How much do you tip a tattoo artist?

He's charging you a lot of money for his work. Most people don't tip, but a twenty spot is nice from time to time. Sometimes we get a tasty snack. I got some homemade cheesecake last week. But we're not like waitresses, who live off of our tips. You don't tip percentage with tattoo artists. We know full well how expensive ink is in the first place.

I have 5 tattoos and I always tip.. 3 of mine cost between $180 and $220 and I have $50 for those 3. My 2 smaller ones I tipped $20. I don't think a lot of people tip their tattoo artists though because even though I go to the same guy every time he seems shocked and always asks if I'm sure about my tip. Just use your judgment if you want to tip. It's completely up to you.

I usually base it off how happy I am with the final piece.

If it is someone you always go to I suggest basing it off how much time and effort they put into it.

As with my last tattoo I have been going to this guy for a few years. He spent 3 hours and on his day off none the less so I tipped him well.

I say anywhere from 20-30 dollars is always a good tip :]

I like to give my tattoo artists gifts because sometimes I cannot afford to tip them.

I would tip $20. they get paid a lot as it is. $20 is a big tip.

im really close with my artists so i usually dont tip but on my way over 2 get tattood ill ask if they want/need n e thing. and i have cooked 4 them, and cleaned a fish tank b4. his fish tank was really bad, he needed help. lol

standard minimum is 15% of total amount for most "human services" gratuities whether restaurant or tattoo...