07/02/2026
Most tattooists don’t charge enough.
And it’s hurting the entire industry.
Not just their bank balance —
but the quality of work, the respect for the craft, and the longevity of artists themselves.
When prices are pushed down, corners get cut.
Burnout increases.
Standards slip.
Real art takes time.
Real skill takes years.
And real responsibility deserves to be paid for.
Curious where you stand on this —
should tattooists be charging more, or is the industry stuck racing to the bottom?
Let’s talk.
