BODY ARTS
TATTOO / PIERCING STUDIO
EST. 2008 · BENGALURU, INDIA
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AWARD-WINNING ARTISTS · CUSTOM TATTOOS · TATTOO & PIERCING
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THE BODY ARTS DIFFERENCE
MEET THE ARTISTS
Award-winning resident artists, each with a speciality of their own.
AGE 16+ · JEWELLERY INCLUDED
Every piercing at Body Arts is done by a trained piercer with a new, single-use sterile needle, never a piercing gun. Ear lobe ₹400, nose ₹600, helix ₹800, vertical helix or eyebrow ₹1,200, and flat, conch, septum or belly ₹1,500. Basic surgical-steel jewellery is included; designer jewellery costs extra.
Ear lobe from ₹400
Nose ₹600 · Septum ₹1,500
Female piercer available
Instant price check
How much will my tattoo cost?
Enter any width and height in inches, pick a style, and see your estimate. Simple ₹500, detailed ₹600, colour ₹700 per square inch, ₹800 minimum.
1Size in inches
= 9 sq in
Or pick a common size
2Style
≈₹5,400
10% off above 20 sq in, 20% above 50, 30% above 100. The artist confirms the final price before starting.
Tattoo pain chart
Will it hurt? Tap a body part
First tattoo? Our clients often say it hurt far less than they expected.
Tap a spot · easiest first
Forearm
3/10 · Low
A great first tattoo spot: low pain and heals well.
WATCH US AT WORK
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TATTOOING IN BANGALORE SINCE 2008
Srikanth R founded Body Arts in 2008. He has trained more than 100 tattoo artists, over 20 of whom now run their own studios in Bangalore, and created the Yantra range of tattoo machines. Today Body Arts has 10+ artists in a 2,000 sq. ft studio in BTM Layout and has done more than 50,000 tattoos.
50,000+ tattoos done
100+ artists trained
Creator of Yantra machines
STRAIGHT FROM GOOGLE
Walk-ins, first big pieces, 14-hour cover-ups and painless piercings — here’s what clients wrote after leaving our BTM Layout studio.
4.8
3,000+ Google reviews
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
How much does a tattoo cost at Body Arts in Bangalore?
Tattoos are priced by size: ₹500 per square inch for simple designs, ₹600 for detailed or realistic work and ₹700 for colour or cover-up tattoos. The minimum charge is ₹800 for a small tattoo up to about 1 square inch. Bigger pieces get 10% off above 20 sq. inches, 20% off above 50 and 30% off above 100. Consultation and custom design are free.
Is getting a tattoo at Body Arts safe and hygienic?
Yes. Every session uses single-use needles, sealed cartridges and a freshly sterilised setup, with organic inks and premium needles.
Can I walk in, or do I need an appointment?
Walk-ins are welcome. The studio is open every day from 10 am to 11 pm. For large pieces, sleeves or a specific artist, book ahead on WhatsApp at +91 88617 11850.
Do you do cover-up tattoos?
Yes. Our artists design cover-ups that fully hide old or faded tattoos; large cover-ups can take one or more long sessions.
Do you offer body piercing?
Yes. Dedicated piercing artists pierce with a sterile needle, never a gun: ear lobe, helix, conch, flat, nose, septum, eyebrow, belly button and more. Basic surgical-steel jewellery is included, and a female artist is available for your privacy.
How much does a piercing cost at Body Arts?
Ear lobe ₹400, nose or mid helix ₹600, helix ₹800, eyebrow or vertical helix ₹1,200, and septum, conch, flat or belly button ₹1,500. Prices include basic surgical-steel jewellery. We pierce clients aged 16 and above.
Do you charge for the tattoo design?
No. Consultation and custom design are free. To confirm, you pay a 10% advance on the estimate. It comes off your final price, and it’s refunded if you don’t like the design. Touch-ups are free within 6 months, once your tattoo has healed.
What is the minimum age for a tattoo?
18. Clients aged 16 or 17 can be tattooed only with a parent present at the studio. We never tattoo anyone under 16.
Which payment methods do you accept?
UPI, cash and card. We don’t offer EMI, but large pieces like sleeves are planned in full first and then tattooed and paid session by session.
How long does a new tattoo take to heal?
Basic healing takes about 7–10 days, when the top layer peels. Follow your artist’s aftercare and avoid the gym and heavy sweating for at least 10 days.
Where is Body Arts Tattoo Studio located?
773, 16th Main Rd, 7th Cross, BTM Layout 2nd Stage, Bengaluru 560076, a few minutes from Koramangala, HSR Layout, JP Nagar and Jayanagar.
Ask on WhatsApp
Body Arts has been tattooing in Bangalore since 2008, from our 2,000 sq ft studio at 773, 16th Main Rd, BTM Layout 2nd Stage. Clients come to us from Koramangala, HSR Layout, JP Nagar, Jayanagar, Arekere and Bannerghatta Road, and from all over India and abroad. Walk in any day from 10 am to 11 pm, or book a free consultation on WhatsApp.
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PIERCING PRICES
From ₹400
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Piercing Prices in Bangalore (2026): Ear, Nose, Septum, Belly & More
Ear lobe ₹400, nose ₹600, helix ₹800, septum ₹1,500. Why Body Arts pierces with a sterile needle, never a gun, plus healing times and aftercare.
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PRICE GUIDE 2026
₹500 / sq in
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Tattoo Price in Bangalore (2026): What a Tattoo Really Costs
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