Frequently Asked Questions

The cost of a tattoo at Ink by Star depends on the size, complexity, and placement of the design. factors such as skin integrity, pain tolerance and diet can also contribute to the time it takes to finish a tattoo. We offer competitive pricing and  base our pricing off of a $150 per hour rate. while coverups are priced at $175 per hour. Here is a GENERAL pricing guide to help you prepare for your new Tattoo

1. Small Tattoos: minimum per person ($200). less than 2 hours. Under $300. Names, small simple designs, outline, reworks and touch ups.

2. Medium Tattoos: $300-$600. 2-4 hours. Line work and detailing. Singular designs that are positioned on a singular plain of The body ex: side of neck, back of calf, over knee, shoulder blade. Designs ~6-8 inches. Color. Cover up price point begins.

3. Large Tattoos: 4- 7hours. $600-$1100 can be done in one session. Full Day. Portraits. 12 inches. Designs with lots of line, shading, detailing, and color work. Full forearm pieces, full quarter to half sleeves. Hip pieces, thigh pieces. Half chest pieces.

4. Large Multi-session Tattoos:  $1100 and up. More than one session. Full sleeves, full chest, back, hip+thigh. Large shading, line, detail, and color work. Spans across plains of the body. Ex: shoulder to tailbone, Hip to knee, shoulder to shoulder, shoulder to wrist. Large cover ups.

5. Portraits: portraits begin at $700. Size and extra additions can add to the cost.

Absolutely. At Ink by Star, we take your safety and well-being very seriously. We use only sterilized equipment and follow strict hygiene protocols to ensure that your tattoo or piercing is safe and clean. we are certified in safely handling blood borne pathogens and are licensed through the Minnesota Department of Health. 

Yes, I  require a deposit to secure your appointment time. There  is a $103 non-refundable deposit required (per person) to consult on and book any session. This is NOT an added charge but is applied to the total of the service of your tattoo. With the deposit paid creative consulting can begin and you will be able to select and lock in a day and time for your session. Deposits are non-refundable and will be forfeited in the following events; Canceling within 24 hours of your scheduled session, rescheduling more than once, no-shows, are more than 30 minutes late. Deposits can be paid via  PayPal, Zelle,  and Apple Pay by using (612) 296-6206. I do not accept Venmo or cash app

The reason it’s common practice to not get tattooed while pregnant is because of the risks associated with getting a tattoo, the same risks you have when getting a tattoo while not pregnant. There is always a present risk of contracrting a blood borne pathogen infection or disease when getting a tattoo, piercing or any service that breaks the dermis layer of the skin. Pathogens like Hepatitis B and C, HIV,  and Syphilis just to name a few. While the risk is significantly lower when going to a professional artist, as they are certified by OSHA and practice safe handling and decontamination of bodily fluid, the risks do still exist. So the common practice is to not expose your unborn to those pathogens especially if you are not aware of the artists certification and licensing. In addition there just aren’t enough studies done about the affect of tattoo inks on unborn babies during pregnancy. There are multiple brands which means an endless list of contaminates and ingredients and the work just hasn’t been done yet to see how that can affect fetus/unborn babies. Add an answer to this item.