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 • Chest Piece

Black & Grey • 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

🖤 Standard Black & Grey

Pricing is based on the overall tattoo dimensions.

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

🌈 Colour Tattoos

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

✋ 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)

💪 Sleeve Packages — Black & Grey

Quarter Sleeve

From R2,200

Up to ¼ arm coverage • Simple to medium detail • Black & grey shading • 1–2 sessions

Half Sleeve

From R3,900

Shoulder to elbow OR elbow to wrist • Moderate detail • Black & grey shading • 2–3 sessions

Three-Quarter Sleeve

From R5,500

Approximately ¾ arm coverage • Moderate to high detail • Black & grey shading • 3–4 sessions

Full Sleeve

From R7,200

Shoulder to wrist • Cohesive sleeve design • Moderate detail • Black & grey shading • 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 — 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

🛠️ Aftercare & Touch-Ups

Your first touch-up is FREE within 4 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 4 months will be quoted accordingly.

📅 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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