over 10 minutes late without letting me know beforehand I will consider it a “no-show,’ and the appointment will be canceled.

  • I do not reschedule on my days off. If a reschedule is needed it may have to be for my next booking period depending on how booked up I am. This means when my books reopen your booking will be prioritized since a deposit is still in place.

When can i see my tattoo design?

Tattoo designs are shown the day of your appointment when you walk in.
If there are any minor changes that need to be made we will make them together. It‘s never been the case that anyone needs substantial changes to their design, but if it ever did happen I would reschedule you and take more time with the design if it was not what you envisioned.
I understand the excitement and desire to see the artwork in advance, however this is my policy and practice with all clients.

How long will my tattoo session take?

Tattoo session duration depends on each client’s pain tolerance, the amount of detail, size, and placement. On average I take three to five hours on a piece. I focus on the overall quality of my work rather than the quantity during each session.

Tattoo preparation advice

  • Please get plenty of rest the night before and avoid drinking alcohol or excessive caffeine the day before or of; alcohol will thin out your blood and could compromise the tattoo, and caffeine can make it harder to sit for long periods of time.

  • If you are feeling sick email me to reschedule for another day.

  • Do not come in if you feel sick or were exposed to someone sick! Even if you think it is just allergies, you could be exposing the artists and other clients to your sickness and putting them at risk as well as hindering your tattoo’s healing process. Please be considerate. If I notice you are unwell, I will reschedule you for another day when you arrive.

  • Wear clothes that allow for accessing the area to be tattooed.

  • Drink plenty of water and be sure to eat a large breakfast. Come with snacks or a small meal.

  • You are allowed to bring one guest.

  • No alcohol, smoking, or vaping is allowed in the studio.

  • No one under 18 is allowed in the studio

  • Please bring a valid ID or driver’s license

  • Allow for time to rest after your tattoo

  • No swimming for 2 weeks after getting tattooed! It is an open wound and will get infected if you submerge yourself in water; the tattoo and your health will be compromised. Be especially aware of this during those hot summer months when swimming sounds nicest.