Tattoo prices: how we work out the cost
How much does a tattoo cost at Hyper Tattoo Gallery in Wrocław? What determines the price, how the deposit works and how to get an estimate via WhatsApp.
We don’t publish a price list with amounts. Every tattoo is designed for a specific person, body placement, and style, so a single table would mislead more than it would help. Instead, you get an estimated price for your design before you pay anything.
What affects the price
- Size and placement on the body. The same motif on a forearm and on the ribs means two different jobs: the skin behaves differently, and working near bone and in creases changes the process.
- Style and level of detail. A hyperrealistic portrait requires many hours of shading. A few fine lines of the same size are done much faster.
- Color or black and grey. Full color usually means more layers and more time than a piece in black and grey.
- Cover-up and reworks. Covering an old tattoo demands extra design work, and the new design almost always needs to be larger and darker than the old one.
- Number of sessions. A sleeve, back, or thigh is split over several sessions, with breaks for healing.
- Artist. Rates can vary between artists, because each has a different specialization and way of working.
Project-based or session-based billing
We use two billing methods.
Project quote — when the scope is clear from the start. You know the total price before you sit in the chair.
Session-based billing — for large pieces spread over several appointments, when it’s hard to predict the exact number of hours in advance. Alex works in full-day sessions, so for his projects the quote usually refers to the number of sessions.
And the hours? We give you the approximate length of the session along with the quote, so it’s easier to plan your day. The price itself, though, is quoted per project or per session, so before you pay a deposit it’s clear roughly how much your project costs.
We’ll tell you which model suits your tattoo when we give you the quote.
What can change the quote
The quote covers the design, size and body placement we agree on before the session. Small tweaks to details in the sketch are fine. But if on the day of the session you want to change the design, size or placement significantly, the artist may reschedule so they can prepare a new design. Your deposit stays valid, and a separate fee may be charged for preparing the new design, always agreed with you first.
Deposit
We only reserve a date after you pay the deposit and we confirm it. The deposit is deducted from the tattoo price, and its amount is set individually depending on the project. If you cancel your appointment at least 14 days before the session, we’ll refund it or move it to a new date. If you cancel later, the deposit is forfeited — by then the artist has already drawn the design and blocked off a working day for you. The full rules are in the studio rules.
How to get a quote
Write to us on WhatsApp or Instagram and send:
- your idea in a few sentences,
- reference photos,
- placement on the body and approximate size in centimeters,
- for a cover-up — a photo of the current tattoo in daylight, without filters.
We’ll reply with an estimated price, a suggested artist and the earliest available dates.
Gift voucher
A tattoo can also be a gift. You set the value of the voucher, and the recipient chooses the design, the artist and the date themselves. The value of the voucher is deducted from the price of the tattoo, and any difference is paid at the studio. How to order a voucher is explained on the Gift voucher page.
Frequently asked questions
Questions
How much does a small tattoo cost?
Even with a small design, the price depends on the details, placement on the body and style, so we don't give a single rate. Send a reference photo and mark where the tattoo should go — we'll reply with an estimated price.
Is the deposit included in the tattoo price?
Yes. The deposit reserves your appointment and is deducted from the tattoo price, so on the day of the session you only pay the difference. For multi-session projects, we agree on the payment terms before the first visit.
Can the price change on the day of the session?
The quote is an estimate, but it doesn't change without a reason. If on the day of the session you want to change the size, placement or design, the price may also change — we'll tell you before we start working.
Does the quote commit me to anything?
No. The quote gives you a rough idea of how much your project will cost and who will do it. You only make a decision when you pay the deposit.
Why don't you publish a price list with amounts?
Because the same motif can mean a completely different job. A small design with a lot of detail can take more work than a larger but simple one. And the same composition moved from the forearm to the ribs becomes a different project. That's why we quote every idea separately.
How much is the deposit?
We set the deposit individually, depending on the project, and we don't list it on the website. You'll get it along with your quote, before you book anything. The deposit isn't an extra fee, just part of the tattoo price paid in advance.
Will I know the price in advance for a large project?
With a project quote, yes: you know the price of the whole piece before your first session. Large pieces spread over several appointments, such as a sleeve or a back piece, are usually billed per session, and we give you the approximate number of sessions along with the quote.
Does a cover-up cost more than a new tattoo?
Often, yes. Covering an old tattoo takes extra design work, and the new design usually has to be larger and darker than the old one. We'll tell you exactly how much more once we've seen a photo of your current tattoo in daylight.
Does the price depend on the artist?
It can vary, because each artist has a different specialization and way of working. That's why we always give you an estimated price together with a suggestion of a specific artist.
Can I give someone a tattoo as a gift?
Yes, as a gift voucher. You choose the value of the voucher, and the recipient chooses the design, the artist and the date. The value of the voucher is deducted from the price of the tattoo.