Pricing
At Dare to Ink, tattoo pricing is based on size, detail, and session time. My standard rate is $100 per hour, and the final cost depends on the complexity of the design.
Below are general price ranges to help estimate your tattoo. For an exact quote, please contact me with your design idea, size, and placement.
What Affects Tattoo Pricing?
Our shop minimum is: $50.00
This covers setup time, sterile equipment, and small tattoos.
Size of the tattoo
Detail and shading
Placement on the body
Session length
Custom design work
Quick Pricing Preview
Color + $20
Consultations $20 /hr
Tap-Out Sessions $100 /hr
Deposit Required
*No Refunds
Pricing Breakdown
Consultations
Before booking larger or custom work, consultations are recommended.
Consultations allow us to discuss:
Tattoo design ideas
Placement and sizing
Estimated time and pricing
Scheduling your session
Full Consultation - 1 hour
$50.00
Quick Consultation - 30 minutes
$30.00
Tap-Out Sessions
For custom pieces and larger tattoos, sessions are booked based on time.
Hourly Rate: $100 / hour
These sessions are ideal for:
Large pieces
Custom designs
Multi-session projects
Sleeves or detailed tattoos
Session Length
1 hour
2 hour
3 hour
4 + hour session
Price
$100
$200
$300
+ $400
Numbing cream also offered, Must apply for at least 1 hour, $25.00
Small Tattoos
Tiny Tattoo (Up to 1 inch)
Starting at $50
Estimated time: ~30 minutes
Best for:
Small symbols
Tiny lettering
Minimal designs
Small Tattoo (Up to 2 inches)
Starting at $100
Estimated time: ~1 hour
Best for:
Simple designs
Small linework tattoos
Small script
Medium Tattoos
Palm Size Tattoo (Up to 4 inches)
Starting at $150
Estimated time: ~1.5 hours
Best for:
Small detailed designs
Medium script tattoos
Simple shaded pieces
Medium Tattoo (Up to 6 inches)
Starting at $200
Estimated time: ~2 hours
Best for:
Detailed designs
Shaded tattoos
Medium artwork pieces
Sleeves
Quarter Sleeve
Starting at $250
Estimated time: ~2.5 hours
Best for:
Larger detailed pieces
More complex shading
Half Sleeve
Starting at $350
Estimated time: ~3 hours
Best for:
Large designs
Custom sleeve work
Multiple elements
Full Sleeve
Starting at $700
Estimated time: ~3 hours
Best for:
Large designs
Custom sleeve work
Multiple elements
Lower Sleeves
Quarter Sleeve
Starting at $200
Estimated time: ~2 hours
Best for:
Larger detailed pieces
More complex shading
Half Sleeve
Starting at $300
Estimated time: ~3 hours
Best for:
Large designs
Custom sleeve work
Multiple elements
Full Sleeve
Starting at $700
Estimated time: ~6+ hours
Best for:
Large designs
Custom sleeve work
Multiple elements
Specialty Tattoos
Spine
Starting at $150
Estimated time: ~ 1.5 -3 hours
Pricing depends on:
Length
Detail
Design complexity
Hand/Finger
Starting at $100
Finger tattoos are small but require precision due to limited space and skin movement. These tattoos may fade faster than other placements and may require touch-ups.
Common examples:
Small symbols
Initials
Tiny script
Behind the Ear
Starting at $100
Behind-the-ear tattoos are typically small and delicate, making them great for minimal designs.
Common examples:
Small symbols
Tiny flowers
Minimal linework
Need a Custom Quote?
For the most accurate quote, send a message with:
✔ Design idea
✔ Size estimate
✔ Body placement
✔ Reference images