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Started by Kim Deakins in 2016, Pink Goblin is a female-owned and operated tattoo & piercing studio in Athens, GA. We’re all about creating a clean, fun, and professional atmosphere where clients and artists can connect. We aim to provide an elevated, client-focused experience, while offering high-quality tattoos and piercings. Unity, community, and empowerment are our core values. Pink Goblin welcomes all genders, religions, races, and orientations.
Getting a new piercing can be intimidating and we are here to help!
It’s is always best to know what you want pierced ahead of a piercing appointment. Once you know what you want to get pierced it is important to do some research on what healing will be like and if there are anatomical constraints. Not every piercing requires one but if you are concerned if you have the proper anatomy for a piercing, we offer free anatomy checks!
If you are interested in upgrading from the included standard jewelry, make sure you have a budget in mind.
To book on our website, Under “Piercings” in the nav bar of our website,
you will find the piercing side of our website.
This area of the site has it’s own sub menu with a link to a booking portal.
Alternatively you can call the studio to book!
If you book online, we will manually approve the appointment request and process your deposit. Once we are able to successfully do so, you will receive appointment confirmation and the necessary forms for the appointment.
Please fill out all required forms before your appointment. Do make sure to read all elements of the forms before proceeding to the next.
On the day of your appointment your piercer will pick out jewelry with you, and walk you through the piercing process step by step before beginning.
Once the placement of the piercing is agreed upon, your piercer will walk you through each step of the process again while it is happening.
Once the piercing is completed, your piercer will go over aftercare instructions and provide you with information about your 4-week downsize.
At the 4 week post-piercing mark, and everything is healing nicely, you might be ready for a jewelry downsize.
The downsize is so important for piercing health! It is best to have a professional assist you with jewelry change outs while your piercing is still healing. You can book a jewelry change appointment on our website or by calling the studio. Jewelry changes are $10 and new, smaller posts are usually $10-$15!
How to book a tattoo at Pink Goblin
Step 1: Know what you want
Before booking an appointment it’s a great idea to have a general sense of what you want tattooed. Make sure you have a list of design elements for your artist. Please collect reference images for each element.
Knowing what style you want is just as important as knowing what elements you want. Make sure to do some research on what tattoo style best suits your vision. All of our artists styles can be viewed under their profile pictures on our website.
Know what you are capable of spending and be honest with your tattooer. They will let you know what is possible within your budget.
Step 2: Choose an artist
Under “Tattoos” in the navbar of our website you will find two categories of artists.
1) Artists that keep their books open and are always accepting appointments. These artists have more availability.
2) Artists that open their books on specific dates
& times. These artists have less immediate availability and tend to book out further.
You can click on an artist profile picture to access their bio, portfolio, Instagram account, and booking form.
Step 3: Fill out the artist’s booking form
Answer each question on the artist’s form and provide as much detail as possible. This will help the artist understand your vision. An artist might not book a submission that is missing details or information.
Your artist may require you to send reference images. This info can be found in each artist’s submission form. Send reference images immediately after filling out the artist’s form. Include your name and the artist’s name in the subject line if you are emailing references.
Make sure your reference images include a well-lit photo of the area you want tattooed and circle the precise spot for the artist.
Step 4: Scheduling & Deposits
Artists manage their own schedules
As independent contractors, our artists set their own schedules and will provide you with available dates and times from which to choose.
Your artist will request a deposit before booking your appointment.
Deposits secure your chosen date and time. Without one, your appointment is subject to cancellation.
Give us a call to learn more!
Edit to update that the artist led flash ended up generating $6k vs $7k. We want to sincerely thank everyone who has helped raise money for this cause. There are still people without potable water in WNC and so many folks who lost everything. All we have is each other each and every day, and we are so grateful to have you! If you haven’t heard from us and you think you are one of the above names, give us a call!
Pink Goblin is now accepting applications for an additional full-time tattoo artist! We are seeking someone with 4 or more years of tattooing experience. An ideal applicant has regular clientele, a strong social media and advertising presence, a solid portfolio, and a current GA Body Art permit (or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of joining us and prior to performing any tattoos at our studio).
We are a silly variety of humans that, while mostly introverted, love spending time with each other and our clients. We celebrate and learn from each other regularly and are very fortunate to all share genuine friendship.
We’re all about creating a clean, fun, and professional atmosphere where clients and artists can connect. We aim to provide an elevated, client-focused experience, while offering high-quality tattoos and piercings. Unity, community, and empowerment are our core values. Pink Goblin welcomes all genders, religions, races, and orientations. If this sounds like the vibe for you, we would love to meet you!
What we provide to artists…
✨Full service front desk support!
✨The Front Desk Goblins are also available for booking assistance, and social media support.
✨We have a large regularly maintained and organized stock room for all your supplies needs! We carry @vulcanneedles and @kwadron needles and cartridges. We do not pay for inks or pigments, but can order as a shop and cover shipping costs.
✨Can provide a bed, rolling and locking Craftsman toolbox, and standard studio station lights. You are welcome to bring your own of course though!
✨You set your own schedule within our operating hours.
✨Commission rate is based on experience!
✨Lots of teehees.
Link in bio to apply! 💕
After squishing our brains together really hard for many hours, we’ve decided to raise the price of our piercing services by $5, effective for any appointments made after the time of this posting. Any previously scheduled appointments will be the old rate. Jewelry changes are still only $10 +the cost of jewelry! We held out as long as we could to see how supply cost increases would affect us, and this is the chillest way to make sure we can continue to slay. Xoxoxox
@zo.emotional is doing customizable pride flash!! 4 letter max, priced $100-$150. Check out our website to book 🙂
Also!!- While pride month is typically seen as a time for celebration, it can be a difficult time for people for a wide array of reasons! Keep your ears open for your LGBTQ+ friends and remember that every celebration was hard won by those who came before us! We still have a long way to go 🙂
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