More often that not, your tattoo artist will have done a great job, too.

Once you’ve admired your new ink and had it cleaned, it’s time to pay up.

Whatever the price of the tattoo, you might be thinking of tipping the artist.

Female tattooist smiling

After all, you tip restaurant staff,hairdressers, and taxi drivers, right?

But just what is the right etiquette when it comes to tipping your tattoo artist?

It’s a tricky job that takes a lot of planning and care on their part.

Woman’s back tattoo