"Uh when I was getting my tattoo and you kicked me out of the shop? Ok so I'm really not pain tolerant and you were doing my tattoo so I decided to have a couple of drinks you kinda (inaudible) myself and I remember that instead of relaxing I got a little out of control because it was really painful so then and you said oh no you said let's take her home now, she goes home right now. You cant take the pain your being uncooperative and you kinda kicked me out" That's what she said. Sorry about the inaudible. Couldn't hear that part no matter how many times I tried
Sorry, I understand that you’re an artist...I do commissioned painting, so I get that...but, if someone doesn’t like details about what you show them, they are the ones wearing it for the rest of their lives. They have the right to change ANYTHING they want.
They didn't say they didn't have a right to or couldn't. Cant tell you how frustrating it is though changing a stencil, redrawing, going through a lot of supplies over and over when in reality the customer should've realized they are getting something for the rest of their lives and either think a little bit harder before you scheduled, or hopefully you did some research into the artist and trust them.
Eden Lulic I do understand, and I like to think that people put some thought into the artist and what they want beforehand...I know a majority don’t, and that’s just stupidity, but we should all know by now that most humans are complete imbeciles and we can’t trust them to brush their teeth regularly. Lol 6:35 He specifically says that he has a vision in his head, they trust him, but they don’t like the look and want to change a color. He says it builds a bad relationship with the artist and they should trust what is in his head. I get that it’s annoying, but it is forever for that person, and if the artist doesn’t get the vision that corresponds with the customer’s, then maybe it should be built in layers, or be prepared for modifications. The guy that does most of my tattoos builds the lines, detail, and color on (I guess it’s transfer paper?) something translucent, that way I can see it in all its parts and decide where to go from there. He does brilliant work, but a lot of times we don’t exactly see the same thing at first. That’s why art is the ultimate expression of opinion.
My artist yesterday drew up A WHOLE NEW DESIGN because I just didn't like the first one! The second one was perfect. I felt really bad but he was totally chill about it. If it's on my body and I pay a shitton of money, I'm allowed to change it!!
yea but some colours will look bad, the artist is trying to get the whole tattoo to look good, some people don't have any comprehension of colour theory
That Ava J making suggestions based on personal taste is one thing, but if a client does not want that, you cannot force them to wear it forever. Art is literally an opinion. It affects no one but the person appreciating the art. In the case of tattoos, it is all individualized. I was told my tattoos HAVE TO have an outline. There must be black lines. Nope. I wanted no black, and I get compliments by everyone that sees them. Glad I didn’t listen to the artists I first sat down with.
see everytime there is one of therrse vieos, the same shit always come up, like hygine and dont drin k beforehand etc isnt that shit like really obvious also the tipping thing, OUTSIDE THE US, tipping IS NOT EXPECTED, its obv appriciated but people dont EXPECT a tip tip should be earned not expected or required I do like that at least a few of the people have this opinion
I never tip because if I'm getting a 1000$ sleeve, my guy.. I just paid 1000, I ain't dropping no more money. You want a tip? Add it to the price of the tat at least
I mean yeah thats what I meant, they have had other videos where the artists expect a tip of like 15-20% ON TOP of the price WHICH IS INSANE I have tipped before but I enjoyed the experiance and the artist was really friendly and consioderate as it was my first and i have nerve pain issues
On the healing, I'd definitly say listen to the artist's recommendation. I've seen some people's tattoos heal horribly because they listened to their friends.
Because people are also really cheap and will haggle prices no matter what. But not every client thinks not tipping is ok. There are plenty that enjoy your work and will give an extra $20-$100
3:59 when I was a kid my mom took me and my sister to my cousins shop so she could get tattooed, obviously we got bored but my cousin actually was really good with keeping us busy... he gave us some of his tattoo designs (probably ones he wasn’t going to use) then he gave us tracing paper and he had us trace the designs, I actually started to get more into art because of that
@@phoenix_flux Fam, some people actually have to save up money like that. And trust me, a tattoo artist that charges $215,- dollars an hour doesn't need a tip.
here in sweden we dont tip and i think in another country its bad some people expect a tip i mean tattoos are expensive and they might save up for it and dont have any more moneys to tip
"Uh when I was getting my tattoo and you kicked me out of the shop? Ok so I'm really not pain tolerant and you were doing my tattoo so I decided to have a couple of drinks you kinda (inaudible) myself and I remember that instead of relaxing I got a little out of control because it was really painful so then and you said oh no you said let's take her home now, she goes home right now. You cant take the pain your being uncooperative and you kinda kicked me out" That's what she said. Sorry about the inaudible. Couldn't hear that part no matter how many times I tried
Tipping annoys the fuck out of me. You choose your price give yourself a tip in your price. If you tell me the piece is $300 then I’m giving you $300 if I come back that’s your tip.
I don't understand this tipping thing . If you Run your own Business, then you make the price. A 1200$ Tattoo and wait for a 20$ tip? Why? Charch 1220$
Use common sense and trust your instincts. There are several ways to heal your tattoo, so just do your research and find what works for you. If my artist tells me I need to use bepanthen, I won't listen, because my skin reacts quite badly to it and blisters and I also really dislike the greasy feel of it. So instead I like to mix up using coconut oil and air drying and that works for me very well. It took me a while (I'm on 13 tattoos now) to find a way that works for me optimally and I'm not scared to try new ointments. But one thing I always do is keep it clean, so I gently wash it when I wake up and before I go to bed, using neutral soap. Make sure to always check in with your own body and respond to its needs.
Well if you have a bunch of tattoos already just listen to them see if they have anything different to say. Sometimes time they might say use a different healing ointment or what to do with the Saniderm bandages vs the cling wrap. Normally, if a client has lots of tattoos, just stick to whatever has worked well for you in the past. Unless you out Vaseline or Neosporin on it, then NO.
it wouldn't matter. we tip on top of whatever the cost is. so if they say $400, you tip another $40. if they said $450 to start with, I'd probably still tip another $40
Don't know why the artists play like tipping is universal when it has more to do with whether an artist has to share profit, if they're independent and/or whether they're in a country with a culture that's all about paying workers the minimum, like the USA. Some establishments pay employees well enough that tips can be insulting...just not common in greedy ass America.
The tipping discussion is...... Still hard for me to swallow. I work for and I am a student of traditional art (classical realism) . My mentor and his circle has done commissioned work for folks with portrait paintings and more conceptual pieces. His price includes meetings, working, framing.... He doesnt ask for a tip. A lot of tattoo artists have iincredible work so I understand pricing work as art vs. Just a random doodle .. I also get that a percentage of the money goes back to the shop... But it's the same for traditional artists ( rent or gallery percentage) .. So I still struggle with why it's expected. Almost aggressively expected. Especially peircings.- I've only been pierced No tat's- but $40 Piercing +$ 30-200/ jewelry... It takes two seconds to Install.. They're literally making $75 / not even a third of an hour. I never want to offend and really appreciated having people that really know what they are doing so I asked about tipping rules (i really had no idea but heard) and followed through. But I dunno... I still don't understand it.
@@josieblush8991 apparently you go with 10-20% of the price in America (saw this on Tattoo Amino). As a European I've experienced people responding with surprise and almost reluctance when I wanted to tip them. And since I'm pretty poor nowadays I can't afford to tip on top of the already high costs of getting a tattoo.
@@DangerRavioli I feel like tattoo prices in Europe are generally a lot higher anyway. I got a tattoo on my forearm that took about 5 hours and I paid 850 euros for it. Like hell I'm tipping when the hourly rate is already above 100 euros. :p
My tattoo artist is the shit! He ain’t high maintenance like some of the guys in this video. He gave me his number and cool with me DM’ing him. He’s one of the best artists in California and works for a premier shop in Sacramento. I always tip very well and I’ll never go to anyone else. Grateful. “dONt DM mE bRAh hAhAAa, wE GoT emAiL FoR a ReASon.” Ok guy.
I went snowboarding after a long day of boarding I was like let’s go get a tattoo make sure to take a shower brush my teeth so I didn’t offend my artist with my nastiness LOL
Why can't I come into into the shop and ask for a consultation with an specific artists? I agree with everything else but that? That's the only way I've gotten mine done
I assume it's just an issue of somebody either being busy (tattooing, drawing, or whatever especially if they are "in demand") or not liking to feel like they are getting something dumped on them out of the blue. But I get your point.
Celia Maldonado I think it is more so for a walk-in consultation like that same day. Usually custom artists are the ones that need consultations and they are scheduled the days they are there so they are too busy to do a walk-in consultation and may be to busy with their client(which can easily be an all day project) so scheduling with them through walking in may not be viable either. Usually they schedule ahead of time for a consultation and if they’re busy that day with a client they aren’t going to have time to even make the appointment until they have more down time after they have finished for the day so it would be best to get ahold of t hem through email/fb or whatever platform that they prefer to make appointments through. Hoping that sheds a bit of light as to why :)
I'm not talking about demanding the attention that day but some parlors can't handle every request on their social media or email. So I prefer to go, at least have a word with an assistant to make it easier to talk with the artist. But the way i heard this was like "dont come unless we already have it all set"... I have friends who never get their tattoos done waiting months for a reply, so that's why I don't agree with that specify point l
@@celiamaldonado7616 I get you, but some tattoo artists get in the zone while tattoing, they preffer to keep their minds in the tattoo and the person that's getting it so they don't like getting the distraction, most of the times is better to email, DM either the studio or the artist to check if you can drop by to get a consultation and if they never answer well, maybe getting it with another artist or another studio that actually see's their economycal activity as a service provider.
Right and they all think since there on ink UA-cam they are the best and have this big ass ego I've seen ppl in prison tattoo better than some of them lol
Im a roofer i get tipped sometimes but i dont expect it and my job is 100x more important that a tattoo artist. Im a artist as well but im protecting everything u buy and own including the biggest bill u will ever have...a house...
I want to know how many tattoo artists tip their plumber their electrician tip their tree working guy Etc. You tip waitresses because they make crap money and they're giving you a service they live off of their tips when you're charging me a $100 something an hour or more your not living off your tips and all those Services I'm talking about our customer service I want to know how many tattoo artists or tipping all of those people
Artists set their own hourly rate. They factor in their overhead (which is barely anything.) Expecting a tip is just greedy. I have tipped, if the artist went above and beyond... but it's rare.
@@toddcercone6715 Tattoo artists overhead is NOT barely anything.... their shops take a large percent, Ink isn't cheap, if you're going to a good artist they have a very expensive machine. Not to mention all the little things. Take it from an actual artist, you are wrong here buddy. People tip almost every other service job, tattoo artists deserve it too.
@@666serenity So overhead is about $2000 a year. If you are any good you charge $80 to $100 per hour. I stand by my statements. (Take it from an artist.)
@@allannhughes9153 You pay for a service that the tattoo artist provides. Most are self-employed and set the prices accordingly, to include their overhead. Their "tip" should be your return patronage. A server in a restaurant is paid less than minimum wage because they make their living from tips collected... which they never claim the right amount on their taxes. The service that they render is based soley on their performance of their duties. Bad service = no tip. If I go to a restaurant to pick up a take out order... No tip. If a tattoo artist does his/her best, makes me comfortable, talks to me, gives advice... then they get a tip. If they are there zoning out to their personal music with headphones on or take several smoke breaks... no tip and no return patronage. Just don't EXPECT a tip.
I’m getting my first tattoo and it’s gonna be for my childhood dog Waldo, he passed a few years ago and I wanted to get Waldo from “where’s Waldo?” But I cant think of a way to get a tattoo of him without the tattoo seeming random as fuck, you know what I mean?
Busta Chimes exactly. If they want more then they should just raise the base price. It’s not the same as tipping at other places.. i’m sure it’s appreciated but it seems so many artists expect it now.
If you go to a restaurant and your bill is 400 dollars you still tip 15-20%. Theres a reason tips are percentages and not a base amount. More expensive product more expensive tip
Ok wait they should interview ppl who are getting tattooed. How many times have friends of mines told me that the tattoo artist. Personal hygiene was horrendous. A lot of tattoo artist spend all day at the shop and they themselves will develop body odor. Or have the worst bad breath in the world. You guys are corny because you never interview people who have gotten tattooed by unprofessional people. Nowadays everybody is a tattoo artist.
yes exactly! I luckily had a lot of lovely artists, but one of them smoked and came back in after a cigarette and just went back to work without washing their hands first. Sorry, but when you're going to be touching a client who has what's basically an open wound on their arm, then make sure your hands are nicotine free. Also they really stank from it, so that's very much unpleasant.
Evelyn Guyt you absolutely correct. And these episodes only focus on customers being the problem. When a lot of time it’s also the tattoo artist who can also lack manners. Also a lot of tattoo artist are very nose up in the air. When they wouldn’t be in business if it wasn’t for customers
@@sashanj848 true but you will know which ones are good or not by talking to them for awhile... Something i dont see on these do's and don't's are talking to the artist to see if you vibe well with them. Other times people don't give a fuck and just wanna get whatever tattooed. Without looking at the books or getting to know them
we dont tip in Aus but on the topic; the artist is trying to work, they shouldn't have to hold a conversation too. that's just rude to expect they chat to you and if they don't you don't tip.boooo
What depends on who is getting tattooed. Sometimes I will try to talk to clients and they're not really in to having a conversation. Or they come with a friend and they'd rather talk to the friend then the artist. So at that point I normally just stay quiet, but sometimes if the person is willing to talk then I will continue speaking.
@@phant0m0th_ see that makes sense to chat if chatted to, but i never speak to the artist cause i don't want to distract them or break concentration HAHA
dear god - wet, disinfecting wipes for feet or armpits... or arse, mints for breath. just talk and remind or don't be scared to ask or offer them to use. same for the smokers on both sides - it can trigger a gag if you have to rub a nose in an ashtray for several hours. the cringe face with disgust is worse and adds to stress that increases sweating and smell.
Dos? Nobody runs dos anymore! I don't think pain meds make your blood thin like alcohol does. Waiting on my artist to meet me one night for some color. He was over an hour late, there was a bar 50 feet from the shop. Oops! Bled like a stuck pig. Have taken prescribed narcotics before getting tattooed and saw no bleeding difference.
They weren't specific but they mean painkillers as in NSAIDs, which really most people don't know the difference even though they should. So NSAIDs: Ibuprofen, Advil, Alieve, Voltaren, etc. etc.; do thin the blood ie. slow clotting time. This is also the reason why you're not suppose to take any of these before any kind of surgery. Now straight up Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a completely different class of drugs and does not thin the blood making it perfectly fine to take. Saying you taken prescribed narcotics doesn't mean a thing unless you can remember what was. For example Toradol (ketorolac) and Voltarn (Diclofenac) are just some of the many strong prescription only NSAIDs that will make you bleed like a stuck pig. All in all it depends on the class of drugs you are taking and it's important to know what you're taking cause if I had a penny for every time I've stopped some one from overdosing themselves or causing an adverse reaction cause they thought all painkillers were the same then I'd could pay off my student loans and quit my job.
I've been under pain management care for numerous years due to multiple spinal injuries. I'm not going to assume they meant anything specific as they weren't specific. I commented because the medications I'm , have not caused any bleeding and I thought it worth mentioning.
Smelly individuals, bad breath, foot order, hard day at work, is there a place they can wash-up, give them gum, and or mouth wash, I mean it's one thing to come in and you are a bit off, but even a doctor will give you a chance to wash up if needed. Just be professional about it, good customers will comply. Thank them for doing so. No one wants you to be distracted when doing such a thing. I think it is professional of you to do so. So much bacteria on skin, you do not need to grind that in. That is what causes the smell. Really folks be polite to those that work for you, they will give you better service in the long run. I never thought about tipping the artist, but goodness You should. Just like you would tip a hair stylist, your painters, the people that serve your food. Would it help if you have a web site for your shops, a questionnaire to help individuals form their thoughts, about locations, color, size. What ever else you want to have an answer to. Also give a length of time they would be expected to sit. First tattoo, or is it the 15th one they have. Let them see a care after the tattoo is given. I would of never thought that a swim in the pool would damage the work, or fade it out. Quick question, can you shower the next day, or you going to be smelly for a couple of weeks? I know NOTHING about these things care.
Because they are performing a service. Just like a waiter, doorman, limo driver, ect. You don't have to, but it's nice when people do. You can tip convention artists too (I usually do). I always tip my artists. Most of the time, the money you spend is for materials used and the time associated with actually doing the work (the same way Convention artists price out their stuff). Tips are just extra. If you do tip, it means you are happy with your experience. And there isn't a set amount that you tip. If you get a $300 tattoo, bit can only tip $10; it's still appreciated. I tip my artists half of the cost of my work because as an artist (not tattoo. Traditional media), I get how much time goes into it and how expensive this stuff can be. England and the like are different because gradtuity are included in prices (for most places, I don't know how tattoo parlors outside the US handle it). So to those that have mentioned England, in most places you're still tipping; it's just already included.
@@simplyrob8812 LA is ALWAYS super expensive. I have 16 tattoos and have paid maybe $2500 (I tip) for all of them, I also live in Arizona though. I know that High Voltage has a minimum of $300. Second Chnace tattoo is pretty fairly priced though and the artists there are great.
@Slime Bro I go to Goliath Tattoo. I've gotten most of my work done there. The minimum is $80 but you can get some beautiful stuff done. I've got a great Skeletor that was $250 (full color, almost 6in tall, great detail). I have one from Divinty, shop minimum is $100; but the color is super bright and the lines are clean as hell. Lady Luck is also nice, but a bit pricey to me.
I‘m sorry but the tattooers set the prices themselves. It‘s not like you have a set loan and depend on the tip. If you want more money, raise the price.. I‘m not gonna tip you anything.
Every tattoo artist I've had was late. When I'm booking a babysitter so I can come here and she was a few hours late just to start, I was pissed off. She was an amazing artist and I love my piece but still
Josie Standridge in the US, we tip from 10%-25%. 25% is for excellent service, 10% is for poor or fair service. 15% is for good. Personally, if I’m paying $1,000 for a tattoo, I’m not paying a tip. Maybe I’ll bring a dessert or something.
@Jordan Roper What the fuck 😂 If you money to spend, sure. But some people save months or years to afford a quality piece, tipping 160 $ is reaaaaaally generous.
I have come to the conclusion that this whole channel is finding artist that have to much time on there hand. Like fuck my schedule and all my buddy that are worth o fucks schedule is to packed to go on some UA-cam channel to bull shit about stuff that means nothing. Good artist have more to think about then crying about all this silly shit.
I just don't get it for the amount of money that you charge why haven't you got shower rooms for your clients my brother has rehearsal Studios for groups and bands and they have shower cubicles for their clients so why can't you instead of do's and don'ts.....
Idk what is up with people nowadays like for real people smell everywhere. In the gym they smell In the bus they smell In the market they smell I try to go down on a girl she smells like wtf bruh I couldn't leave my house if I wasn't clean,had cologne on me,clean clothes and gum in my mouth and oh yeah always groomed...
I mean yeah thats ok, but didn't you guys ever go hunting for a day or two, rule is you can't shower day before, you can't wear any deodorant. Didn't you do any construction work or something like that, you get sweaty and smell like cement all 8 hours and then go to get a burger and a 🍻 on the break. We don't have shower at our workplaces, so i go home like that by bus, and then i walk through the city. Can i do anything about it ? No i cannot. Some people don't have office jobs, some people dont have AC at the job, some people roll in dirt all day long to get couple of bucks and after the work they just want to go fucking sleep.
@@Selene666 he didn't, he is one of the modern boys, he never chopped wood all day, he never worked at country side. I went to my grandparents village when i was little. They had a barrel full of water inside a barn, you can bathe in there once a week. And thats it. That's normal for them, we got too 'soft' and modern. Shower every morning, everyday new clothes, cologne every time you leave the house, don't eat garlic, don't eat onions, i mean fuck me if that's a healthy lifestyle -_-
did someone fire the old editor? default text font is not a vibe
Nah I'm sure they left to work at a place that actually values their employees. Quitting is definitely the move.
didnt notice that at first, but now when you said it its really annoying, Thanks!
Ruben Torres Could you elaborate?
I wish they used sub titles on the clip where the lady was on speaker phone - I didn’t know what she was saying
Jillian L. mfs have an iphone with the quality of a 2000 nokia
"Uh when I was getting my tattoo and you kicked me out of the shop? Ok so I'm really not pain tolerant and you were doing my tattoo so I decided to have a couple of drinks you kinda (inaudible) myself and I remember that instead of relaxing I got a little out of control because it was really painful so then and you said oh no you said let's take her home now, she goes home right now. You cant take the pain your being uncooperative and you kinda kicked me out"
That's what she said. Sorry about the inaudible. Couldn't hear that part no matter how many times I tried
StillNotTellingYouMyName thank you 😊
StillNotTellingYouMyName the inaudible bit was the lady stuttering a bit saying to kind of a fee times followed by relax myself.
I hope this helps
Get them on more often, all seem pretty chill
In Russia, client tattoos you.
Sorry, I understand that you’re an artist...I do commissioned painting, so I get that...but, if someone doesn’t like details about what you show them, they are the ones wearing it for the rest of their lives. They have the right to change ANYTHING they want.
They didn't say they didn't have a right to or couldn't. Cant tell you how frustrating it is though changing a stencil, redrawing, going through a lot of supplies over and over when in reality the customer should've realized they are getting something for the rest of their lives and either think a little bit harder before you scheduled, or hopefully you did some research into the artist and trust them.
Eden Lulic I do understand, and I like to think that people put some thought into the artist and what they want beforehand...I know a majority don’t, and that’s just stupidity, but we should all know by now that most humans are complete imbeciles and we can’t trust them to brush their teeth regularly. Lol
6:35 He specifically says that he has a vision in his head, they trust him, but they don’t like the look and want to change a color. He says it builds a bad relationship with the artist and they should trust what is in his head. I get that it’s annoying, but it is forever for that person, and if the artist doesn’t get the vision that corresponds with the customer’s, then maybe it should be built in layers, or be prepared for modifications.
The guy that does most of my tattoos builds the lines, detail, and color on (I guess it’s transfer paper?) something translucent, that way I can see it in all its parts and decide where to go from there. He does brilliant work, but a lot of times we don’t exactly see the same thing at first. That’s why art is the ultimate expression of opinion.
My artist yesterday drew up A WHOLE NEW DESIGN because I just didn't like the first one! The second one was perfect. I felt really bad but he was totally chill about it. If it's on my body and I pay a shitton of money, I'm allowed to change it!!
yea but some colours will look bad, the artist is trying to get the whole tattoo to look good, some people don't have any comprehension of colour theory
That Ava J making suggestions based on personal taste is one thing, but if a client does not want that, you cannot force them to wear it forever. Art is literally an opinion. It affects no one but the person appreciating the art. In the case of tattoos, it is all individualized.
I was told my tattoos HAVE TO have an outline. There must be black lines. Nope. I wanted no black, and I get compliments by everyone that sees them. Glad I didn’t listen to the artists I first sat down with.
they seemed so uncomfortable doing this interview
see everytime there is one of therrse vieos, the same shit always come up, like hygine and dont drin k beforehand etc
isnt that shit like really obvious
also the tipping thing, OUTSIDE THE US, tipping IS NOT EXPECTED, its obv appriciated but people dont EXPECT a tip
tip should be earned not expected or required
I do like that at least a few of the people have this opinion
I never tip because if I'm getting a 1000$ sleeve, my guy.. I just paid 1000, I ain't dropping no more money. You want a tip? Add it to the price of the tat at least
I mean yeah thats what I meant, they have had other videos where the artists expect a tip of like 15-20% ON TOP of the price WHICH IS INSANE
I have tipped before but I enjoyed the experiance and the artist was really friendly and consioderate as it was my first and i have nerve pain issues
On the healing, I'd definitly say listen to the artist's recommendation. I've seen some people's tattoos heal horribly because they listened to their friends.
US relation to tipping is so weird to me... Why do you charge $X if you expect a tip ? If you want more just charge more at the beginning.
Because people are also really cheap and will haggle prices no matter what.
But not every client thinks not tipping is ok. There are plenty that enjoy your work and will give an extra $20-$100
@@phant0m0th_ i pay 100$ an hr for my work so i only ever give my guy 20$ for lunch as a tip cuz we have already set a price per hr
3:59 when I was a kid my mom took me and my sister to my cousins shop so she could get tattooed, obviously we got bored but my cousin actually was really good with keeping us busy... he gave us some of his tattoo designs (probably ones he wasn’t going to use) then he gave us tracing paper and he had us trace the designs, I actually started to get more into art because of that
So after paying 1,500 dollars for a 7 hour session y’all still tipping?
fuck that
Doing the math on what the hourly rate is on that made me lolnope so hard...
Ciraaxx exactly some tattoo artist make more then doctors😂
If you can afford to pay $1,500 to get tattooed, you can afford to tip your artist
@@phoenix_flux Fam, some people actually have to save up money like that. And trust me, a tattoo artist that charges $215,- dollars an hour doesn't need a tip.
I read this as “Two and Don’ts” and I was confused
Si senor
here in sweden we dont tip and i think in another country its bad some people expect a tip i mean tattoos are expensive and they might save up for it and dont have any more moneys to tip
My god that girl with the black hair is unbelievably beautiful!
Subtitles would be nice for the phone call, no idea what she said
"Uh when I was getting my tattoo and you kicked me out of the shop? Ok so I'm really not pain tolerant and you were doing my tattoo so I decided to have a couple of drinks you kinda (inaudible) myself and I remember that instead of relaxing I got a little out of control because it was really painful so then and you said oh no you said let's take her home now, she goes home right now. You cant take the pain your being uncooperative and you kinda kicked me out"
That's what she said. Sorry about the inaudible. Couldn't hear that part no matter how many times I tried
StillNotTellingYouMyName omg thank you!!
@@Izzyffs5844
No problem man. I got you 😊
Im telling u some rappers be looking like desks from detention
I wonder why shaggy started doing tattoos maybe he was to scared to fight any more monsters
Jaxon Grider Zoinks!
Shaggy is right about the email thing😂
Tipping annoys the fuck out of me. You choose your price give yourself a tip in your price. If you tell me the piece is $300 then I’m giving you $300 if I come back that’s your tip.
This whole video is awkward.
Better than the new hipster cast from before
Have an appointment with Led in 2 weeks, super hyped to have him finish up my sleeve!!!
Trying to get a tattoo from both Sebastián and David. Their work is amazing.
I don't understand this tipping thing . If you Run your own Business, then you make the price. A 1200$ Tattoo and wait for a 20$ tip? Why? Charch 1220$
*charge
Chick in the red was very helpful
What do you do when different artists give you conflicting aftercare advice?
I listen to the artist everytime. I went to five different now and little Details are always a little different.
Use common sense and trust your instincts. There are several ways to heal your tattoo, so just do your research and find what works for you. If my artist tells me I need to use bepanthen, I won't listen, because my skin reacts quite badly to it and blisters and I also really dislike the greasy feel of it. So instead I like to mix up using coconut oil and air drying and that works for me very well. It took me a while (I'm on 13 tattoos now) to find a way that works for me optimally and I'm not scared to try new ointments. But one thing I always do is keep it clean, so I gently wash it when I wake up and before I go to bed, using neutral soap. Make sure to always check in with your own body and respond to its needs.
Well if you have a bunch of tattoos already just listen to them see if they have anything different to say.
Sometimes time they might say use a different healing ointment or what to do with the Saniderm bandages vs the cling wrap.
Normally, if a client has lots of tattoos, just stick to whatever has worked well for you in the past. Unless you out Vaseline or Neosporin on it, then NO.
I use bepanthen and nappy cream during the healing process
Ugh, americans and tipping. Raise wages.
Tattoo artists dont have wages....what are you talking about????
it wouldn't matter. we tip on top of whatever the cost is. so if they say $400, you tip another $40. if they said $450 to start with, I'd probably still tip another $40
I pay £70 an hour minimum. No way am I paying extra on top of that. :L
@@MansterBear that's so stupid
Ray well Americans are the most generous people in the world.
Don't know why the artists play like tipping is universal when it has more to do with whether an artist has to share profit, if they're independent and/or whether they're in a country with a culture that's all about paying workers the minimum, like the USA. Some establishments pay employees well enough that tips can be insulting...just not common in greedy ass America.
The tipping discussion is...... Still hard for me to swallow. I work for and I am a student of traditional art (classical realism) . My mentor and his circle has done commissioned work for folks with portrait paintings and more conceptual pieces. His price includes meetings, working, framing.... He doesnt ask for a tip.
A lot of tattoo artists have iincredible work so I understand pricing work as art vs. Just a random doodle .. I also get that a percentage of the money goes back to the shop... But it's the same for traditional artists ( rent or gallery percentage) .. So I still struggle with why it's expected. Almost aggressively expected. Especially peircings.- I've only been pierced No tat's- but $40 Piercing +$ 30-200/ jewelry... It takes two seconds to Install.. They're literally making $75 / not even a third of an hour. I never want to offend and really appreciated having people that really know what they are doing so I asked about tipping rules (i really had no idea but heard) and followed through. But I dunno... I still don't understand it.
Ideges_Csillag my question is how much of a tip would you give for a 800$ tattoo session? Lol
@@josieblush8991 apparently you go with 10-20% of the price in America (saw this on Tattoo Amino). As a European I've experienced people responding with surprise and almost reluctance when I wanted to tip them. And since I'm pretty poor nowadays I can't afford to tip on top of the already high costs of getting a tattoo.
@@DangerRavioli I feel like tattoo prices in Europe are generally a lot higher anyway. I got a tattoo on my forearm that took about 5 hours and I paid 850 euros for it. Like hell I'm tipping when the hourly rate is already above 100 euros. :p
So now I'm going to overthink this until I get my tattoo... Do I tip or not? Should I ask them? Everyone's answers are so conflicting...
My tattoo artist is the shit! He ain’t high maintenance like some of the guys in this video. He gave me his number and cool with me DM’ing him. He’s one of the best artists in California and works for a premier shop in Sacramento. I always tip very well and I’ll never go to anyone else. Grateful.
“dONt DM mE bRAh hAhAAa, wE GoT emAiL FoR a ReASon.”
Ok guy.
Mikhail is funny and smart!
Kids-> "Just try to leave them somewhere else..."
Ok, sweetie... don't leave the Chickfila playplace. I'll be back in a few hours... haha
I went snowboarding after a long day of boarding I was like let’s go get a tattoo make sure to take a shower brush my teeth so I didn’t offend my artist with my nastiness LOL
Why can't I come into into the shop and ask for a consultation with an specific artists? I agree with everything else but that? That's the only way I've gotten mine done
I assume it's just an issue of somebody either being busy (tattooing, drawing, or whatever especially if they are "in demand") or not liking to feel like they are getting something dumped on them out of the blue. But I get your point.
Celia Maldonado I think it is more so for a walk-in consultation like that same day. Usually custom artists are the ones that need consultations and they are scheduled the days they are there so they are too busy to do a walk-in consultation and may be to busy with their client(which can easily be an all day project) so scheduling with them through walking in may not be viable either. Usually they schedule ahead of time for a consultation and if they’re busy that day with a client they aren’t going to have time to even make the appointment until they have more down time after they have finished for the day so it would be best to get ahold of t hem through email/fb or whatever platform that they prefer to make appointments through.
Hoping that sheds a bit of light as to why :)
i always book an appointment for a consultation with the artist i want
but i do it wayyyy beforehand
I'm not talking about demanding the attention that day but some parlors can't handle every request on their social media or email. So I prefer to go, at least have a word with an assistant to make it easier to talk with the artist. But the way i heard this was like "dont come unless we already have it all set"... I have friends who never get their tattoos done waiting months for a reply, so that's why I don't agree with that specify point l
@@celiamaldonado7616 I get you, but some tattoo artists get in the zone while tattoing, they preffer to keep their minds in the tattoo and the person that's getting it so they don't like getting the distraction, most of the times is better to email, DM either the studio or the artist to check if you can drop by to get a consultation and if they never answer well, maybe getting it with another artist or another studio that actually see's their economycal activity as a service provider.
On my last tattoo I was pretty high on marijuana but it didn't bleed at all.
yeah that's different from alcohol or advil different artists have said in videos that they don't mind tattooing high people at all.
these inked videos have been getting worse & worse
Right and they all think since there on ink UA-cam they are the best and have this big ass ego I've seen ppl in prison tattoo better than some of them lol
I never released that not all tattoo shops weren't over 18 only, the only ones I've ever been too have been 18+
So how much should one tip an artist? Is it percentage wise? Or depends on what you get?
Do it how you like. If its a long session and more difficult, sure tip more.
Im a roofer i get tipped sometimes but i dont expect it and my job is 100x more important that a tattoo artist. Im a artist as well but im protecting everything u buy and own including the biggest bill u will ever have...a house...
Dos and Don'ts
tashfia myda do’s and doont’s
4:28 that dude looks high😂😂😂like high high like really high😂😂😂
I want to know how many tattoo artists tip their plumber their electrician tip their tree working guy Etc. You tip waitresses because they make crap money and they're giving you a service they live off of their tips when you're charging me a $100 something an hour or more your not living off your tips and all those Services I'm talking about our customer service I want to know how many tattoo artists or tipping all of those people
damn didnt know about tipping never crossed my mind
Artists set their own hourly rate. They factor in their overhead (which is barely anything.) Expecting a tip is just greedy. I have tipped, if the artist went above and beyond... but it's rare.
@@toddcercone6715 Tattoo artists overhead is NOT barely anything.... their shops take a large percent, Ink isn't cheap, if you're going to a good artist they have a very expensive machine. Not to mention all the little things. Take it from an actual artist, you are wrong here buddy. People tip almost every other service job, tattoo artists deserve it too.
@@666serenity So overhead is about $2000 a year. If you are any good you charge $80 to $100 per hour. I stand by my statements. (Take it from an artist.)
Todd Cercone there overhead is not nothing they have alot to pay for plus this is there job. Do you argue with a restaurant about prices?
@@allannhughes9153 You pay for a service that the tattoo artist provides. Most are self-employed and set the prices accordingly, to include their overhead. Their "tip" should be your return patronage. A server in a restaurant is paid less than minimum wage because they make their living from tips collected... which they never claim the right amount on their taxes. The service that they render is based soley on their performance of their duties. Bad service = no tip. If I go to a restaurant to pick up a take out order... No tip. If a tattoo artist does his/her best, makes me comfortable, talks to me, gives advice... then they get a tip. If they are there zoning out to their personal music with headphones on or take several smoke breaks... no tip and no return patronage. Just don't EXPECT a tip.
We should all have the same tipping culture as Japan. It's seen as an insult if you tip there.
I’m getting my first tattoo and it’s gonna be for my childhood dog Waldo, he passed a few years ago and I wanted to get Waldo from “where’s Waldo?” But I cant think of a way to get a tattoo of him without the tattoo seeming random as fuck, you know what I mean?
“if you like what you got and you like the experience, tip” I mean I’ve always tipped my piercers but like... that’s what you’re paying for
yeah sorry im not tipping 15%+ on a tattoo. the tip would be hundreds of dollars.
Busta Chimes exactly. If they want more then they should just raise the base price. It’s not the same as tipping at other places.. i’m sure it’s appreciated but it seems so many artists expect it now.
@@Kibaheart I don't feel like it's expected here in Australia but I have on occasion started tipping when I'm super happy with the piece :)
@@MidnightBootySnatchr Yeah, or when it felt like the artist cared for the tatto and my experience
If you go to a restaurant and your bill is 400 dollars you still tip 15-20%. Theres a reason tips are percentages and not a base amount. More expensive product more expensive tip
allann hughes no it’s not the same thing bc I’m tipping the wait staff at the restaurant that brought me the food not the cook who made it.
Ok wait they should interview ppl who are getting tattooed. How many times have friends of mines told me that the tattoo artist. Personal hygiene was horrendous. A lot of tattoo artist spend all day at the shop and they themselves will develop body odor. Or have the worst bad breath in the world. You guys are corny because you never interview people who have gotten tattooed by unprofessional people. Nowadays everybody is a tattoo artist.
yes exactly! I luckily had a lot of lovely artists, but one of them smoked and came back in after a cigarette and just went back to work without washing their hands first. Sorry, but when you're going to be touching a client who has what's basically an open wound on their arm, then make sure your hands are nicotine free. Also they really stank from it, so that's very much unpleasant.
Evelyn Guyt you absolutely correct. And these episodes only focus on customers being the problem. When a lot of time it’s also the tattoo artist who can also lack manners. Also a lot of tattoo artist are very nose up in the air. When they wouldn’t be in business if it wasn’t for customers
@@DangerRavioli 😬🤢🤮 this is why the health department needs to do check ins at the shops more often than once a year...or once every 2 years.
@@sashanj848 true but you will know which ones are good or not by talking to them for awhile...
Something i dont see on these do's and don't's are talking to the artist to see if you vibe well with them. Other times people don't give a fuck and just wanna get whatever tattooed. Without looking at the books or getting to know them
we dont tip in Aus but on the topic; the artist is trying to work, they shouldn't have to hold a conversation too. that's just rude to expect they chat to you and if they don't you don't tip.boooo
What depends on who is getting tattooed. Sometimes I will try to talk to clients and they're not really in to having a conversation. Or they come with a friend and they'd rather talk to the friend then the artist.
So at that point I normally just stay quiet, but sometimes if the person is willing to talk then I will continue speaking.
@@phant0m0th_ see that makes sense to chat if chatted to, but i never speak to the artist cause i don't want to distract them or break concentration HAHA
How do i know, how much tip its ok?
However you feel what is necessary.
Artists don‘t take tips. They set the price for their work and that‘s it. If you want more money, raise the price. I‘m not gonna tip you anything.
Do people actually not fucking wash? How is not be smelly tip number one
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I think the music is too loud
dear god - wet, disinfecting wipes for feet or armpits... or arse, mints for breath. just talk and remind or don't be scared to ask or offer them to use. same for the smokers on both sides - it can trigger a gag if you have to rub a nose in an ashtray for several hours.
the cringe face with disgust is worse and adds to stress that increases sweating and smell.
Tipping a tattoo artist seems dumb af. I dont tip my mechanic or my electrician. Just put your overhead cost in the price.
Ok mr pink
You're right it's wicked stupid
Dos? Nobody runs dos anymore!
I don't think pain meds make your blood thin like alcohol does. Waiting on my artist to meet me one night for some color. He was over an hour late, there was a bar 50 feet from the shop. Oops! Bled like a stuck pig. Have taken prescribed narcotics before getting tattooed and saw no bleeding difference.
They weren't specific but they mean painkillers as in NSAIDs, which really most people don't know the difference even though they should. So NSAIDs: Ibuprofen, Advil, Alieve, Voltaren, etc. etc.; do thin the blood ie. slow clotting time. This is also the reason why you're not suppose to take any of these before any kind of surgery.
Now straight up Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a completely different class of drugs and does not thin the blood making it perfectly fine to take.
Saying you taken prescribed narcotics doesn't mean a thing unless you can remember what was. For example Toradol (ketorolac) and Voltarn (Diclofenac) are just some of the many strong prescription only NSAIDs that will make you bleed like a stuck pig.
All in all it depends on the class of drugs you are taking and it's important to know what you're taking cause if I had a penny for every time I've stopped some one from overdosing themselves or causing an adverse reaction cause they thought all painkillers were the same then I'd could pay off my student loans and quit my job.
I’ve been on opioids for 5 yrs because of an injury and have had a few tats didn’t bleed at all or just a tiny bit!
@@oldmanballer5088 Opioids don't thin your blood on their own.
I've been under pain management care for numerous years due to multiple spinal injuries. I'm not going to assume they meant anything specific as they weren't specific. I commented because the medications I'm , have not caused any bleeding and I thought it worth mentioning.
Saphire1993 I know I was agreeing with OP.
Smelly individuals, bad breath, foot order, hard day at work, is there a place they can wash-up, give them gum, and or mouth wash, I mean it's one thing to come in and you are a bit off, but even a doctor will give you a chance to wash up if needed. Just be professional about it, good customers will comply. Thank them for doing so. No one wants you to be distracted when doing such a thing. I think it is professional of you to do so. So much bacteria on skin, you do not need to grind that in. That is what causes the smell. Really folks be polite to those that work for you, they will give you better service in the long run.
I never thought about tipping the artist, but goodness You should. Just like you would tip a hair stylist, your painters, the people that serve your food.
Would it help if you have a web site for your shops, a questionnaire to help individuals form their thoughts, about locations, color, size. What ever else you want to have an answer to. Also give a length of time they would be expected to sit. First tattoo, or is it the 15th one they have. Let them see a care after the tattoo is given. I would of never thought that a swim in the pool would damage the work, or fade it out.
Quick question, can you shower the next day, or you going to be smelly for a couple of weeks? I know NOTHING about these things care.
I really want work from First Class! From Romay, namely!
Wait, why the hell would you tip a tattoo artist? You are already paying them.
Seriously. If I paid an artist for 1000$ sleeve, I'm not about to tip shit
Blake Visser then stick to your kitchen tattoo artist bum
@@thrulifegear4709 tipping is a usa thing only.
Selene no sh*t, and if you’re in the UK you don’t have to worry about it. 🤷♂️
Because they are performing a service. Just like a waiter, doorman, limo driver, ect. You don't have to, but it's nice when people do. You can tip convention artists too (I usually do). I always tip my artists. Most of the time, the money you spend is for materials used and the time associated with actually doing the work (the same way Convention artists price out their stuff). Tips are just extra.
If you do tip, it means you are happy with your experience. And there isn't a set amount that you tip. If you get a $300 tattoo, bit can only tip $10; it's still appreciated. I tip my artists half of the cost of my work because as an artist (not tattoo. Traditional media), I get how much time goes into it and how expensive this stuff can be.
England and the like are different because gradtuity are included in prices (for most places, I don't know how tattoo parlors outside the US handle it). So to those that have mentioned England, in most places you're still tipping; it's just already included.
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I think tattoo artist charge too much most tattoos artist charge more than doctors.
Where are you going that is that expensive?
@@amateurauthor7883 los angeles
@@simplyrob8812 LA is ALWAYS super expensive. I have 16 tattoos and have paid maybe $2500 (I tip) for all of them, I also live in Arizona though. I know that High Voltage has a minimum of $300. Second Chnace tattoo is pretty fairly priced though and the artists there are great.
Yeah, most studios in LA are kinda expensive, if you go to San Diego or on the little counties you might get impressed on the price difference
@Slime Bro I go to Goliath Tattoo. I've gotten most of my work done there. The minimum is $80 but you can get some beautiful stuff done. I've got a great Skeletor that was $250 (full color, almost 6in tall, great detail). I have one from Divinty, shop minimum is $100; but the color is super bright and the lines are clean as hell. Lady Luck is also nice, but a bit pricey to me.
4:28 that guys high af
woah, she cute.
These few people are already better than the other recent trash cast inked has been interviewing
I‘m sorry but the tattooers set the prices themselves. It‘s not like you have a set loan and depend on the tip. If you want more money, raise the price.. I‘m not gonna tip you anything.
Most artists over charge anyways.. Unless i came to you for a specific style, i ddont tip if its something any tattooer should be able to do.
He look like shaggy I'm just sayin what we all thinkin
I know these guys got half a sleeve by Dmtry
Hi Jean....
Love these videos but come on an advert every 2 mins is so annoying.
I'm watching the same video, and there's only two ads
Tip a tattoo artist? GTF they charge enough
Bring back Sara Fabel. Loved her no bra lifestyle.
Have tattoo artist play Ink Inc. 😂
HOW ABOUT THE ARTIST SHOWS UP ON $^%%^#$% TIME INSTEAD OF 2 HRS LATE ON BOTH APPOINTMENTS
Eli Hal they are always late getting started
Every tattoo artist I've had was late. When I'm booking a babysitter so I can come here and she was a few hours late just to start, I was pissed off. She was an amazing artist and I love my piece but still
How much do you tip if your getting a tattoo for 800 ? Lol
Josie Standridge in the US, we tip from 10%-25%. 25% is for excellent service, 10% is for poor or fair service. 15% is for good.
Personally, if I’m paying $1,000 for a tattoo, I’m not paying a tip. Maybe I’ll bring a dessert or something.
@Jordan Roper What the fuck 😂 If you money to spend, sure. But some people save months or years to afford a quality piece, tipping 160 $ is reaaaaaally generous.
I can't STAND speakerphone
I have come to the conclusion that this whole channel is finding artist that have to much time on there hand. Like fuck my schedule and all my buddy that are worth o fucks schedule is to packed to go on some UA-cam channel to bull shit about stuff that means nothing. Good artist have more to think about then crying about all this silly shit.
Pain killers dont thin your blood.
Andy King Asprin is known for thinning your blood and relieving pain.
@@ashcole6294 i was really refering to opiates as pain killers
oh, and
Go to school
Eat vegetables
Respect elders
are absent
so bored
I just don't get it for the amount of money that you charge why haven't you got shower rooms for your clients my brother has rehearsal Studios for groups and bands and they have shower cubicles for their clients so why can't you instead of do's and don'ts.....
Idk what is up with people nowadays like for real people smell everywhere.
In the gym they smell
In the bus they smell
In the market they smell
I try to go down on a girl she smells
like wtf bruh I couldn't leave my house if I wasn't clean,had cologne on me,clean clothes and gum in my mouth and oh yeah always groomed...
I mean yeah thats ok, but didn't you guys ever go hunting for a day or two, rule is you can't shower day before, you can't wear any deodorant. Didn't you do any construction work or something like that, you get sweaty and smell like cement all 8 hours and then go to get a burger and a 🍻 on the break. We don't have shower at our workplaces, so i go home like that by bus, and then i walk through the city. Can i do anything about it ? No i cannot. Some people don't have office jobs, some people dont have AC at the job, some people roll in dirt all day long to get couple of bucks and after the work they just want to go fucking sleep.
Some people sweat excessively, it's a condition.
I get hot really easy
haven't you experienced summer in a hot country?
@@Selene666 he didn't, he is one of the modern boys, he never chopped wood all day, he never worked at country side. I went to my grandparents village when i was little. They had a barrel full of water inside a barn, you can bathe in there once a week. And thats it. That's normal for them, we got too 'soft' and modern. Shower every morning, everyday new clothes, cologne every time you leave the house, don't eat garlic, don't eat onions, i mean fuck me if that's a healthy lifestyle -_-
As if lmao you guys are getting paid so shut up lol