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Instagram bios for tattoo artists

Clients choose a tattoo artist by their work, then check the bio for three things: your style, where you are and whether you are taking bookings. Here are original bios for artists and small studios, with a formula and tips on booking status, deposits and flash.

Updated 6 October 2026 · 46 bios

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Short and confident · 9

Tattoos, made to be worn for life 🖤
35/150 characters
Ink with intention.
19/150 characters
Black and grey, done properly.
30/150 characters
Fine line, bold ideas ✒️
23/150 characters
Your idea, my line work.
24/150 characters
Permanent art, temporary nerves 😅
33/150 characters
Flash, custom and cover-ups
27/150 characters
Skin is the only canvas I use
29/150 characters
Drawn first, tattooed second.
29/150 characters

By style · 9

Fine-line florals and botanicals 🌿
34/150 characters
Bold traditional: thick lines, solid colour ⚓
45/150 characters
Blackwork and geometric patterns ◼️
34/150 characters
Realism in black and grey, by appointment
41/150 characters
Illustrative tattoos with a hand-drawn feel
43/150 characters
Small and delicate: script, symbols, tiny animals
49/150 characters
Soft watercolour-style tattoos
30/150 characters
Large Japanese-inspired pieces, one session at a time
53/150 characters
Cover-ups and reworks: consultations by DM
42/150 characters

Books open or closed · 8

Books open [date] 📅 DM BOOK to join the waitlist
48/150 characters
Books closed until [month] Flash sheet in the link
50/150 characters
Booking [month] to [month] in [city] Enquiry form below
55/150 characters
Custom work needs a deposit Booking info is in my highlights
60/150 characters
Next opening: [date] at [time] 🔔 Turn on post notifications
59/150 characters
Taking five new clients a month DM IDEA with your concept
57/150 characters
Booking by form only 📝 Prices depend on size and detail
55/150 characters
Appointments only. No walk-ins.
31/150 characters

Flash and walk-ins · 7

Flash day every [first Saturday] First come, first served ⚡
59/150 characters
Walk-ins welcome [days], [hours] Flash on the wall
50/150 characters
New flash sheet each month 🗓️ Comment FLASH and I'll DM it to you
64/150 characters
Pick a design, pick a time, done
32/150 characters
Flash priced by size DM FLASH for the sheet
43/150 characters
Mostly small flash pieces, quick and simple
43/150 characters
Guest spot in [city], [dates] ✈️ DM GUEST to book
48/150 characters

Two-line bios · 7

ink with a plan skin with a story
33/150 characters
tattoos by [name] 🖋️ [city] | by appointment
43/150 characters
healed work in my highlights book below
39/150 characters
ink, tea and loud music books open [month]
42/150 characters
[name] | tattoo artist books open [month]
41/150 characters
small studio big ideas 🖤
24/150 characters
one chair one artist no rush
28/150 characters

Personality and humour · 6

Please don't send a screenshot of a screenshot 🙏
48/150 characters
Yes, it will sting. Bring a snack.
34/150 characters
I draw it, you wear it, we both sweat a little.
47/150 characters
Your ex's name? Gently, no.
27/150 characters
Pain is temporary. Reference photos are forever.
48/150 characters
Looks at your idea. Draws a better version.
43/150 characters

Write your own

A bio that works usually has the same few parts. Fill them in for yours, or start from the example.

Your name and your craft
Your style in a few words
Where you work
Booking status and how to enquire

Worked example

Mara | Tattoos in Leeds ✒️ Fine line and botanicals Books open 1 March DM IDEA with your concept

95/150

Fill in the blanks

Each part becomes a line of your bio. Nothing you type is uploaded.

1. Your name and your craft

2. Your style in a few words

3. Where you work

4. Booking status and how to enquire

Your bio

Your lines show up here as you type.

0/150

Tips for your bio

Put your style and city in the name field, for example 'Mara | Fine Line Tattoo Leeds'. People look for an artist by place and style, and Instagram search leans on that line.
Say whether books are open or closed, and change it when it changes. An out-of-date bio brings enquiries you cannot take, and a clear 'closed until June' saves everyone time.
Name the booking route in one line: a form, a DM word or an email. Clients with a vague idea send long messages, and a form asks for size, placement and references up front.
Mention the deposit, not the price. Most tattoos are quoted by size and detail, but a deposit policy can sit in the bio or highlights and filters out time-wasters politely.
Keep healed photos in a highlight. New work always looks good, and a healed piece shows what a client will actually walk away with.
Check what your local rules ask studios or artists to display, and say only what is true of you. Skip claims about hygiene or credentials you cannot back up.

Questions people ask

What should a tattoo artist put in their Instagram bio?

Your style, your city and your booking status. Add how to enquire, such as a form link or a DM word. Keep the rest for highlights: aftercare, deposits and a healed gallery.

Should my bio say if my books are open?

Yes. It is the first thing a potential client wants to know. If your status changes often, keep it short ('Books open [month]') and update it each time, or pin a post with the dates.

How do I stop endless 'how much?' messages?

Say in the bio that prices depend on size and detail, and point to a booking form. A DM keyword such as 'DM IDEA' can also be answered automatically with the questions you need before quoting.

Can a studio use these bios?

Yes. Swap 'my' for 'our', list the studio's name and hours, and name the artists in a highlight or the link page rather than the bio.

Is it better to show a location or stay vague?

Name the city or area. Clients want to know if they can reach you, and it helps people searching locally. Leave the full address for the booking confirmation if you work privately.

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