Tattoo and piercing prices in Westerly, RI
Tattoo and piercing prices at Irish Rose Tattoo are simple. Tattoos start at an $80 shop minimum and every piece is quoted flat, never by the hour. Piercings are $40 to $70 plus jewelry. Work quoted over $500 takes a $50 minimum deposit that comes off the final price. Card, cash and tap all work.
Tattoo and piercing prices at a glance
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Shop minimum
$80
The floor for any tattoo, however small. Covers setup, sterile needles and the artist's time.
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How we quote
Flat
Every piece is priced as a whole from your description and references. No hourly clock, no counter surprises.
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Deposit
$50
Only on work quoted over $500. Non-refundable, comes off the final price, moves with you if you reschedule 48 hours out.
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Piercings
$40–$70
Per piercing, plus jewelry: titanium from $35, 14k gold from $90. Includes a free downsize check.
Typical tattoo quotes
These ranges come from real fine-line and traditional quotes at the shop. Size matters, but detail and placement matter more: ribs, sternum, hands and necks are slower to work. Your artist gives one number for the whole piece before anything starts. See tattoo styles or read what tattoos cost in Rhode Island in 2026.
| Size | Typical quote | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 in, simple | $80 minimum | 30–45 min |
| Palm-sized | $150–$350 | 1–2 h |
| Forearm or calf, shaded | $400–$750 | 2–4 h |
| Half sleeve, multi-session | $900 and up | 3+ sessions |
Piercing prices
The piercing fee covers the needle, the setup and Rayna's time. Jewelry is priced separately: implant-grade titanium from $35, 14k solid gold from $90. Every piercing includes a free downsize check at six to eight weeks. Details are on the piercing jewelry page.
| Placement | Service | Heal time |
|---|---|---|
| Lobe | $40 | 6–8 weeks |
| Helix / forward helix | $50 | 6–12 months |
| Nostril | $45 | 4–6 months |
| Septum | $50 | 2–3 months |
| Conch | $55 | 6–12 months |
| Navel | $55 | 6–12 months |
| Daith / rook | $60 | 6–12 months |
| Industrial | $70 | 9–12 months |
Pricing policies
Is tipping expected?
Appreciated, never required. 15 to 20 percent is common for tattoos; piercers are usually tipped a few dollars.
What about touch-ups?
Free within 90 days if you followed the aftercare sheet. Hands, feet and fingers excluded. After 90 days, touch-ups are quoted from $80.
Do consultations cost anything?
No. Consults for larger work or cover-ups are free, in person or by phone, about 20 minutes.
Do you take cards?
Card, tap to pay, cash. Rhode Island sales tax applies to jewelry and aftercare products only, not to the service.
Ready for a real number? Send a booking request and your artist quotes it. Or read what tattoos cost in Rhode Island in 2026.