Tattoo Consultation Guide: What to Expect & What to Bring

You've decided you want a tattoo.

Maybe you already know exactly what you want. Maybe you have twenty reference pictures saved on your phone and no idea how to turn them into one tattoo.

That's where a tattoo consultation can help.

A consultation gives you and your tattoo artist an opportunity to discuss your idea, placement, size, style, pricing and expectations before beginning a custom tattoo project.

At Moon & Ash Tattoo Co. in Merritt Island, Florida, we work with everything from simple walk-in tattoos to larger custom projects and full-day sessions.

Here's what you should know before discussing your next tattoo with an artist.

What Is a Tattoo Consultation?

A tattoo consultation is a conversation between you and your tattoo artist about the tattoo you're considering.

Depending on the project, the consultation may cover:

• Tattoo idea

• Reference images

• Tattoo style

• Size

• Placement

• Color or black and grey

• Existing tattoos

• Cover-ups

• Pricing

• Session length

• Scheduling

• Deposit

• Future tattoo plans

Simple tattoos don't always require a separate formal consultation.

If you want