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Guides for tattoo and piercing studios

Practical answers for running a studio: no-shows, artist pay, consent forms, aftercare, pricing, flash days and health inspections.

Running the studio

How to stop no-shows

Deposits, policies and reminders that work.

Booth rent vs commission

Which pay model fits your studio.

How to price tattoos

Hourly, by piece, minimums and deposits.

How to run a flash day

Planning, the queue and the money.

Forms, safety and aftercare

What a tattoo consent form must include

Health questions, ID, clauses and records.

Piercing consent for minors

Parents, ID and what to keep on file.

Getting ready for a health inspection

Logs, lot numbers and records.

Tattoo aftercare instructions

A template you can give every client.