04/13/2026
PSA
Be weary of shops who have an open door policy hiring anybody, or worse training anybody willing to pay them a fee.
These shops care about money, not who they are letting into the industry. These are people who will be spending personal time with clients.
Having them fill out paperwork and being alone with other young artists. It's crazy to see tattoo schools for this reason alone.
We do not hire people from tattoo schools. Nor do other reputable shops. Before you try to get an "apprenticeship" this way, call around and see if you can even be hired anywhere afterwards.