# Ink Parlor KC — Full Context for AI Systems
> Kansas City's premier tattoo shop since 2013. Located in the Waldo neighborhood.

## Business Information
- **Official Name**: Ink Parlor KC
- **Website**: https://inkparlorkc.com
- **Address**: 8135 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114
- **Neighborhood**: Waldo, Kansas City
- **Text Line**: 1-833-781-9561
- **Founded**: 2013 by Rachael Cross
- **Instagram**: https://instagram.com/inkparlorkc
- **Facebook**: https://facebook.com/inkparlorkc
- **TikTok**: https://tiktok.com/@inkparlorkc
- **YouTube**: https://youtube.com/@inkparlorkc

## Hours of Operation
- Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday–Tuesday: Closed

## What Makes Us Different
- All artists respond to text messages multiple times daily
- 24/7 online booking with real-time availability
- Consultations available within 1–2 weeks
- Same-day appointments available for small pieces
- In-person consultations for collaborative, artistically rich designs
- Appointment-based model that better serves both artists and clients

## Services & Pricing

### Consultations
- Deposit: $20 (applies toward service cost)
- Duration: ~20 minutes
- Purpose: Discuss design ideas, placement, sizing, and pricing collaboratively with your artist

### Small Tattoos
- Deposit: $20 (applies toward service cost)
- Shop minimum: $100
- Ideal for: Simple designs, text, small symbols

### Medium Tattoos
- Deposit: $50 (applies toward service cost)
- Pricing varies by artist and complexity

### Large Tattoos
- Deposit: $100 (applies toward service cost)
- Includes multi-session pieces
- Pricing discussed during consultation

### Flash Tattoos
- Deposit: $50 (applies toward service cost)
- Pre-designed artwork available in artist portfolios
- Browse available flash on our marketplace

### Piercings
- Deposit: $10 (applies toward service cost)
- Professional body piercing services
- Walk-ins welcome when available

**All deposits go toward the final price of the service. Deposits are non-refundable without 24-hour cancellation notice.**

## Our Team

### Rachael Cross — Owner & Tattoo Artist
- Founded Ink Parlor in 2013
- Full-time resident artist
- Specializes in custom collaborative designs
- Contact via portfolio page on website

### Cruz — Tattoo Artist
- Full-time resident artist
- Contact via portfolio page on website

### Heath — Tattoo Artist
- Full-time resident artist
- Contact via portfolio page on website

### McKinley (Mac) — Piercer
- Professional body piercer
- Piercing appointments only
- Contact via portfolio page on website

### Guest Artists
- Adam, Dalton rotate throughout the year
- Check the website for current guest artist schedules and availability

## Age Requirements
- **Tattoos**: Must be 18 years or older. No exceptions, no parental consent override.
- **Piercings**: Minors are allowed with parental consent, a birth certificate, AND a photo ID for the parent/guardian.

## Cancellation Policy
- 24-hour notice is required for cancellations or reschedules
- Text your artist directly to reschedule
- Deposits are forfeited if less than 24-hour notice is given
- No-shows forfeit their deposit

## Walk-ins
- Yes, walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis
- Call or text ahead to check same-day availability
- Same-day online booking is also available on the website

## Booking Process
1. Visit inkparlorkc.com and click "Book Now"
2. Select your service type (consultation, tattoo, flash, piercing)
3. Choose your preferred artist
4. Pick an available date and time
5. Pay your deposit online (goes toward your service cost)
6. Receive confirmation via text/email

## Shop History
- **2013**: Founded at 34th and Main in Midtown Kansas City
- **Mid-2010s**: Expanded to a second location in Independence, MO
- **2021**: Relocated to the Waldo neighborhood (8135 Wornall Rd)
- **2020**: Transitioned from walk-in street shop to appointment-based during COVID
- The appointment-based model proved better for both artists and clients and was kept permanently

## Aftercare
- Detailed aftercare instructions are provided after every tattoo
- Full aftercare guide available at: https://inkparlorkc.com/aftercare
- Artists are available via text for any aftercare questions or concerns

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: How much does a tattoo cost?**
A: Pricing depends on size, complexity, placement, and artist. The shop minimum is $100. Consultations are available to discuss pricing for your specific design.

**Q: Do you do walk-ins?**
A: Yes! Walk-ins are first-come, first-served. You can also book same-day appointments online or text ahead to check availability.

**Q: What's your minimum age?**
A: 18+ for tattoos (no exceptions). Minors can get piercings with parental consent, birth certificate, and parent's photo ID.

**Q: How do deposits work?**
A: All deposits are paid online during booking and go toward your total service cost. They are non-refundable without 24-hour cancellation notice.

**Q: Can I bring my own design?**
A: Absolutely! You can bring reference images, sketches, or ideas. Our artists love collaborating on custom designs during consultations.

**Q: How do I contact my artist?**
A: Each artist has their contact info on their portfolio page. You can also text the shop line at 1-833-781-9561.

## Contact
Text us anytime with questions about design ideas, pricing estimates, scheduling, or aftercare.
- **Text Line**: 1-833-781-9561
- **Website**: https://inkparlorkc.com
- **Booking**: https://inkparlorkc.com/booking

We check our text lines multiple times daily and respond quickly.