Where are you located?

Our Carytown shop is located at 17 N. Belmont Avenue, Richmond, VA 23221.

Our Forest Hill shop is located at 7340 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23235.

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How can I get in contact with you?

You can call, text or email us! If you want to reach our Carytown location, call or text (804) 353-1002 or email us at blackrabbitrva@gmail.com. If you want to reach our Forest Hill location, call or text (804) 206-3166 or email us at blackrabbitforesthill@gmail.com.

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How do I book an appointment?

Each artist is in charge of their own appointments, and have instructions listed for how to book on their respective Instagram pages. If you don't know which artist to go with, give us a call and we would be more than happy to find you the perfect fit. If you are looking for something smaller that doesn't need an appointment, we take walk-ins DAILY at both locations!

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What should I bring to my appointment?

You must have a physical, government issued ID in order to get tattooed. 

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Do you tattoo minors?

We do not tattoo anyone under the age of 18, even with a parent or guardian present. ​

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Do you offer piercings?

Yes! We offer piercings at our Forest Hill location. 

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Do you pierce minors?

We do not pierce anyone under the age of 18, even with a parent or guardian present. 

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What is your shop minimum?

$75. We accept cash, card, Venmo, PayPal. Please check with your artist to see what form of payment is preferred for them.​

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How do I prepare for my appointment?

Please ensure that you are well hydrated and that you eat before your appointment. Please arrive dressed comfortably and do not show up under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. 

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Are your shops handicap accessible?

Both our locations have wheelchair access. Our tattoo tables can support up to 500 lbs. We are always willing to make our space more accommodating to all; please call or email us if you have any specific requests or feedback! 

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How do I care for a new piercing?

Lobes, Cartilage, etc. 

Swelling and tenderness is to be expected with any piercing, use an anti-inflammatory of your choice for approximately 3-4 days-to a week after initial piercing(if medically able). 

Spray sterile saline solution on each exit 2-3x daily and allow, dab dry using clean paper towel.

Flush with warm water once daily to rinse away any built up debris. 

Avoid twisting, spinning your jewelry. The least movement possible is best. 

Avoid q-tips and cotton balls for cleaning, cotton fibers are likely to snag or become stuck to jewelry. 

Avoid piercing sites with any moisturizers, cleansers, or other body products. 

Avoid submerging in oceans, rivers, lakes, etc. for 3-4 months.

Downsize jewelry at appropriate time listed. 

Wait approximately 6 months before switching studs to hoop. 

 

Oral Piercings 

Rinse out mouth with non-alcoholic mouth rinse after eating or drinking. 

Mouth rinses designed to help with mouth sores, or dry mouth may be used once daily to soothe and promote healing. 

Avoid intimate encounters for 2-3 weeks, and other oral exchanges and intimate encounters for 3-4 months after initial piercing. 

Steer clear of foods with heavy spices, alcoholic drinks, smoking of any kind for 3-4 weeks, and be mindful of very crunchy, gritty, chewy foods as these may cause accidental chewing of jewelry.

To soothe irritation you may swish with sterile saline solution, hold ice chips/ice water in your mouth when needed. 

To manage the initial swelling, take an anti-inflammatory of your choice for the initial 3-4 days - a week after piercing. 

Avoid submerging in shared bodies of water for 2-3 months.

Downsize jewelry at listed time. 

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General information related to caring for your piercing...

Your immune system is a large part of how your piercing heals. Making sure to be taking the appropriate medications, supplements, immune boosters can be helpful to your healing experience. 

It is always best not to touch any piercing besides time of cleaning.

Sleeping on a cartilage piercing may lead to irritation, a change in piercing angle, issues with healing, etc. Please make use of travel pillows, or pillows with holes in the center to avoid sleeping directly on piercing. 

Jewelry used in piercing is a certain size for safety, please consult with your piercer before purchasing jewelry of any other size to ensure proper fit. 

For medical procedures such as X-rays, or MRIs it is best to wear a Bioplast, or glass retainer to maintain piercing site. However, these are to be worn for short periods of time, not long term, as this may lead to Irritation. 

Do not remove jewelry and leave piercing "empty" for any amount of time as any piercing may close when left open for too long. 

If you decide to stretch your ear piercings, please take your time, do not jump sizes, and use proper technique.

If your piercing were to become irritated, please contact your piercer right away,

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How do I care for a new tattoo?

Traditional Bandage:

Leave bandage on for 2 to 3 hours and remove at home. Wash with unscented/antibacterial soap; apply recommended ointment (sparingly) for the first full day, then switch to an unscented lotion for the remainder of the healing period (approximately 1 to 4 weeks).

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Clear Film Bandage: (i.e. Saniderm, Second Skin, etc.)

Leave bandage on for 1-3 days (per your artist's recommendation). Remove under warm water by peeling upward; apply unscented lotion for the remainder of healing (approximately 1-4 weeks). If your bandage rips/leaks, or if you develop a reaction to the adhesive, remove it and follow the instructions above. 

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• DO NOT soak your tattoo in the bathtub and do not expose it to river water, lake water, chlorine, etc.

• DO NOT pick scabs.

• DO NOT expose your tattoo to excessive sunburn or other tanning regime.

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