Tattoo price in Delhi: what decides the cost

What sets the price

• Size: the area the design covers on the skin.
• Detail: fine detail takes longer than a simple outline.
• Style: shaded realism takes more time than linework, and colour needs more passes than black ink.
• Placement: some areas, such as the ribs, fingers and neck, are harder to work on.
• Number of sessions: large pieces, such as sleeves and back designs, run over several sittings.
• Design work: drawing a new, custom design takes time before the tattoo starts.

How studios usually charge

Studios in India commonly price a tattoo by the square inch, by the hour, or as a fixed price for a finished design. Small pieces are often priced by size, and large pieces by session time.

At Jaivik Tattoo, pricing depends on the size, the complexity, the placement and the style. You get a personalised quote after your idea is discussed, so you know the price before the tattoo begins.

Send these details for a quote

1. A photo or a reference for the design.
2. A photo of the body part where you want it.
3. The size you have in mind, in centimetres or inches.
4. Black and grey or colour.
5. Any existing tattoo in the same area, if you want a cover-up.

Ways to keep the cost sensible

• Start with a smaller design and add to it later.
• Choose black and grey over colour if the style allows it.
• Plan large pieces in stages, one sitting at a time.
• Pick the artist by the work you like, and not by the lowest price. A tattoo is permanent, and fixing a rushed one costs more.

• See the work by style

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