Under the Skin: What Tattoos Cost (And Why Aftercare Isn’t Optional)

An epic ink story isn’t just about design—it starts with the value of the artist and ends with care that preserves your investment. Let’s break down the true cost of getting inked—and why aftercare products are not an extra—they’re essential insurance.

Tattoo Prices 101

• Minimum small pieces: $50–$150:contentReference
• Typical tattoo cost/hour: $150–$350 for experienced artists
• Full-sleeves or custom work: $2,000–$6,000+

Why You Get What You Pay For

Quality artists preserve your vision, skill matters, and hygiene protects your skin. Cheap ink may save money now—but it often costs more in blur, touch-up, or regret later.

Aftercare = Preservation + Value

• Quality pigments fade less: Pair with TattMagic Recovery Gel to lock in healing while minimizing scabbing.
• Fewer fixes down the road: Clean with Cleansing Spray and hydrate with Hydrating Gel.
• Smart investment: Proper healing preserves the cost—and keeps your tattoo looking like a lifetime statement, not a quick buy.

Great ink is rare. Treat it like an asset. Invest in healing that honors the art—because forever starts the moment you walk out of that studio.