07/28/2026
Hey everyone — Brittany here, owner of Pinch-N-Poke.
If you’ve visited us before, you’ve probably met my mom or my aunt behind the front counter. We’re proudly a family-owned business, and they work hard to make everyone who walks through our doors feel welcome.
I wanted to make a quick post because we’ve recently had several situations involving our “No Minors Without Appointment” policy.
This sign has been posted on our front door for over two years, and we ask that everyone please take a moment to read it before entering.
Our policy isn’t meant to inconvenience anyone. It’s in place for several important reasons:
• The safety of your child.
• The safety of our artists and clients.
• Health and liability requirements in a tattoo and piercing studio.
• Maintaining a calm environment where artists can focus on their work.
Tattoo studios contain biohazard materials, sharp instruments, glass displays, expensive artwork, and other hazards that simply aren’t appropriate for unsupervised children. Scheduled appointments allow us to prepare for minors and ensure they can be safely accommodated.
If you arrive with a minor who does not have an appointment, our staff will kindly remind you of our policy. While we understand that not everyone notices every sign, it’s not appropriate to become upset with our staff for enforcing a clearly posted rule. They’re simply doing their job and upholding a long-standing shop policy—not making it up on the spot. We ask that our team be treated with the same kindness and respect they show every customer.
We absolutely welcome minors for scheduled tattoo and piercing appointments. We simply ask that they remain with their parent or guardian at all times and are respectful of the studio while they’re here.
Thank you for helping us keep our studio safe and enjoyable for everyone, and thank you for taking a moment to read the signs posted before entering. We truly appreciate it.
— Brittany
