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Tattoo Planning and Location

In some instances, you may be charged more for getting a tattoo in a sensitive location. These tattoos might require a more experienced tattoo artist. With experience comes cost. In many cases, you will have to find artists that are willing to work on specific locations on the body. The only way to find out is to ask.

Tattoo Detail and Sizing

This may seem obvious, but the bigger and more detailed the tattoo, the higher the price. These are things that you should keep in mind when getting your next tattoo. In addition, if an artist agrees to ink a large-scale tattoo for much less than any artist around, you should ask questions and do your research on the kind of work that artist does. These are signs that this artist might not be the one for you.

Colors Used in Tattoo

The colors used in your tattoo should not make much of a difference at all. Most inks of the same brand cost the same amount of money. The only time it may end up costing you more money is when you are trying to remove the tattoo. Some inks are harder to remove than others, and the more sessions you have, the more money you will spend.

Techniques and Materials Used

Techniques and materials used can impact the price of your next tattoo. While 99% of the cost will be influenced by the amount of time it takes to be tattooed, there are a few other things out there that can impact the price.

Black & Grey vs Color Tattoos

In most cases, you’ll end up paying more for a full color tattoo and this isn’t because the ink being used is more expensive, but because it takes more ink and more time for some of these full color tattoos. However, for a very elaborate and intricate black and grey tattoo, you will be looking at the same price. If you are using more ink, you are most likely using more time and that is where the cost adds up.