Where can I park?
There is metered parking in front of Realm but all street parking is first come-first serve and can not be guaranteed on the day of your consultation or appointment. Metered parking is available along J st and adjacent streets. For more information and meter rates, visit the City of Sacramento Parking website.
Where are you located?
Realm is located in Midtown Sacramento at 2523 J St Suite 101, Sacramento CA 95816. Realm is a private studio and is by appointment only. Our studio is on the left hand side of the street with metered parking available in front of our studio as well as all along J street and surrounding streets, parking is first come-first serve so please plan accordingly. We share the neighborhood with Moppet Shoppe, Cultivation Salon, Urban Fitness, Drunken Noodle many other great small businesses and restaurants on J Street.
Do you take walk-ins?
No. Realm does not accept walk-ins as our artist dedicate their artistic talents entirely into each piece they create for every client; because of this devotion our artist do not accept walk-ins.
How do I book appointment?
To book an appointment with an artist at Realm, you must first have a consultation with an artist. In order to create your tattoo design, our artist require either a consultation in-person or via email to discuss your design ideas, expectations, concerns, and budget. Once you and your artist have come to an agreed upon design, your artist will book your tattoo appointment and accept payment for your non-refundable deposit. To begin designing your next tattoo, use this form to book a consultation. For more information about our Non-Refundable Policy, click here.
Why do I have to book a consultation?
In order to achieve mutual respect of time between artist and client, we ask that prospective clients book a consultation to better explain in detail their expectations rather than showing up for an appointment unsure and indecisive. During your consultation you will discuss with your artist tattoo design elements such as color ways, themes, placement and other concerns such as cover-ups, accommodations and pricing. Consultation also reassure our artist that their clients are as committed to the process as the artist are; Our artist ultimately want you to feel comfortable & confident with your tattoo design and have complete trust in them the day of your tattoo appointment.
Why do I have to pay a non-refundable deposit to book an appointment?
To assure our artist of your full commitment to the tattooing process, Realm requires a non-refundable deposit to book your appointment and to begin designing your tattoo. The deposit fees will be put towards the final cost of your tattoo and will vary by artist rates. For more information on our Non-Refundable Deposit policy, click here.
How do I cancel/change my appointment?
Realm and/or your Artist requires ## hours notice to cancel or change your appointment date. If you do not give Realm and/or your artist notice of cancellation/(no-show), you will lose your deposit fee and will have to rebook an appointment. To change your appointment please contact your artist by email as soon as possible. For more information on our Cancellation/Change of Appointment policy, click here.
What are your rates/How much will it cost for a tattoo?
Each artist charges their own set rates by the hour or by the session. Your artist will discuss their rates and requirements with you during your consultation. To book a consultation with an artist, use this form.
How long will my tattoo take to complete?
There is no definitive answer as it all depends on many factors such as size, placement, color way, skin variations & pigmentation, pain tolerance, etc. Speaking generally, your tattoo will take as long as you can sit. Our artist ask clients to commit to a minimum of four hours per session. Some tattoo designs will need multiple session and/or longer sit times which ranging from 4-8 hours of tattooing per session. Your artist will give you a general timeline once they see how your skin takes but as stated before, there is no definitive answer.
How do I care for my tattoo?
You can download the pdf file for our Aftercare Guidelines here. You should have also received a copy of this form the day of your tattoo appointment.
What should I do to prepare for my tattoo session?
Rest! Get a good night’s sleep first and foremost, good sleep helps the body regenerate blood cells and rejuvenate our muscles & skin. Secondly, drink plenty of water leading up to the day of your tattoo. Hydration is a key factor for great skin, the more hydrated the skin the easier the tattoo process can be as well as lessening the swelling time and overall trauma to the skin. Third, don’t forget to eat a well-balanced meal, surprisingly you will use a lot of energy during your tattoo session. Making sure you eat beforehand will fuel your body and help prevent you from feeling exhausted or passing out during your tattoo. Lastly, dress comfortably, you will be sitting or laying in a still position for some time and comfy clothes can make the session more relaxing. Clients are welcome to bring headphones, water bottles/beverages with resealable lids, and snacks for their tattoo sessions.