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
β¨ Fine Line | Script | Minimalist
Pricing for delicate, minimalist and fine-detail tattoo styles.
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 5cm | R700 |
| 6β12cm | R900 |
| 13β20cm | From R1,200 |
| Larger pieces | Quoted according to size & detail |
π€ Standard Black & Grey
Pricing is based on the overall tattoo dimensions.
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 5cm Γ 5cm β 12cm Γ 12cm | R700 |
| 13cm Γ 13cm β 20cm Γ 20cm | R900 |
| 21cm Γ 21cm β 30cm Γ 30cm | R1,100 |
| 31cm Γ 31cm β 45cm Γ 45cm | R1,600 |
π Colour Tattoos
Colour surcharge from R100βR500+ depending on the amount of colour, complexity and time required.
β 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) |
πͺ 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’ 1β2 sessions
Half Sleeve
From R3,900
Shoulder to elbow OR elbow to wrist β’ Moderate detail β’ Black & grey shading β’ 2β3 sessions
Three-Quarter Sleeve
From R5,500
Approximately ΒΎ arm coverage β’ Moderate to high detail β’ Black & grey shading β’ 3β4 sessions
Full Sleeve
From R7,200
Shoulder to wrist β’ Cohesive sleeve design β’ Moderate detail β’ Black & grey shading β’ 4β6 sessions
Colour sleeves vary depending on design, amount of colour and detail. Geometric, realism, highly detailed, cover-up and custom sleeves are quoted individually.
𦡠Large Scale Projects β Black & Grey
From R5,200
From R9,500
From R4,800
From R10,500
From R3,800
From R9,500
Colour versions are quoted individually.
π¨ Custom Tattoos
Every tattoo is individually quoted based on:
- Size
- Placement
- Detail
- Style
- Colour
- Existing tattoos (cover-ups)
- Time required
π 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.
π 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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