Size
A larger design takes more time. But fine details also need space to stay clear over the years. That is why “as small as possible” is not always the best choice.
Aftercare guide
How much does a tattoo cost?
Every tattoo is different, and so is the price. We explain what it depends on and how to get an honest, personal quote.
In short
The essentials in 30 seconds
- No off the shelf price: every tattoo is different, so we assess each one individually.
- Size and level of detail have the biggest effect on the work involved.
- Placement, style and colour influence how long we work.
- Cheap often ends up expensive when a tattoo has to be corrected later.
- A personal quote is yours once you send us your idea, placement, size and reference pictures.
We only name a price once we know your idea. Anything else would be guesswork.
Price factors
What the price depends on
In the end one thing matters most: how much time and care your tattoo needs.
Level of detail
Lots of fine lines, shading and small elements take time. A simple design is tattooed faster than a very detailed one of the same size.
Placement
On the ribs, hands, feet or very mobile skin we work more slowly and with even more care. More in Pain and placement.
Style
Fine line needs calm, precise lines, realism many layers and transitions, blackwork large, solid areas. Every style has its own workload.
Colour or black and grey
We build up colour areas layer by layer until they are evenly saturated. This usually takes longer than a design made of lines only.
Number of sessions
We split large designs into several appointments. That gives your skin breaks and makes the result cleaner.
Custom design
We draw your design especially for you. The time for the design, feedback and adjustments is part of the tattoo.
Cover-up
Covering an old tattoo needs more planning and usually more space. More in our Cover-up guide.
Quality
Why a cheap tattoo can end up expensive
You wear a tattoo for life. Saving in the wrong place often only shows years later.
Signs of good work
- Clean, steady lines and even areas in the work shown, including healed tattoos.
- Visible hygiene: single use materials, covered surfaces, a tidy workstation.
- Honest advice, even when that means a design should be larger or different.
- A design made for you rather than taken from a catalogue.
Reasons to be careful
- A fixed price over the phone before anyone knows your design and placement.
- Hardly any questions about placement, size or your skin.
- No healed work you can look at.
- Correcting a failed tattoo later, with a cover-up or laser treatment, is usually more work than a good tattoo from the start.
Quote
How to get a personal quote
Describe your idea
Tell us in the request form what you have in mind: motif, mood and style. A few sentences are enough.
Give placement and size
Where should the tattoo go and roughly how big? A rough size in centimetres already helps us a lot.
Send reference pictures
Pictures you like quickly show us the direction. For a cover-up we also need a well lit photo of the old tattoo.
Questions and assessment
We reply personally, clear up any questions and give you an honest assessment of price and number of sessions.
Book your appointment
If everything feels right for you, we arrange an appointment. We only tattoo on request and by appointment.
Not sure yet who suits your style? Have a look at our tattoo artists and their work.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about cost
Why are there no prices on the website?
Because two tattoos of the same size can involve very different amounts of work. A flat price would simply be wrong for many designs. With your details we can give you an honest, personal quote.
Is a small tattoo always cheap?
Small tattoos are usually quicker to do. But even a small design needs a drawing, preparation, sterile single use materials and a clean workstation. So the difference to a slightly larger design is often smaller than people expect.
Does colour cost more than black?
Not automatically. Time is what counts: large colour areas and soft transitions usually take longer than plain lines. The same is true for detailed shading in black and grey.
How many sessions will I need?
That depends on size, style, placement and your skin. For large designs we plan several appointments with breaks for healing in between. You get an estimate together with your quote.
Does a tattoo need a touch-up?
Sometimes individual areas heal unevenly, for example because of the skin or the aftercare. Whether a touch-up is needed only shows after healing. How this is handled for your tattoo is something we agree with you beforehand.
Consultation
Honest quotes instead of wild guesses
In our studio in Schlanders and our branch in Kaltern we take time for your idea. Before we name a price, we want to understand what you have in mind. That way you know beforehand what you are getting into.
We only give appointments on request. Write to us through the form or on WhatsApp, we are happy to advise you.
This guide gives general aftercare advice and does not replace medical advice. Your artist’s instructions always come first.