Frequently asked questions.
Q: Do I need an appointment, or do you take walk-ins?
A: Both! Appointments guarantee your spot. Walk-ins are welcome if we have time—first come, first served.
Q: How do I book an appointment?
A: You can choose one of three ways to book with us.
Online - You may fill out our “Tattoo Request Form” online and we will respond with 72 hours. You may also may request tattoos directly from the artist by clicking the link under their picture. You can use our Daysmart booking portal which allows you to request appointments by choosing available time slots. Send a message using Facebook.
Come into the shop Tuesday - Saturday between 12 PM and 8 PM
Q: How much do tattoos cost?
A: Prices vary. Our shop minimum is $100. Standard hourly rate is $125/hr; ribs, neck, stomach, and head are $150/hr; blackout work is $200/hr. Flash and full-day sessions are flat rates. Full pricing details on our Prices page.
Q: Can I bring my own design or ideas?
A: Absolutely. We love original ideas. If you have an original design, bring it with and we will go over it with you to determine if the image is tattooable. If it’s not, than we will make any necessary modifications and decide wether we will go forward with the tattoo.
Q: Do tattoos hurt?
A: It’s not a tickle fight, but most people handle it just fine. Location and pain tolerance play a big role.
Q: What should I do before my appointment?
A: Sleep well, eat something, hydrate, and don’t come in under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Dress comfortably for your tattoo spot.
Q: Do you do cover-ups or touch-ups?
A: Yes. Free touch-ups are offered within 6 months (some exclusions apply). Cover-ups? We’re pros at ‘em.
Q: Is your shop clean and licensed?
A: 100%. Licensed artists, one-time-use needles, clean equipment, and top-tier inks only.
Q: Do you do piercings too?
A: Yep. We offer a variety of above-the-waist piercings. Price list is online.
Q: What if I’m unhappy with my tattoo?
A: Talk to us. We want to make it right. Refunds aren’t a thing in tattooing, but customer care is.
Q: How do deposits and cancellations work?
A: A 20–30% non-refundable deposit is required to book any appointment. Deposits apply toward your final tattoo cost. One reschedule is allowed with at least 48 hours' notice; rescheduling with less notice, no-shows, or no-call cancellations forfeit the deposit. Same policy applies to flash event reservations except where event-specific terms (like our Memorial Day flash terms) override.
Q: Do you sell gift cards?
A: Yes, official Dakota Dream Tattoos gift cards are available for purchase in-shop. They are valid for 6 years from the date of purchase per North Dakota law (NDCC 51-29), carry no service or maintenance fees, and may be applied toward any tattoo or piercing service. If you see Dakota Dream Tattoos gift cards offered by third-party sites (such as Giftly), please note that those are independent products and are not redeemable directly at our shop — contact us at micah@dakotadreamtattoos.com to purchase an official gift card.