-How old do you have to be to enter the shop?
No one under age 16 is allowed in the shop. This is not our policy, this is state law. This includes young children and infants. We can not be liable for any hazards to young children. Due to the sensitive and permanent nature of the work being done here, we need to avoid any unexpected screams or other distractions an unaware child may cause. We also want to avoid exposing children to any imagery that parents may feel is inappropriate. No exceptions will be made. We apologize for any inconvenience.
-How old do you have to be to get a piercing?
You must be 18 years old to obtain a piercing without the consent of your legal guardian. Anyone caught using a fake ID will have the ID confiscated. The minors parents will be held responsible for any legal action taken by the city or state. Minors of 16 years or more may receive certain piercings with the consent of their legal guardian.
-I am between 16 and 18, what can I get pierced?
Any piercing other than genital. Minors may only get pierced with the consent of a legal guardian. You must have a legal guardian present at the time of the piercing. You both must bring state issued picture ID cards. Our minor policies exist both to protect our clientele and to uphold current laws. HFS 173.05 (1)(b) No person under 18 years of age shall be body pierced unless that person has an informed consent form signed by his or her parent or legal guardian in the presence of the operator. (c) No person under 16 years of age shall be body pierced.
-How old do you have to be to get a tattoo?
You must be at least 18 years of age to receive a tattoo. While the State of Wisconsin allows a minor to receive a tattoo with a physicians consent, we do not honor this practice. NO ONE under the age of 18 will receive a tattoo from Feed My Addiction Tattoos. Anyone caught using a fake ID will have the ID confiscated. The minors parents will be held responsible for any legal action taken by the city or state.
-Does it hurt?
Everyone interprets pain differently.
-How do I care for my piercing or tattoo?
Please visit our aftercare page located Here.
-Do you reuse your needles?
No, every needle is disposed of after use on a client. Reusing needles is unprofessional and poses a health risk.
-How do you sterilize your equipment?
Feed My Addiction uses a hospital grade autoclave and hospital grade ultra-sonic cleaner to sterilize the equipment. Both tools are regularly spore tested. The spore tests ensure that all living micro-organisms are destroyed and equipment is sterile.
-Can my friends watch?
One friend is allowed to observe a piercing or tattoo.
-How much does a tattoo cost?
We do not quote tattoo prices over the phone or e-mail. Please stop in for a quote.
-Can I take the tattoo design home?
All designs are property of Feed My Addiction and the respective owner(s). We do not allow designs to leave the shop.
-Are you licensed?
We possess the license required by the city of Eau Claire. Each artist holds a practitioner license as required by the State of Wisconsin.