Noel’le uses a sliding scale daily rate of $1200-$1500, open to all clients according to their need (on an honor system). While there is no question in the application about race or identity, clients who identify as black and/or indigenous are entitled to an additional 25% off the daily rate. A day with her typically begins between 11-12 and ends around 7-8, but she is flexible and can start an hour earlier or later if you are traveling for the work. Pieces are drawn directly on the body in the first session and typically take at least one more session to complete. Half-day and hourly rates are available for more rarely selected smaller projects and ongoing large-scale pieces.

Don’t get discouraged: most applicants are not accepted upon their first proposal. If your project is not accepted, you are very welcome to re-apply at any time, as we note who is dedicated, committed, and patient in their submission process. Many of the people Noel’le chooses to work with have spent multiple years thinking about, preparing for, and pursuing working with her. Once your general proposal is accepted, your appointment will be reserved using a non-refundable $200 deposit.

Noel’le will contact you in the week before your appointment to answer any remaining questions you have and start the collaborative design process. She will provide you with more detailed questions about the composition, elements, tone, and textures of the piece to prepare for your first session together. During your first session, the first part of the day will be devoted to a detailed in-person consultation and digital mockups of the tattoo. The final agreed-on design will then be drawn directly on the body and re-drawn as needed before it is tattooed.

Noel’le will provide you with detailed aftercare instructions and be available to answer questions by text message in that time. Follow-up appointments are prioritized for completing pieces and returning clients, and free touch-ups are indefinitely available for all clients regardless of when they received their tattoo.