Tattoo no-shows: deposits, written rules and reminders that keep the chair full
The few reasons clients don't turn up, the fix for each one, a reminder and a no-show message to copy, and what to do with the empty chair.
The tattoo studio blog
Written for artists and studio owners. Each article takes one part of the job, from the first sketch to the money at the end of the month, and says where the rules or the habits change from one country to the next.
Tattoo consent form: what goes in it, state age rules and a template
The sections a consent form needs, the state rules that change it, and a template to copy. Plus the parts that still happen at the counter on the day.
How to send designs in advance without handing them to another shop
Plenty of clients want to see the drawing before they sit down. Here's how to show it without giving it away, and where copyright helps and where it doesn't.
How much is a tattoo deposit: amounts by job size and how clients pay
Flat amounts, percentages and multi-session pieces worked through in dollars, plus the payment apps clients reach for and the catch with each one.
Tattoo aftercare sheet: a template for clients, and the follow-up after the session
A template clients can follow at home, the states that want aftercare in writing, and a follow-up schedule that ends with an honest review request.
How do tattoo artists get paid: commission, booth rent and guest spots
Who collects the money under commission, booth rent and guest spots, what the split should be calculated on, and how to close out a month without arguments.
Templates
- Tattoo booking form guide
Eight fields for a tattoo booking or consultation form, a sample client brief and a review checklist. Collect what you need before you quote.
- Tattoo Brief template
Copy or download a free Tattoo Brief template for subject, placement, size, references, budget and timing. Includes a worked example and an artist review checklist.
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