Pricing

Flash is priced per piece, with most pieces ranging between $200-600 depending on size, detail, complexity, and placement. I derive my quotes from an hourly rate of approximately $170/hour.

I will provide you price range quote that your piece will fall within. I honor my quotes and will not charge you more than the top end of the range I provide.

Most pieces take 1-4 hours to complete, see pricing guide and examples below.

simple modifications (stretching, cropping, collaging) will not be charged. more than 30 minutes of adjustments will be charged at $50/hour

$200 minimum regardless of time

Priced hourly

$50/hour design fee (begins when I start drawing/freehanding), does not include stenciling time, stencil placement/adjustment, or consultation time

$150-170/hour for tattooing time

Day rate is capped at $900/5 hours of tattooing

multi session projects are priced at the hourly rate above for subsequent sessions

$350 minimum regardless of time

$50 deposit for small/medium pieces, $100 deposit for large/full day. All drawn in session deposits are $100. Deposits are non-refundable, but can apply to reschedules up to 72 hours before your appointment. Deposits are deducted from final cost.

A rough pricing guideline to help you consider what your tattoo might cost (see examples below)

$ = $200-$400, 1-2.5 hours: 1-3 inches compact & dense; 6-8 inches long and sparse. 

$$ = $400-500, 2-3 hours: 3-5 inches compact and dense, 8-12  inches long and sparse.

$$$ = $500-$700, 3-4 hours: 5-7 inches compact and dense, 12-15 inches long and sparse

$$$$ = $700-$900 = 4-5 hours: 7-9 inches compact and dense, 15 - 20 inches long and sparse

Add $50-150 for drawn in session/custom/freehand.

Outer arm, legs, anywhere over muscle is usually faster/cheaper; inner arm, torso, ribs, collarbone, lower stomach, lower back, back of shoulder is longer/more expensive

My pricing is a result of very careful calculations. I take into account my experience level and quality of healed work, alongside business expenses, equipment costs, studio costs, supply costs, administrative time, time spent drawing and preparing flash, social media, tax, and healthcare expenses. I am only able to take 4 appointments per week, as my ability to work is limited by chronic pain. My entire income is from tattooing, and my take home is less than 50% of the final cost of your tattoo. My hourly rate is average for someone of my skill and experience level, working in the San Francisco Bay Area. While I aim to stay accessible by providing reduced rate tattoos for BIPOC, tattoos are a luxury and the cost is a reflection of hours upon hours of labor beyond the appointment itself. 

Short answer is - its up to you!

long answer is:

I set my own rates, and don’t pay shop fees or a percentage of my income to a shop owner. The rates I set are enough for me to feel fairly compensated, and though I always welcome tips, I never expect them nor will I be disappointed if you choose not to tip. I do not want the expectation of tipping to add stress or prohibit you from booking! If you want to tip non-monetarily, I adore non-monetary tips: herbs, ceramics, clothing, prints, jewelry, books, rocks/nature objects, plants, handmade beautiful things you make <3

A tattoo is an investment, and ultimately a luxury item. I offer reduced rates for QTBIPOC who don’t see themselves represented in mainstream tattoo culture (often more melanated skin tones). I can offer a payment plan if necessary, which requires half the cost paid up front, and the other half paid over a period between 2-6 weeks.

I have experimented with sliding scale, and ultimately decided it does not work with my business structure.

I am usually willing to work with budgets to design/size something to fit what you’re able to afford. This is limited by design principles for longevity (I can’t do something really detailed super small)

Cash is King! I also accept Zelle. No venmo/paypal, thanks!

My ability to work quickly and well depends on the health of your skin. Pieces can take twice as long on unexfoliated, unmoisturized, dehydrated or sunburned skin.