Square Handheld
Checkout at the station with a built-in scanner for jewelry.
Square for Tattoo & PiercingDeposits locked.
Deposits locked.
Forms signed.
Ink flowing.
Book consults, lock in deposits, collect signed consent forms digitally and pay out artists accurately — Square handles the business side so the studio stays creative.
Authorized Square ResellerWhat you get
Square features that matter for tattoo & piercing studios
Deposits at booking
Require deposits for sessions and consults so no-shows don't cost you a day.
Digital consent & contracts
E-sign consent forms and aftercare agreements, stored on the client profile.
Per-artist sales & tips
Track each artist's sessions, tips and commission or booth rent.
Consults & long sessions
Custom durations, processing time and multi-day bookings.
Jewelry & aftercare retail
Inventory for jewelry, aftercare and merch with barcode scanning.
Payment links
Collect a deposit remotely with a link in a DM or text.
Recommended bundle
Hardware we pair with tattoo & piercing studios
Square Terminal
Front desk all-in-one with receipts.
Square Reader
Guest spots and conventions.
Straight answers
Tattoo & Piercing Studios FAQs
Does Square work for tattoo and piercing studios booking?
Yes. Square Appointments gives tattoo and piercing studios a free online booking site, unlimited staff calendars, automatic text and email reminders and checkout in one system. Square Plus adds no-show fees, waitlists and multi-staff bookings.
How does Square reduce no-shows for tattoo and piercing studios?
Require a card on file, prepayment or deposit at booking, charge late-cancellation fees automatically and let clients confirm or reschedule by replying to SMS reminders.
What does Square cost for tattoo and piercing studios?
Square Free is $0/month with 2.6% + 15¢ per in-person payment. Square Plus is $49/month per location with 2.5% + 15¢. Hardware starts at $59 for Square Reader; most front desks run a $149 Square Stand with an iPad.