The Only App
You'll Ever Need as a
Tattoo Artist
From solo artists to full studios - manage your entire tattoo business with one powerful platform. Works 100% offline, designed by artists for artists.
Built for
Every Type of Artist
Whether you're a solo artist or running a full studio, inkStar adapts to your workflow
For Solo Artists
Run your business from your phone
Smart Calendar
Never double-book. AI suggests optimal time slots based on your availability and piece complexity.
Mobile-First
Designed for artists on the go. Works perfectly offline during conventions, guest spots, or when WiFi is down.
Professional Contracts
Digital consent forms with signatures, photo uploads, and automatic customer record updates.
Portfolio Integration
Link designs to appointments, track which pieces get the most bookings.
Zero Setup Hassle
Up and running in 5 minutes. No complicated setup, no desktop required.
For Studios
Manage multiple artists without the chaos
Multi-Artist Management
Track schedules, commissions, and performance for your entire team.
Station Booking
Assign artists to specific stations, manage guest artist arrangements.
Commission Automation
Automatic calculation and tracking. No more end-of-month spreadsheet nightmares.
Team Permissions
Control who can access what - from receptionists to senior artists.
Unified Customer Database
Shared client history across all artists. See past work, preferences, and notes at a glance.
Financial Overview
Real-time revenue tracking across all artists and services.
Every Feature Designed
for Tattoo Artist Success
Built specifically to solve the unique challenges of running a tattoo business—from solo artists to full studios.
Stop Losing Money to No-Shows
Smart Deposit Management
Automatic deposit collection at booking—no manual follow-up required.
Automatic deposit requests via SMS/email when appointment is booked
Multiple payment methods accepted: cards, PayPal, Klarna installments
Clear deposit policies = only serious clients book with you
75% reduction in no-shows reported by tattoo studios
Keep deposit as compensation for wasted time slots
Deposit automatically applied to final invoice on appointment day
Before inkStar, one in five appointments was a no-show. With required deposits, studios report 75% fewer no-shows—that's €15,000+ in recovered annual revenue.
Legal Protection Meets Customer Convenience
Digital Consent Forms
Pre-designed tattoo consent templates with signatures, photos, and automatic record updates.
Pre-designed consent templates customized to your local laws
Photo uploads for reference images and ID verification
Digital signatures with timestamp and IP logging for legal validity
Automatic updates to customer health records from form data
Email copies sent to both parties instantly for records
GDPR compliant storage with audit trail of all changes
Paper forms get lost, signatures fade, and clients forget their copies. Digital contracts are permanent, legally sound, and instantly accessible—protecting you and professionalizing your business.
Professional Follow-Up Without the Effort
Aftercare Automation
Automated aftercare instructions, healing check-ins, and review requests—all customizable.
Automated aftercare instruction emails sent immediately after appointment
Photo requests for healing progress (builds your portfolio automatically)
Review requests sent at optimal timing when clients are happiest
Check-in reminders for touch-ups at the perfect time
All messages customizable to match your aftercare routine and brand
Customers appreciate professional follow-up. Automated aftercare shows you care, generates portfolio content, and gets you more 5-star reviews—all without lifting a finger.
Turn Your Flash Into Bookings
Flash & Design Management
Upload flash designs, share via QR codes, and track interest—directly linked to your calendar.
Upload flash designs with pricing and availability status
Share entire flash collection via QR codes or unique links
Track which designs get the most interest and inquiries
Mark designs as booked/available to avoid double-booking flash
Link directly to booking calendar when customer selects a design
Flash shouldn't live only on Instagram. Proper flash management turns browsing into bookings, tracks what sells, and prevents the 'sorry, someone just booked that' awkwardness.
Know Your Clients Better
Customer History That Actually Matters
Track what matters for tattoo artists—not just basic contact info.
Complete work history with photos of every piece you've done
Skin type and healing pattern notes from previous sessions
Pain tolerance tracking to plan session length accurately
Preferred placement and style preferences for future bookings
Rescheduling history to identify flaky clients before they waste your time
Revenue per client to identify your most valuable relationships
Strike system for problem clients with automatic locking
Generic CRMs track emails and phone numbers. Tattoo artists need to know 'Does she heal well?' and 'Is this her third reschedule?' That context makes you better at your job.
Book Bigger Pieces, Earn More
Installment Payments with Klarna
Offer payment plans without the headache—customers pay monthly, you get paid upfront.
Klarna integration allows 3, 6, or 12-month installment plans
Customers approved instantly, you receive full payment immediately
Klarna handles all credit checks, collections, and customer service
Average 22% higher transaction value with installments offered
Built-in payment tracking with automatic reminder emails
Zero payment risk—you're paid regardless of customer's payments to Klarna
The €1,500 sleeve becomes €500/month for 3 months—suddenly affordable for 3x more customers. Studios report 34% more bookings over €800 after adding Klarna.
Real Tattoo Artists,
Real Results
See how artists and studios transformed their businesses with inkStar
"Klarna paid for itself in the first week."
Three customers booked full sleeves they'd been 'thinking about.' That's €4,500 in revenue I would have lost. The Klarna fees were €300. Net gain: €4,200 in week one.
"No-show rate dropped to 4% literally overnight."
Before required deposits, one in five appointments was a no-show. Started requiring €50 deposits through inkStar. No-show rate dropped to 4% literally overnight. This one change added €15,000 to my annual revenue.
"Finally stopped arguing about commissions."
Before inkStar, every month ended with artists questioning their commission calculations. 'Did you count that tip?' 'What about the deposit from last month?' Now it's all automatic and transparent. Artists see their earnings in real-time. Zero arguments in 8 months.
"Month-end is now just reviewing a report. 15 minutes."
Month-end used to be hell. I'd spend an entire evening matching transactions. With inkStar, everything is already reconciled in real-time. Month-end is now just reviewing a report. 15 minutes. That's 60 hours per year I got back.
Questions
Answered
Yes! inkStar has full offline capability. Schedule appointments, log payments, fill out contracts - everything works offline and syncs automatically when you're back online. Perfect for conventions, guest spots, or when your studio WiFi is down.
If you can use Instagram, you can use inkStar. Most artists are fully set up within 5 minutes. No desktop computer needed - everything works from your phone. Our interface is designed specifically for artists who want to focus on tattooing, not technology.
You own your data. Export everything (customers, appointments, photos) anytime. Even after you cancel, you have 90 days to download your complete history. We believe your client relationships belong to you, not trapped in our system.
Not yet, but it's coming soon! For now, you control all bookings (which most tattoo artists prefer to screen clients first). Clients receive booking confirmations, contracts, and payment links via email/SMS, but initial booking is done by you.
No! Your clients only need a web browser. They'll receive booking confirmations, contracts, and payment links via email/SMS. Only you (the artist/studio) use the app. This keeps things simple for your customers.
You can share booking links via Instagram. We're working on deeper Instagram integration for 2025, including automated DM responses and portfolio syncing. For now, you can easily share your booking calendar link in your Instagram bio.
Yes! Start with our tattoo-specific templates (designed with legal best practices) and customize them completely. Or build from scratch with our drag-and-drop editor. Add your logo, modify text, change required fields - full control.
Credit/debit cards, PayPal, instant bank transfer, and Klarna installments. Cash can be logged manually. All digital payments are processed securely and automatically tracked in your financial records.
Set commission rates per artist (percentage, fixed amount, or hybrid). inkStar automatically calculates earnings based on completed appointments and payments received. Artists can see their current earnings in real-time. Owners get detailed reports showing all transactions. No more spreadsheet nightmares.
Yes! One account can manage multiple locations. Each location has its own schedule, artists, and settings, but you can view combined reports and share customer data across locations (with proper permissions). Perfect for growing studios.
Guest artists get temporary access for their duration. You set their commission terms, they can access the shared customer database (with restrictions), and they can manage their own schedule. When they leave, access is removed but all records remain for your studio.
Solo artists: €29/month for everything. Studios: €79/month + €15 per additional artist. Both plans include unlimited appointments, customers, digital contracts, payment processing, offline mode, and all features. Try it free for 14 days - no credit card required.
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