Best tattoo artist booking software to grow your business

You can keep specific “short-notice” slots available for cover-ups, small pieces or cancellations that open up. Clients can only book those slots if they match the service type and duration you allow. Deposits can be required immediately so you don’t hold time for someone who’s just browsing. If you prefer, you can funnel urgent requests into a consult slot first.

Most artists split it into consults, small tattoos, medium pieces, half-day, full-day, multi-sitting projects (like sleeves), and touch-ups. You can also add flash-day bookings, guest spot availability, or piercing/other studio services if you offer them. Each option can have its own duration, deposit and booking questions. That way clients stop booking a “small tattoo” for a rib piece with fine-line shading.

You can take a deposit at booking and the balance on the day, which is how many UK studios operate. For smaller flash pieces, you can choose to take full payment upfront if that suits your setup. The system can show the deposit amount clearly and confirm what it’s for. This reduces awkward payment chats when the client arrives.

Yes — you’ll often see quieter periods after Christmas, then a lift in early spring. Summer tends to bring “holiday deadline” bookings where clients want enough healing time before trips, festivals and weddings. Autumn can be strong for bigger pieces as people settle back into routine. The booking system helps by managing limited releases, waitlists and cancellations without constant manual reshuffling.

Yes. Each artist can have their own availability, deposit rules and appointment types, while the studio keeps everything in one place. It prevents double-booking chairs and makes it easier to manage guest artist dates. You can also control who can take which booking types if certain work is only done by specific artists.

Use a consult-first route or an enquiry form that collects the essentials: placement, approximate size, style, reference images and preferred dates. Once you’ve reviewed it, you can direct them to book the correct consult or session type with a deposit. This stops you spending half an hour quoting someone who disappears. It also sets expectations early about minimum charges and availability.

You can automate the practical stuff: confirmation, deposit receipt, studio address, what to bring, ID requirements, and prep guidance. Reminders can include your late-arrival policy and how to contact the studio if they’re stuck in traffic. Aftercare can be sent as a clear message you’ve written in your own voice. You still handle the creative conversation personally, but you stop repeating the same admin all day.

Yes. You can set different base prices or deposits for flash vs custom work, and for half-day vs full-day sessions. For custom pieces where pricing depends on the design, you can use consult bookings or request details before confirming the final cost. This keeps pricing fair without you committing to a figure from a single photo. It also helps you protect minimum charges.