What are Mor Ink Tattoo & Piercing's hours?

Mor Ink Tattoo & Piercing is open 7 days a week, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, at 21 Beatrice St W, Oshawa, ON.

How much does a tattoo cost at Mor Ink Tattoo?

Pricing depends on the artist: Mor charges $200 per hour with a $200 deposit, while Alexia and Tal charge $120 per hour with a $50 deposit and $120 minimum.

How long should I leave the bandage on a new tattoo?

Leave the initial bandage on for a minimum of 1 hour. Larger, more colorful tattoos may need it left on longer, so ask your artist for guidance specific to your piece before you leave.

How long does a tattoo take to heal?

Healing time depends on the size and amount of shading or color, but most tattoos heal within 4 to 6 weeks.

Does Mor Ink Tattoo do piercings?

Yes. Mor Ink Tattoo & Piercing offers a full range of professional piercings using quality jewellery, alongside custom tattoo work.

How Much Does a Tattoo Cost? Pricing Explained

Mor Cohen
Jul 21
2 min read

"How much does a tattoo cost?" is one of the most common questions we get, and the honest answer is: it depends. Here's a real breakdown of what actually goes into tattoo pricing, so you know what to expect before you book.

Why Tattoos Are Priced by Time, Not Just Size

Most professional artists, including ours, charge by the hour rather than a flat fee per design. A small, simple piece might take under an hour, while a detailed custom piece can take several hours or even a full day. Hourly pricing reflects the reality that two tattoos of the same physical size can take very different amounts of time depending on detail, shading, and technique.

What Actually Affects the Price

Size is the most obvious factor, but it's far from the only one. Detail and style matter just as much: a black & grey realism piece with fine gradients takes longer than a simple bold outline of the same size. Placement plays a role too, tricky spots like ribs, hands, or joints often take more time and care. Color adds time as well, since solid, even color application requires more layering than black & grey shading. And experience level matters: a highly requested artist's time is generally priced differently than someone earlier in their career, which is part of why rates vary between artists even within the same shop.

Our Rates

Mor: $200/hour, with half and full day custom sessions available. A $200 deposit is required and credited toward your total. Alexia: $120/hour, $120 minimum, typically 1-3 hour sessions, with a $50 deposit credited toward your total. Tal: $120/hour, $120 minimum, sessions from 1-5 hours depending on scope, also with a $50 deposit credited toward your total. Every quote starts with a conversation about your idea, size, and placement, so you know your expected cost before any ink touches skin.

Why We Don't Do Flat-Rate Quotes Sight Unseen

It's tempting to want an exact number before you book, but a responsible artist needs to actually see your idea, reference photos, and placement before giving a real quote. A tattoo that looks simple in a reference photo can be far more time-intensive once it's actually being designed for your specific body and skin. This is also exactly why Mor designs each custom piece with you on the day of your appointment rather than pricing blind off a rough idea sent in advance.

A Note on Cheap Tattoos

A tattoo is permanent, and it's genuinely not the place to shop for the lowest price. Rushed work, inexperienced hands, and lower-quality ink tend to show up years later as blurred lines, uneven color, or premature fading, and fixing or covering up a bad tattoo almost always costs more than paying properly for good work the first time.

Ready to get a real quote for your idea? Reach out or book online with Mor, Alexia, or Tal, and we'll walk you through exactly what your piece will cost before anything is finalized.