Tattoo Parlor Etiquette - The Drunken stepFORUM - A place to discuss your worthless opinions

admiral · #1 06-23-2008, 08:13 PM

I need some help with tattoo parlor etiquette.

What is the rule for tipping and when should it be done? I am starting a 3/4 sleeve on friday which will take multiple sessions. Is there a percentage that I tip and do I do it after each session or when it is done?

Thanks for the help!

**~~DSF Guest 9~~** · #2 06-23-2008, 08:16 PM

I've never tipped for a tattoo. Maybe it's the same as at the hair salon; tip 15% unless it's the owner, who wouldn't (shouldn't) accept tips.

Choppie · #3 06-23-2008, 08:16 PM

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In most cases the artist works all that into the fee. Throwing an extra fifty in with the last payment will ensure willingness to work on you again.

MickC · #4 06-23-2008, 09:15 PM

I'm from Australia, so we don't really tip here... here its usually $60 per hour, all inclusive, but I usually round it up a bit.

melissa21 · #5 06-23-2008, 09:23 PM

go with 15% if you want to go back to the same place!

deadinabottle · #6 06-23-2008, 10:01 PM

i just asked a few of my tattoo artists buddies for their thoughts and opinions and for the most part they all gave me the same answer of, "you dont have to but it is encouraged." i personally give $40-50 per visit on top of the cost for work...i usually get a very nice hook up considering i get worked on by close friends though. i also will only pay in cash so they dont have to report it as earnings, which helps them out in the longrun as well.

melissa21 · #7 06-23-2008, 10:03 PM

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i always tip in cash ni general,for the same reason.

bexxx · #8 06-23-2008, 10:05 PM

There is no set rule for tipping when it comes to tattoo's give them a little extra and when they are working on you find out what they are interested in find a cool book or buy them to delivery dinner that night its all up to the artists personality

deadinabottle · #9 06-23-2008, 10:16 PM

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my buddy chuck still talks about some irish guy got work done and tipped with a bottle of irish whiskey brought over to the us by the dude...says it was the greatest tip he ever got.

IronMan2008 · #10 06-23-2008, 10:36 PM

Yeah, I always tip with cash, usually around $50