Tattoo Prices | 2026/2027

Tattoos By Charlene

2026/2027 Tattoo Prices

Professional tattoo pricing for Fine Line, Script, Minimalist, Black & Grey, Colour, Cover-Ups, Sleeves and Large Scale Projects.

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Black & Grey β€’ Chest Piece

Black & Grey β€’ Large Illustrative Work

✨ Fine Line | Script | Minimalist

Pricing for delicate, minimalist and fine-detail tattoo styles.

Size Price
Up to 5cm R700
6–12cm R900
13–20cm From R1,200
Larger pieces Quoted according to size & detail

πŸ–€ Standard Black & Grey

Pricing is based on the overall tattoo dimensions.

Size Price
5cm Γ— 5cm – 12cm Γ— 12cm R700
13cm Γ— 13cm – 20cm Γ— 20cm R900
21cm Γ— 21cm – 30cm Γ— 30cm R1,100
31cm Γ— 31cm – 45cm Γ— 45cm R1,600

🌈 Colour Tattoos

Colour surcharge from R100–R500+ depending on the amount of colour, complexity and time required.

βœ‹ Specialty Placements

Placement Price
Finger Tattoos From R700 each
Hand Tattoos From R900
Neck Tattoos From R700
Face Tattoos Quoted individually
Cover-Ups From R900 (quotation required)

πŸ’ͺ Sleeve Packages β€” Black & Grey

Quarter Sleeve

From R2,200

Up to ΒΌ arm coverage β€’ Simple to medium detail β€’ Black & grey shading β€’ 1–2 sessions

Half Sleeve

From R3,900

Shoulder to elbow OR elbow to wrist β€’ Moderate detail β€’ Black & grey shading β€’ 2–3 sessions

Three-Quarter Sleeve

From R5,500

Approximately ΒΎ arm coverage β€’ Moderate to high detail β€’ Black & grey shading β€’ 3–4 sessions

Full Sleeve

From R7,200

Shoulder to wrist β€’ Cohesive sleeve design β€’ Moderate detail β€’ Black & grey shading β€’ 4–6 sessions

Colour sleeves vary depending on design, amount of colour and detail. Geometric, realism, highly detailed, cover-up and custom sleeves are quoted individually.

🦡 Large Scale Projects β€” Black & Grey

Half Leg Sleeve
From R5,200
Full Leg Sleeve
From R9,500
Half Back Piece
From R4,800
Full Back Piece
From R10,500
Chest Piece
From R3,800
Full Front (Chest & Stomach)
From R9,500

Colour versions are quoted individually.

🎨 Custom Tattoos

Every tattoo is individually quoted based on:

  • Size
  • Placement
  • Detail
  • Style
  • Colour
  • Existing tattoos (cover-ups)
  • Time required

πŸ› οΈ Aftercare & Touch-Ups

Your first touch-up is FREE within 2 months of your tattoo being completed.

  • Touch-ups can only be done once the tattoo is fully healed (minimum 4 weeks).
  • Additional touch-ups after 2 months will be quoted accordingly.

πŸ“… Booking Information

  • A 50% non-refundable deposit secures all bookings.
  • The remaining balance is payable on the day of your appointment unless otherwise arranged.
  • Monthly specials are announced during the last week of the preceding month.
  • Prices are subject to change without notice.
  • Once your booking deposit has been paid, your quoted price is locked in.
  • Your first touch-up is complimentary; additional touch-ups thereafter are charged at the applicable rate.

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