Our guidelines for a safe experience

Key things to know:

  • Altar ink adheres to the highest standard of sanitation and over all hygiene.

  • We do NOT tattoo anyone under the age of 18 years old.

  • We do NOT offer piercings to anyone under the age of 18 without a legal Guardian present.

  • You must have a valid ID presented before any procedures.

  • We do NOT practice tattoo or piercing procedures on anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Tattooing

Sterilization and Sanitation

We are consumed by proper sterilization and sanitation practices at Altar Ink. We adhere to proper protocols always.

  • Most of our supplies during your tattoo is single use and disposable, meaning they are sterilized and completely new. This includes things such as needles, lap cloths, gloves, paper towels, glides, etc. We use these products on you, and dispose of them immediately.

  • All inks are used in a way that makes them single use. When our artists set up, they pour their inks in a brand new disposable ink cap. The ink cap is discarded at the end of your session, never to be used again.

  • Reusable equipment, such as machines, power packs, etc. are cleaned, sanitized, and disinfected before and after every use. This inures no cross contamination between our clients. Though these items never come in direct contact with skin, ink, or blood, we use a powerful surface disinfectant to clean them multiple times a day

  • We ensure that all surfaces are clean and disinfected with a high-power disinfectant between each tattoo. Each surface is also disinfected and fully wrapped with non porous materials before every use.

Identification Requirements

In order to get tattooed at Altar Ink you must present a valid, state issued ID. Your identification must be current (not expired) and you will be asked to present it at the beginning of your appointment.  Acceptable forms of valid ID include:

  • State-issued driver’s license or state-issued identification card

  • Resident alien card

  • Passport

  • Military identification card

Age Requirements

We do NOT tattoo anyone under the age of 18. It is illegal to tattoo anyone under the age of 18 by Georgia state law.

Drugs and alcohol

It's illegal to tattoo/pierce anyone who is believed to be under the influence.  We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who is thought to be under the influence. however, we will welcome you back once you’re at a level headed state.

Piercing

Sterilization and sanitation

Cleanliness is our top priority when it comes to performing excellent piercings. We adhere to the highest standards of hygiene and infectious control.

  • Most materials and equipment involved in the piercing process is single use and disposable. That means it was brand new, never used and sterilized. It is disposed of in a Sharps container immediately after your piercing. This includes piercing needles.

  • Our tools used are always first disinfected using a high-quality disinfectant, processed through an ultrasonic-cleaner, placed in a sterilization pouch and processed in a steam autoclave sterilizer. These sterilizers are the same ones used in hospitals and other medical offices to sterilize equipment.

  • We also disinfect, clean, and wrap all work surfaces between every client. We take every precaution to ensure that your piercing is done in the cleanest and safest environment possible.

Identification Requirements

In order to get pierced with us you must present a valid, state issued ID. Your identification must be current (not expired) and you will be asked to present it at the beginning of your appointment.  Acceptable forms of valid ID include:

  • State-issued driver’s license or state-issued identification card

  • Resident alien card

  • Passport

  • Military identification card

Age Requirements

We do NOT pierce anyone under the age of 18 without a legal Guardian present. Your guardian must sign off for you to receive a piercing by Georgia state law.

Not all piercers feel comfortable piercing minors. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone if our piercers are uncomfortable.

Piercings below the shoulder line are prohibited on anyone under the age of 18 years old.

Drugs and alcohol

It's illegal to tattoo/pierce anyone who is believed to be under the influence.  We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who is thought to be under the influence. however, we will welcome you back once you’re at a level headed state.