Studio guides
Tattoo guides
Everything about opening, running and filling a tattoo studio — deposits, no-shows, cancellation policy, pricing, commissions, consent forms, and getting clients through the door — plus client-facing guides on preparing for an appointment, deposits, aftercare and choosing an artist.
For studio owners
Start & run
- How to Start a Tattoo StudioLicensing, build-out, insurance, staffing, and booking setup — a practical, ordered plan for opening a tattoo studio without wasting months.11 min read
- How to Run a Tattoo StudioThe routines that keep a tattoo studio profitable: booking flow, deposits, hygiene checks, artist pay, and the weekly numbers worth watching.9 min read
- How to Manage a Tattoo StudioManaging a tattoo studio well: artist agreements, schedules, standards, client records, and the admin you should automate first.8 min read
- How to Manage Multiple Tattoo ArtistsRun a multi-artist tattoo studio: shared calendars, per-artist deposits, commission or booth rent, guest spots, and standards that hold across the floor.9 min read
Money & policy
- How to Reduce Tattoo Appointment No-ShowsCut tattoo no-shows with a deposit that actually holds, two-stage reminders, a written policy, and a standby list that fills the gap fast.8 min read
- How Much Should a Tattoo Deposit Be?How to set a tattoo deposit that protects your time without scaring clients off: percentage vs. flat, day rates, and what to do when it's forfeited.7 min read
- How to Set Tattoo Appointment DepositsSet up tattoo deposits properly: choose the amount, write the terms, collect at booking, track what's owed, and apply it to the final balance.7 min read
- How to Create a Tattoo Studio Consent FormWhat belongs in a tattoo consent form: identity, medical screening, risk acknowledgement, aftercare, and how to store signed forms properly.8 min read
- What Should a Tattoo Intake Form Include?The fields a tattoo intake form needs so artists can quote accurately: design brief, placement, size, budget, availability, and medical flags.6 min read
- How to Manage Tattoo CancellationsHandle tattoo cancellations properly: notice windows, transferable deposits, standby lists, and rules for repeat reschedulers.7 min read
- Tattoo Studio Cancellation Policy: What to WriteWrite a tattoo cancellation policy clients accept: notice periods, deposit terms, lateness, reschedule limits, and where to display it.7 min read
- How to Price Tattoo SessionsPrice tattoo work properly: hourly vs. day rate vs. per piece, minimums, drawing time, cover-ups, and when to raise your rates.8 min read
- How to Calculate Tattoo Artist CommissionsWork out tattoo commission splits fairly: percentage models, what to deduct, how to handle deposits and card fees, and paying on a predictable schedule.7 min read
Scheduling & ops
- How to Schedule Tattoo AppointmentsA scheduling system for tattoo studios: session lengths, buffers, consults, deposits at booking, and reminders that keep the calendar accurate.8 min read
- How to Organize a Tattoo Studio CalendarStructure a tattoo studio calendar: session blocks, buffers, room assignment, admin time, guest spots, and holds that don't turn into ghosts.7 min read
- How to Book Tattoo Consultations OnlineSet up online tattoo consultations: intake questions, in-person vs. video, length, whether to charge, and converting consults into booked sessions.7 min read
- How to Digitize Tattoo Consent FormsMove tattoo consent forms from paper to a phone or iPad workflow with editable questions, signatures, timestamps, storage, and local compliance checks.7 min read
- How to Move From Paper Tattoo WaiversA practical migration plan for tattoo studios moving paper waivers to digital consent forms without losing client history or staff confidence.6 min read
- How to Automate Tattoo Appointment RemindersBuild a useful tattoo reminder workflow with confirmations, preparation notes, consent prompts, timing, reschedules, and a human fallback.7 min read
- How to Manage Tattoo Bookings From Your PhoneA mobile workflow for tattoo artists: check availability, add clients, take deposits, review consent, update sessions, and protect client privacy.6 min read
- How to Migrate From Square AppointmentsA low-risk migration checklist for tattoo studios moving from Square Appointments: export records, map services, test deposits, and switch the booking link.8 min read
Clients & growth
- How to Get More Tattoo ClientsPractical ways to fill a tattoo calendar: local search, flash days, rebooking, referrals, and removing the friction between interest and a booked slot.9 min read
- How to Promote a Tattoo StudioPromote a tattoo studio without wasting money: Google Business Profile, healed work, flash days, collaborations, and turning attention into bookings.8 min read
- How to Build a Tattoo Artist Client DatabaseBuild a tattoo client database you own: what to record, how to keep it legal and secure, and how to use it to fill quiet weeks.8 min read
- How to Turn Instagram Followers Into Tattoo BookingsConvert Instagram interest into booked, deposit-paid tattoo appointments: bio link, story CTAs, flash drops, and a reply that ends in a slot.7 min read
- How to Stop Taking Tattoo Bookings in Instagram DMsMove tattoo enquiries out of Instagram DMs and into a booking link with intake questions, deposits, consent forms, availability, and a human handoff.7 min read
For people getting tattooed
Before your tattoo
- How to Prepare for a Tattoo AppointmentSleep, food, skin prep, clothing and what to bring — everything to do in the 48 hours before your tattoo appointment so the session goes smoothly.7 min read
- What to Bring to a Tattoo AppointmentID, deposit receipt, snacks, water, entertainment and comfort items — the practical list of what to take to a tattoo appointment, long or short.5 min read
- What to Eat Before Getting a TattooWhat to eat and drink before a tattoo session so you don't get lightheaded — meal timing, snacks for long sittings, and what to avoid beforehand.5 min read
- How to Prepare for Your First TattooA first-timer's walkthrough: choosing placement and size, what the appointment feels like, what it costs, and what happens after you leave the studio.8 min read
- How Much Should You Tip a Tattoo Artist?Typical tipping ranges for tattoos, when to tip on multi-session pieces, how to tip on a deposit, and what to do if you can't afford to tip.5 min read
- How Long Does a Tattoo Appointment Take?Typical appointment lengths by tattoo size and placement, why sessions run longer than the tattooing time, and how multi-session pieces are scheduled.6 min read
- How to Book a Tattoo ConsultationHow to enquire, what to send an artist, whether consultations cost money, and what happens between the consult and your first session.6 min read
- Tattoo Consultation Questions to AskThe questions worth asking at a tattoo consultation — about the design, pricing, deposits, healing, touch-ups and studio hygiene — with why each matters.6 min read
- How Tattoo Deposits WorkWhy tattoo studios take deposits, how much they usually are, whether they're refundable, and what happens to your deposit if you reschedule or cancel.6 min read
- Can You Reschedule a Tattoo After Paying a Deposit?What usually happens to your deposit when you move a tattoo appointment, how much notice studios expect, and how to ask for a new date properly.5 min read
Aftercare & healing
- New Tattoo Aftercare: Instructions Step by StepGeneral aftercare guidance for a new tattoo — washing, moisturising, wraps, and what to avoid — plus when to contact your artist or a healthcare professional.7 min read
- How Long Does a Tattoo Take to Heal?The stages of tattoo healing week by week, why deeper healing takes longer than the surface, and what affects how quickly your tattoo settles.6 min read
- When Can I Shower After Getting a Tattoo?Showering with a new tattoo — when it's usually fine, why baths and soaking are different, and how to wash without damaging the healing skin.4 min read
- Can You Exercise After Getting a Tattoo?Why studios advise waiting before returning to the gym after a tattoo, which activities cause the most problems, and how to ease back in safely.4 min read
- How to Sleep With a New TattooSleeping positions, bedding, wraps and practical tips for the first nights with a new tattoo — plus how to deal with sticking and leaking.4 min read
- When Can I Swim After Getting a Tattoo?Why pools, the sea and hot tubs are off-limits with a healing tattoo, how long studios usually advise waiting, and what to do if you booked a holiday.4 min read
- What to Do if a Tattoo Is PeelingWhy tattoos peel while healing, how to handle flaking skin without pulling ink out, and the signs that mean you should get professional advice.4 min read
- Tattoo Touch-Up Policy: What to ExpectHow touch-up policies usually work, when studios cover the work, what typically voids a free touch-up, and how to ask for one properly.5 min read
Choosing an artist
- How to Choose a Tattoo ArtistHow to judge a tattoo portfolio, why healed work matters more than fresh photos, red flags to walk away from, and how to match an artist to your style.7 min read
- How to Choose a Tattoo StudioWhat to check before booking a tattoo studio — licensing, hygiene, policies, environment and process — and the warning signs worth walking out over.6 min read
- What Questions Should I Ask Before Getting a Tattoo?The questions to ask yourself and your artist before committing to a tattoo — design, placement, cost, healing, aftercare and studio standards.6 min read
The software behind these systems
Deposits, consent forms, reminders, client records and commission reporting — $29.99/month per studio with unlimited artists.