Tattoo Pricing in Mumbai

No.

Iron Buzz Tattoos does not use an hourly pricing model.

Your tattoo is priced according to its size and the artist you choose, with an additional colour charge where applicable. The amount of time required to complete the tattoo does not itself increase the price.

This means you don't have to watch the clock while your artist works.

No.

This is one of the things that makes our pricing model different.

We do not increase the price because a tattoo is more intricate, detailed or technically demanding.

A simple tattoo and a highly detailed tattoo of the same size are priced according to the same square-inch rate for that artist.

We believe your investment should be clear before the tattoo begins.

Every artist develops their expertise over years of practice.

The difference isn't simply the number on the price list. It's the artist's experience, body of work, artistic language and the type of projects they're able to take on.

Yes.

Colour tattoos are charged at an additional ₹500 per square inch.

This applies to tattoos incorporating colour. Black and grey tattoos do not have this additional colour charge.

There is a one-time ₹1,000 base fee for every tattoo appointment.

The base fee contributes towards the sterile, single-use and professional materials required for your appointment, including imported single-use needles, premium vegan inks, protective barriers, gloves and other hygiene consumables.

The standard of hygiene does not change based on the size or price of your tattoo.

Your price is based on the artist, size and colour requirements agreed upon for your tattoo.

If you request a change to the size, artist or colour requirements of the project, the price may change accordingly.

The complexity of the design itself does not result in an additional charge.

Yes.

Your initial consultation at Iron Buzz Tattoos is complimentary.

The consultation gives you the opportunity to discuss your idea, references, placement and size with your artist before making a decision.

It is also when we can recommend the artist best suited to your project.

The easiest way is to contact our team with:

• Your tattoo idea

• Reference images, if you have them

• The intended placement

• Your approximate size

From there, our team can guide you towards the appropriate artist and arrange a consultation.

For custom work, the consultation is the best way to establish an accurate estimate because your artist can discuss the intended dimensions and placement with you directly.

Absolutely.

References are useful for communicating the style, mood, composition or visual direction you're interested in.

You can bring photographs, artwork, existing tattoos, sketches or screenshots.

We use references to understand what you like and then develop artwork appropriate to your idea, body and placement. We recommend using references as inspiration rather than simply reproducing another person's tattoo.

Yes. The consultation and design process is where we discuss what you want and refine the concept.

We encourage you to communicate clearly with your artist about what you like, what you don't like and what you want the tattoo to represent.

The goal is to arrive at a design you're comfortable wearing permanently.

If a requested change affects the agreed size, colour requirements or other project parameters, the price may change accordingly.

Yes.

You can request a specific Iron Buzz artist based on their portfolio, style and experience.

If you're unsure who would be the best fit, our team can recommend an artist based on your concept and the type of tattoo you're looking to create.

Choose based on the artwork you want, rather than simply choosing the lowest price.

Every Iron Buzz artist has their own strengths, artistic language and experience.

During your consultation, we'll help match your idea with an artist whose portfolio and approach are suited to the project.

You can also explore our artists' portfolios before booking to understand their individual styles.

Yes.

Custom tattooing is at the heart of Iron Buzz.

We take your idea, story, references and intended placement and develop artwork specifically for you.

A reference can provide direction, but the finished tattoo should feel personal to the person wearing it.

Yes.

A non-refundable advance is required to confirm your tattoo appointment.

The advance secures your appointment and allows the studio and artist to allocate time and preparation to your project.

The exact advance amount and applicable booking terms will be communicated when your appointment is confirmed.

If you need to reschedule, contact the Iron Buzz team as early as possible.

Because an appointment reserves dedicated artist time, rescheduling is subject to the studio's booking and cancellation terms.

Your advance is non-refundable, so we recommend confirming your availability before securing an appointment.

Our artists primarily work through scheduled appointments and consultations.

Walk-in availability depends on the studio and artist schedule on the day.

If you have a specific tattoo in mind, we recommend contacting us before visiting rather than relying on walk-in availability.

For custom work, booking a consultation in advance is the better approach.

Yes.

You can start your booking process online by contacting our team and sharing your tattoo idea, references, intended placement and approximate size.

Our team can then guide you through artist selection, consultation availability and the next steps towards confirming your appointment.

For a custom tattoo, we recommend starting with either an in-person or video consultation rather than trying to finalise the entire project through messages.

Once your appointment is confirmed, we'll guide you through the next steps.

Your journey generally follows:

Artist Selection → Consultation → Design Development → Appointment Confirmation → Tattoo Session → Aftercare

Before tattooing begins, your artist will discuss the design, placement and sizing with you during the consultation.

Your workstation is then prepared according to our hygiene protocols and your tattoo session begins.

Once the tattoo is complete, our team will provide professional aftercare guidance to help you care for the tattoo during healing.

Iron Buzz accepts the payment methods available at the studio, including digital and card payment options.

If you have a specific payment requirement, our team can confirm the available option when your appointment is being booked.

Yes.

Iron Buzz offers EMI options through participating banking partners, including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Available EMI options, eligibility and tenure depend on the applicable bank and payment method.

Our team can guide you through the available options during your consultation.

There isn't one fixed answer.

The duration depends on the size of the tattoo, placement, your artist's working process and whether the project needs to be completed over multiple sessions.

Because Iron Buzz does not charge by the hour, the time required to complete your tattoo does not determine the tattoo's price.

Your artist can give you an estimated session duration during your consultation.

Arrive well rested, hydrated and having eaten a proper meal.

Wear comfortable clothing that gives your artist easy access to the area being tattooed.

Avoid arriving dehydrated or on an empty stomach.

Your artist or studio team will provide any additional preparation instructions specific to your tattoo and its placement.

Some level of discomfort is normal when getting tattooed, but the experience varies from person to person.

Pain can also vary depending on the placement, duration of the session and individual sensitivity.

Your artist will help make the experience as comfortable as possible and can guide you through what to expect for your particular placement.

It depends on the scar.

Some fully healed scars can be tattooed over, while others may require additional consideration depending on their age, depth, texture and how the skin has healed.

Your artist can assess the area during your consultation and advise you on whether tattooing over it is appropriate.

In many cases, yes.

Cover-ups require careful consideration of the existing tattoo, including its size, density, colour, placement and how it has aged.

Your artist will assess the existing tattoo during your consultation and determine what can realistically be achieved.

A successful cover-up isn't simply about placing a darker tattoo over an existing one. The new design needs to work with what is already on the skin.

Touch-ups are assessed individually after the tattoo has healed.

Your artist and our team will evaluate the healed tattoo and determine whether a touch-up is required and what work, if any, should be done.

If you have concerns about how your tattoo has healed, contact the studio so our team can guide you through the next step.

Once your tattoo is complete, your artist will explain how to care for it during the healing process.

You'll receive professional aftercare guidance covering the appropriate care for your tattoo.

Following the aftercare instructions carefully is an important part of protecting the quality of your finished tattoo.

If you have concerns during healing, contact the studio rather than attempting to correct the issue yourself.