Do you accept WALK-INS for tattooing?

-Until Further Notice We Will Not Be Doing Walk-Ins. We Are However Doing Same Day Appointments On A First Request And Based Off Artist Availability. We Will Do Our Absolute Best To Accommodate Same Day Appointments.

YES!! We Accommodate As Many Walk-Ins As We Can! Generally, Walk-Ins Are Tattoos That Take Two Hours Or Less With Drawing Time, Which Is About A Palm To Hand Sized Tattoos Or Smaller. We Do Them On A First Come First Serve Basis And Tattoo The Next Client Waiting, So Come Early, Especially On Weekends! If Your Tattoo Will Take More Drawing Time Or Tattoo Time We Can See If We Can Get You In With Another Artist That Day Or We Can Set Up An Appointment For Another Day  Artists Rotate Walk-Ins On Fridays And Saturdays  You Can Call The Shop At 217-367-5320 And See When A Certain Artist Is Doing Walk-Ins.  Appointments Are Recommended, As Our Artists Do Stay Very Busy, Which Is A Good Sign For You Getting The Tattoo, That Means Our Artists Have A Great Reputation And A Lot Dedicated Clients. We Do Our Best To Tattoo As Many Walk-In Clients As We Can Get In Between Our Appointments, Or When We Have Cancellations, And At The Same Time We Are Committed To Not Rushing Any Tattoos And Giving Everyone The Time They Deserve For A Great Tattoo. We Set Up All Walk-Ins At The Shop On A First Come First Serve Basis. This Way We Can Talk To You In Person About Sizes, Location, And Your Personal Design And Make Sure We Allow Enough Time For A Great Drawing And A Great Tattoo.

Do I need an appointment to get tattooed?

Until Further Notice All Tattoos And Piercings Require An Appoinment. We Will Do Our Best To Accomodate Same Day Appointments.

Appointments Are Recommended, But We Do Walk-Ins Everyday! Appointments Are Good For Mid To Larger Sized Tattoos, Multi-Session Tattoos, Cover-Ups, Or If You Want To Get In With A Specific Artist On A Specific Day. Otherwise, We Do Walk-Ins Everyday!

How do I make an APPOINTMENT for a tattoo?

-Until Further Notice You Can Now Set Up Your Appointment Just By Filling Out An Appointment Request On Our Website. We Are Unable To Do Tradional Walkins to set up appointments .

We Make All Appointments In Person At The Shop. Appointments Are Super Easy To Set Up, Just Stop In To The Shop And Talk To One Of Us And We Will Take Care Of You. Appointments Are Made In Person To Give Everyone The Quality And Custom Tattoo They Deserve.  We Make All Appointments In Person At The Shop To Make Sure We Schedule Enough Time To Have A Great Drawing, And Do A Top Quality Tattoo. There Are A Lot Of Particulars To Work Out For A Tattoo: Exact Sizing, Fit On Your Body, Details In The Tattoo, And Everything Else That Make A Tattoo A Perfect Fit For You Specifically. Talking With You In Person Is The Best Way To Make The Best Tattoo For You. Appointments Are Recommended, Especially For Mid To Larger Sized Tattoos, And Multi-Session Tattoos.

Why do we take Deposits for Appointments:

Due To The Demand Most Of Our Tattooers Are Booked At Least A Week In Advance.  We Utilize Deposits To Prevent " NO CALL, NO SHOWS"  When Someone Cancels Without Warning It Robs The Tattooer And Other Clients Of Time And Money.   With Deposits We Ensure That The Time And Care We Put Into The Process Of Creating Your Tattoo Will Be Compensated, Leaving Both The Client And Tattooer With A Better Experience.  Depending On The Amount Of Drawing And Preparation Time Involved, There Is A $50-100 Depnding On Size Of Tattoo) Non-Refundable Deposit For All Appointments. The Deposit Comes Off The Final Price Of The Tattoo. 24 Hour Notice Is Required To Make Any Appointment Changes Or Deposit Is Forfeited.

What is a CONSULTATION and how do I set one up?

Consultations Are Recommended For Tattoos That May Involve Some Extra Drawing Time, Such As A Cover-Up Or Large Scale Tattoos, Sleeves, Etc. A Consultation Is Time To Talk One On One With An Artist And Get The Details Ironed Out So Everything Is Ready And We Book The Proper Amount Of Time For The Appointment. Come On Into The Shop To Set Set Up A Consultation. The Tattoo Appointment Is Then Made After The  Consultation Time, Once We Get All Of The Details Worked Out.

Sterilization Procedures

At NewLife Tattoos clean and safe procedures are our first priority! 

You Can Feel Confident And Safe Getting Your Tattoo And Body Piercing Knowing That The Professionals At NewLife  Use New Sterilized Needles, Sterilized Equipment, Single Use Inks, And Single Use Disposables For Every Client, Every Time.  All Needles Are New. Always! All Equipment Is Single Service, Which Means That Each Needle And Tube Set Is Individually Packaged, Dated, Sealed And Sterilized. Ointments, Pigments, Needles, Gloves, Razors, Plastic Barriers, And Ink Caps Used In Applying Your New Tattoo Are Discarded After Use. After The Tattoo Is Finished, The Artist Disinfects The Work Area With A Chemical That Kills All Viruses And Bacteria. All Body Piercing Is Done With New Sterilized Jewelry. Your Artist Will Be Happy To Answer Any Questions You Have About Your Procedure And The Aftercare Of Your New Tattoo Or Piercing. We Also Have Aftercare Posted On The Website Here: Tattoo Aftercare And Piercing Aftercare

Sterilization

All Of Our Instruments And Needles Are Sterilized By Autoclave Sterilizers. Autoclaves Work By Using A Combination Of Heat, Steam, And Pressure To Kill Pathogenic Microorganisms. Autoclaves Are The Most Dependable Systems Available For The Sterilization Of Tattoo And Piercing Equipment. We Keep Detailed Logs Of The Autoclave Use And Our Autoclaves Are Tested Monthly And Monitored By An Independent Laboratory.

How much will my tattoo cost?

 All Price Quotes Are Done In Person At The Shop. Our Artists Want To Be Able To Talk To You About Your Tattoo In Person And Get Exact Size, Location, And All The Other Important Details Worked Out With You So We Can Give Your Tattoo The Time And Attention It Deserves. I Can Say, Most Single Session Tattoos At Our Shop Are Between $80-$400 Depending On Size, Time, Placement, And Detail. We Price Large Scale Work Like Sleeves And Backs Are By The Session. Stop In And We Can Give You An Accurate Price Quote.

What forms of payment do you accept?

Our Campus Location Prefers Cash But Accepts  All Marjor Credit And Debit Cards. We Charge A 5 Dollar Fee For All Credt And Debit Card Transactions. Our Downtown Location Is Cash Only.

Does it hurt?

This Is A Very Popular Question. In A Professional Environment  The Process Is  Annoying, And  Stings A Bit. The More Relaxed You Are The Easier The Process, And Within A Few Minutes Your Body Will Release Endorphins (Which Are Natural Pain Killers) That Ease Your Discomfort. The Experience Is Different For Everyone And Everyone’s Definition Of The Discomfort Will Be Different. It Is Impossible To Say Exactly How It Will Feel For You. Generally, Everyone Does Just Fine. Some Spots Do Hurt Worse Than Others. A Few General Rules Do Apply. The More Muscular Areas (Upper Arm Or Calf) Will Hurt Less Than The Bonier Areas (Elbow Or Ribs). Sensitive Parts Of Your Body Will Sting A Bit More To Get Tattooed.   It Really Is Best To Get Tattooed Where You Want It, Based On Your Aesthetics. The Placement Of The Tattoo Is Solely Up To You, Because The Tattoo Will Be There Long After The Pain Fades. If It Were That Painful, People Wouldn't Keep Coming Back For A Second, And Third, And Fourth, And, On And On

How do I choose an artist?

 Our Portfolios Are Proudly Displayed In Our Lobby, And ON OUR WEBSITE HERE . We Encourage You To Look For A Tattooer Whose Style You Like Best. We Have An Experienced Crew Of Diverse Artists Known For Quality Tattoos. We Can Help You Find The Person Best Suited For The Tattoo You Are Looking For.

Is NewLife Tattoos a licensed Shop?

Yes! We Have Been Licensed And In Business Since 2001 We Are The Oldest Established Shop In Champaign . Getting A Tattoo By An Amateur In Their Home Can Be Very Dangerous, Especially If They Have No Knowledge Of Sterilization Or Safe Operating Procedures. The Money Spent On A Professional Tattoo Studio Is Well Worth The Assurance That The Only Thing You Will Get Is A Tattoo.

Is there anything I should  do before I get tattooed or pierced?

Yes, Be Well Rested And Eat Well. Drink Plenty Of Fluids. Bring Your VALID ID And Wear Appropriate Clothing. Mostly Though, Just Relax And Have A Good Time.

Is there anything I shouldn't do before I get tattooed or pierced?

Do Not Drink Alcohol, Do Not Be Sunburned, And Do Not Take Drugs Other Than Prescribed By You Doctor. (Any Drugs Including Aspirin, Etc.)

Can you make this tattoo smaller?

Yes, We Are Skilled Enough To Make A Tattoo Really Small And Detailed, But That Will Not Make A Good Tattoo. No Matter Who Applies The Tattoo, Or How A Tattoo Is Applied, The Ink Will Migrate A Bit Over Time. A Tattoo Is Inside Of Skin Cells And Not On Top Of Paper. Lines Applied Too Close To One Another Will Blur Together, And In Some Cases Alter Lettering Or Destroy A Design A Few Years Or Even Months Down The Road. Your Tattooer Is A Professional And We Want Your Tattoo To Look Good. Of Course We Are Skilled

Enough To Make A Very Small Tattoo, But Not At The Expense Of Doing A Bad Tattoo. A Large Part Of The Art Of Tattooing Is To Make A Tattoo That Looks Good For A Lifetime. Listen To Your Tattooer's Advice And Make Your Tattoo A Size That Will Last And Be Enjoyed For Years.

Can I bring in my some pictures and reference material or my own design?

Of Course! We Work With Your Ideas! Bring In Whatever Will Help Us Get An Idea Of What You Are Looking For. If It Is In Digital Format(On Your Phone), We Recommend Bringing In A Hard Copy(On A Piece Of Paper) For Your Artist To Make The Best Use Of Your Time With Your Artist.

Do people pick designs off the wall?

Sure. That Is A Great Way To Get The Correct Reference To Begin To Make A Great Custom Tattoo. All Of The Designs We Have Here Are Hand Painted By Tattooers. We Have Taken Great Time To Find The Best Reference In The World To Help You Assemble Top Quality Tattoo.

What is flash?

This Is The Term For The Designs On The Wall. All Of The Flash At NewLife Is Hand Painted By Tattooers. A Lot Of Our Flash Is Drawn, Inked, And Watercolored By The Tattooers At NewLife, The Ones Who Will Be Doing Your Tattoo. Which Means Your Tattooer Has Taken The Time To Develop His Skills, Efficiency, Designing Ability, And Artistic Prowess In Tattooing. This Is The Sign Of True Craftsmanship. Our Walls And Books Are Filled With Quality Hand Painted Flash We Proudly Use Daily In The Tradition Of All The Good Tattooers Before Us.

Will you tattoo a person under 18?

NO. You Must Be 18 With A Valid State Issued ID To Be Tattooed. It Is Ill Legal To Tattoo Any Person Under The Age Of 18 In Illinois

Will you pierce a person under 18?

NO. We Do Not Do Any Type Of Piercings On Any Minors. We As A Shop Have Made This Policy Because Of The Liability Of Working With Minors. You Must Be 18 With A Valid State Issued ID To Be Pierced At NewLife Tattoos.

What Type Of ID Do You Accept?

A Valid State Or Government Issued Photo ID. Drivers License, State ID ,Passport ,FOID Card ,Military ID