Fine Line is a tattoo style in which artists work with ONLY 1-3 needles. This ensures delicate linework, limits tattoo expansion over time when completed properly, and allows for tiny detailing.
The Fine Line style traces all the way back to ancient times, originating from Polynesian and Southeast Asian tattoo traditions, but recently emerging within the US through the Chicano art movement.
Think of needles as brushes for painting - The standard tattoo style utilizes 5+ needles (like using a thicker brush). Fine line utilizes 1-3 (a smaller brush).
Yes - Having less needles hit your skin repeatedly does hurt less than standard tattooing. However, due to the dainty strokes and only 1-3 needles injecting ink, it takes more time and passes than standard would. Additional passes increase tenderness.
No, Fine Line is very much permanent. You can see a slew of healed works by Lish on the Gallery page.
However, much like Microblading often requires a Perfection Session at 6-8 weeks, it is common for Fine Line to require a little extra TLC once healed.
Absolutely. Fine Line Artists are required to complete training with Certification after countless hours, often a hefty investment, and a whole lot of practice. Following Certification, Fine Line Artists are required to submit to the Health Department for a Body Art Inspection following Facility Zoning qualifications and Body Art Application fees. The Health Department reviews the facility, setup and tear down processes, Certification, Aftercare, Consent Forms, all products used, and more.
Like all Tattoo Artists, Fine Line Artists must meet all Health Department qualifications in order to be approved and granted a Body Art License to operate in their county, state.

General

If you need to reschedule, you can do so via the link in your Appointment Confirmation Email / Text.
Reschedules without 24-hour notice will be billed the 25% Reschedule Fee via the card on file, unless the fee is waived by Lish in cases of emergency or unforeseen obstacles.
No Call No Shows will be billed the 50% Cancellation Fee and may be terminated as a future client indefinitely.
Cancellations (not rescheduling) after the design has been drawn up are subject to the 25% Cancellation Fee which is charged to the card on file at the point of Cancellation as that appointment slot cannot be filled and time has already been spent drawing up the design.
Plan to arrive 15-minutes early to your appointment. This gives you 15-minutes to fill out your Consent Form and go over any questions, go the bathroom before we start if needed, and settle in.
If you’re running late, please contact Lish via email or text. Lish generally upholds a 15-minute grace period from the appointment start time (30 minutes when including the 15-minute early policy).
If Lish does not have an appointment after yours and can stay late, your appointment will be kept. However, if Lish cannot push your appointment back, your appointment may be rescheduled with the 25% Reschedule Fee OR cancelled with the 50% Cancellation Fee.
Appointments must be rescheduled day of (before 11:59PM ETS or will be subject to Cancellation with fee).
Lish provides a safe space for all regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, and so on. That being said, hate speech of any kind will not be tolerated and will result in immediate appointment cancellation and termination as a client.
Lish reserves the right to cancel any appointment and ban any client (or guest) who threatens, harasses, assaults, or otherwise makes Lish or any other Anchors Studio professional feel unsafe.
Lish accepts card (subject to GlossGenuis convenience fee), Venmo, Cash App, Apple Pay, and cash.
Of course! Lish welcomes your support system to sit in on your appointment (guests are subject to the anti-harassment, anti-hate speech policies outlined above).
Lish is a mother of three and loves children, however, with this being a Tattoo Appointment within a Salon environment, there are some requirements for children to accompany you.
Children are welcome so long as:
- They will not be dependent on you while you are in the Tattoo Chair/Bed: Can they sit on the bench for the duration of your appointment OR another adult guest is able to take care of them while you are being tattooed?
- They are not prone to noise or outbursts that may negatively impact the experiences of others within the Salon: Are they at a stage in their development where they can maintain their “inside voice” as we do have Massage Therapists who require a quiet environment?
If the answer is YES to both of these questions, then please feel free to bring them!
If dependency or noise becomes an issue during your appointment, please understand your appointment will have to be rescheduled or cancelled and the appropriate fee will be charged to the card on file immediately.
I do provide tattoo services for minors with their parent or guardian’s approval.
I require the minor’s Birth Certificate which must state the parent’s name and MATCH the name of the parent’s ID (please bring name change documentation - most commonly your Marriage License - if your name has changed). I also require the minor’s Permit, Driver’s License, or School ID in which the name must also match the Birth Certificate.
In cases of Legal Guardianship, please bring Guardianship documentation and ensure the names MATCH both the adult and minor’s names displayed on their ID’s.
The parent/guardian will be required to fill out a Consent Form for the Minor, and the Minor will also be required to fill out their own Consent Form, validating that BOTH the minor and the adult have consented.
Lish is not open to bartering for services at this time. However, if you would like to collab for a Giveaway or Marketing Campaign, you may contact Lish here.

Appointment Policy

I do not accept Tattoo Applications for explicit placements, inside the mouth/lip, face, head, or inside the arm pit.
I do not accept Tattoo Applications for full color, watercolor, tribal, blackout, or portrait styles at this time. I also refuse hateful or unethical designs/symbols promoting an ideology rooted in racism, sexism, extremism, etc.
Your Acceptance Email will have a link to view all calendar openings. I typically work three days a week, but hours and days vary based on holidays and family needs. If you do not see a day and time that works for your schedule, feel free to reach out to me at hello@inkbylish.com and we can figure it out. ☺
I provide the following discounts.
Lish provides Fine Line Training once a year utilizing a combination of online and in-person training to make Certification more inclusively available for parents, students, and those who live quite a ways from the quaint little suburbs of Heath, Ohio.
Students receive Fine Line Elegance Certification, specializing in Fine Line only. Training includes Business Mentorship, Branding Assistance, and Marketing Brainstorming on top of typical curriculum, as well as a hybrid temporary paid or bartered apprenticeship.
- BARTER APPRENTICESHIP: Available to those living at poverty level (qualifying via your Tax Return or paystubs). Lish’s Barter Program allows you to trade assistance for training, lowing your Training costs by 30%, but it does not pay you during your apprenticeship.
- PAID APPRENTICESHIP: This is open to only those who have not received the 30% Discount listed above. Apprentices are paid $10/hour + 30% split of Lish’s Tips.
Fine Line Elegance Curriculum includes but is not limited to: The history of Fine Line, depth and skin anatomy, ProCreate for Beginners and design tips, setup and teardown, Health Department Compliance (customized to your particular county), client positioning, stenciling, precare and aftercare, Policy Writeup, and of course tattooing.
Fine Line Elegance does not have a set date at this time, but will be opening near the end of 2026. If you would like to join the Wait List for Fine Line Elegance Training, please fill out the form here.

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