Pricing, Policies & FAQ's

Tattoo Pricing

 

Pricing is by the piece — Shop minimum: $65

(Excludes flash sales and promotions)

 

Booking Deposits (non-refundable, applied to your total):

 

• $50 for designs priced $65–$250

• 20% of quoted price for designs over $250

• Deposits hold your appointment time and go toward the final total

• Covers drawing, setup, and supplies prepared in advance

 

 

Split Sessions:

 

• Designs $150+ may be split into two sessions if the design allows

• Deposit is required & deducted from the second session total

• Total split evenly across sessions

• Payment is due at each session

 

 

Day Sessions / Tap Outs:

 

Half Day — $400

 

• 5-hour appointment: up to 4–4.5 hours tattoo time

• 1 hour for paperwork, stencil setup, aftercare, wrapping & 15-min break

• Ideal for one medium piece or several smaller designs

• Additional breaks available on request

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Full Day — $650

 

• 8-hour appointment: up to 6.5–7 hours tattoo time

• 1.5 hours for paperwork, stencil setup, aftercare, wrapping & 30-min break

• Ideal for one large piece or multiple small/medium designs

• Additional breaks available on request

 

 

Hand & Finger Tattoos:

 

• Follow-up appointment included for touch-ups as needed

 

Ink Therapy Thursdays:

 

• Priced at cost of supplies: $25–$35 (as marked on flash sheets)

• Includes black ink and up to 2 pigment colors

• Appointments encouraged to ensure availability

 

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Piercing Services & Jewelry

 

• All piercings use implant-grade, hypoallergenic jewelry (typically 316L surgical steel; titanium or gold available upon request)

• Outside jewelry is not permitted for initial piercings

• Jewelry upgrades or changes can be discussed with your piercer

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Piercing Age Requirements:

 

• Age 8: Earlobe only

• Age 10: Earlobe & Helix

• Age 15: All standard piercings except nipples & dermals

• Age 18: Nipples & dermals

 

Minors must have:

 

• Parent/legal guardian present for entire appointment

• Birth certificate matching parent/guardian ID

• Written consent provided in-studio

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Deposits, Cancellations & Reschedules

 

• Deposits cover drawing, supplies, and setup

• Same-day cancellations or no-shows may result in forfeited deposit

• Reschedules 48 hours before the appointment may use deposits toward a new date

• Arriving more than 15 minutes late may require rescheduling

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Design Review & Touch-Ups

 

• Designs are available for review the day of your appointment

• Minor modifications can be made before tattooing begins

• Touch up included with the price of the tattoo, try to schedule within 6 months of the service being completed (unless otherwise discussed)

 

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Age Requirements & Identification

 

• Tattoos: NY State Law prohibits tattooing anyone under the age of 18. Parental consent is not an option.

• Valid government-issued ID required for all services.

• Piercings: ID required for all services. Minors require a parent/guardian present with their birth certificate

 

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Payment Methods Accepted

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• Cash

• CashApp: $InkedLotusTattoo

• Venmo: @InkedLotusTattoo

• Facebook Pay

• Debit/Credit Cards (3.5% fee applies)

 

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Health & Safety / Service Refusal

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• Clients must arrive clean, sober, and able to provide informed consent

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• Inked Lotus reserves the right to decline service if:

   

  • Client appears impaired, unwell, or unable to safely undergo service

  • Anatomy is unsuitable for requested service

  • Proceeding would compromise safety, professionalism, or quality

  • Client behavior is disruptive, disrespectful, or unsafe

   

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Medical Considerations:

 

• Notify staff of allergies (especially metals or latex), medical conditions, or medications that may affect healing or bleeding