Tattoo minimum
$200Starting price for any tattoo. Final price depends on your design.
FOREST HILLS TATTOO · QUEENS, NY
Tattoo Cost in Forest Hills
Clear starting prices, session rates, and planning guidance for your next tattoo.
PLAN YOUR PIECE
Straightforward rates. Personal artwork.
Every tattoo starts at $200. The final price and session plan are confirmed after reviewing the design, detail, size, and placement.
Half-day session
$800For a project your artist plans as a half-day session.
Full-day session
$1,500For a project your artist plans as one full day.
Two full days
$2,000Total for a larger project spanning two full days.
The two-day rate is $2,000 total for one larger project — not $2,000 per day. Projects requiring more than two full days receive a custom quote.
WHAT SHAPES YOUR ESTIMATE
More than inches of ink.
- Style and level of detail
- Black and grey, color, or partial color
- Body part and exact placement
- Approximate dimensions and coverage
- The number of sessions needed to finish your design
Planning prices by size
Measured along the longest dimension: 2 inches is $200–$250, 6 inches is $800, and 12 inches is $1,500. The calculator increases intermediate estimates gradually, rounded to the nearest $25. Your artist reviews style, color, detail, and placement before confirming the quote.
An outer forearm as a starting point
These examples apply to covering an outer forearm. They are planning estimates, not a promise that every design will take the same time.
| Style / finish | Estimated time | Planning price |
|---|---|---|
| Black-and-grey realism or blackwork | 1 full day | $1,500 |
| Traditional or neo traditional, in black and grey | 1 full day | $1,500 |
| Full color realism | 2 full days | $2,000 total |
| Fineline or geometric | 2 full days | $2,000 total |
| Other combinations or larger coverage | Artist review | Custom quote |
A whole arm is more coverage than an outer forearm. We do not automatically apply the same price to different body parts or full sleeves.
Calculate Your Tattoo Estimate →PRICING QUESTIONS
Before you book.
Is every small tattoo $200?
$200 is the minimum, not a fixed price for every small tattoo. Design, detail, and placement affect the final quote.
How much are two full days?
A larger project spanning two full days is $2,000 total. A single full-day session is $1,500; the two-day project rate is a separate price.
What if my project needs more than two days?
Your artist will provide a custom quote after reviewing the complete project.
Is the calculator a booking or final quote?
No. It is a planning tool. Your artist confirms suitability, pricing, and the session plan after reviewing your references and placement.