Now in New York — discover New York’s verified tattoo artists and book your next piece. Free.
Get the appFind your next
tattoo artist
in New York.
Browse New York's verified tattoo artists, explore real portfolios, and filter by style and availability. Find the one for your next piece — then message them directly to book.
Manhattan · Brooklyn · Queens · The Bronx · Staten Island
See the pain
before the needle.
Draw your tattoo straight onto an interactive 3D body — male or female, rotated a full 360°. Every zone is color-coded by pain level, so you know exactly what you're signing up for before the session.
Draw the exact spot
Tap or drag right on the model to mark placement and approximate shape.
Pain heat-map by zone
Every body area is graded Low to High — no surprises once you are in the chair.
Male & female · full 360°
Switch models and spin the body around to plan your piece from any angle.
See your money
clearly.
Income, expenses, tips and tax reserve — all in one live dashboard. No spreadsheets, no guesswork: see exactly what you actually keep.
Clear pocket money
Your real take-home after studio cuts, fees and tips — recalculated live.
Tax reserve, automatic
A 50-state engine sets aside what you owe, so tax season never surprises you.
Always real-time
Every session, tip and expense updates the whole dashboard instantly.
Tattoo session
$1,200
Choose how to pay
Affirm — 4 × $300
Interest-free, every 2 weeks
Get paid upfront.
Clients pay over time.
Send a payment request right in the chat. Your client checks out with card, Affirm or Klarna — and can split a bigger piece into interest-free installments. You get the full amount, instantly.
You get paid in full, instantly
The whole amount lands in your Stripe account the moment they check out — you never wait on their installments.
Clients split the cost
Affirm and Klarna let them pay in 4 interest-free, or over up to 36 months — so bigger tattoos actually get booked.
0% commission from TABOO
TABOO never takes a cut of your payments. You charge through your own connected Stripe account.
Available on TABOO Pro plans. Affirm & Klarna options depend on the client's eligibility and your Stripe Dashboard setup; standard buy-now-pay-later provider fees apply.
Everything you need to
run your business
From income tracking to AI predictions — TABOO handles the business side so you can focus on the art.
Income & Tax Tracking
Automatically calculate net income after studio cuts, Tattoodo fees, and tips. 50-state US tax engine ready for tax season.
AI Income Predictions
Our AI analyzes your past sessions and market patterns to forecast monthly income up to 3 months ahead.
QR Check-In
Client shows a QR on their phone, you scan it. Auto-triggers the digital waiver — session confirmed when they sign.
Digital Waiver & ESIGN
Multi-state waiver flow (CA / NY / TX / FL / OR + general). ESIGN-compliant signature with audit trail. ID photo captured securely.
Client CRM
Complete client records, tattoo history, preferences, and notes. Never lose track of a client again.
Digital Intake Forms
Send clients a digital intake link. Collect health history, design ideas, and consent — before the session.
Kanban Workflow
Move clients from Inquiry → Deposit → Booked → Done visually. Your whole pipeline at a glance.
Live Session Activity
Lock-screen Live Activity tracks earnings during each session. Pause / resume from Dynamic Island.
Income Calendar
Visual calendar showing how much you earned each day. Export sessions to Apple / Google Calendar.
AI FORECAST
Projected Revenue
Next $1.6k
Total $66.4k
Inference: 1,266 ms · TimesFM 2.5 · Google Cloud Run
Know your income
before it happens
Our AI engine analyzes your booking patterns, seasonal trends, and client behavior to predict your income 3 months in advance — so you can plan your life, not react to it.
TimesFM Foundation Model
Built on Google Research's state-of-the-art time series forecasting model.
Personalized to Your Style
Learns from your specific booking patterns, client types, and seasonal trends.
Tax Planning Ahead
Know your tax obligations months before they're due — no more surprises.
Your tattoo journey,
beautifully organized
From first inquiry to finished tattoo — stay connected with your artist, track appointments, and keep your tattoo history in one place.
Direct Messaging
Chat directly with your artist
Track Appointments
View upcoming and past sessions
Digital Intake
Complete consent forms before your session
Smart Reminders
Never miss an appointment again
Up and running in
3 simple steps
No credit card required. Start free, upgrade when you grow.
Create your account
Choose your role — Tattoo Artist or Client. Set up your profile in under 2 minutes.
Set up your workspace
Artists add studio info, rates, and first clients. Clients find and connect with their artist.
Start growing
Track every session, let the AI forecast income, and manage your business like a pro.
Frequently asked
questions
How do I find a tattoo artist in New York?
Download the free TABOO app and browse verified New York tattoo artists by style, borough and availability across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island. View each artist's real portfolio, message them directly, and book your appointment — all inside the app.
Is TABOO free for finding New York tattoo artists?
Yes. TABOO is free to download and free for clients to discover New York tattoo artists, browse real portfolios and request bookings. There is no fee to find or message an artist — you only pay the artist for your tattoo.
Which New York neighborhoods and styles can I search?
TABOO covers tattoo artists across all five NYC boroughs — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island. Filter by neighborhood and style — fine line, traditional, realism, blackwork, Japanese and more — to find the right artist near you.
What is TABOO?
TABOO is a mobile app that connects tattoo clients with tattoo artists. Clients discover verified artists, browse real portfolios and book their next tattoo. Artists run their business — bookings, client CRM, income and tax tracking, and AI revenue forecasting — all in one app.
How do I find and book a tattoo artist on TABOO?
Browse verified tattoo artists and filter by style, city and availability. Explore each artist's real portfolio, message them directly to discuss your idea, and book your appointment — all inside the app.
Is TABOO free to use?
Yes. TABOO is free to download, and clients can discover artists and book at no cost. Artists start free too, with optional Pro and Plus plans that unlock extras like AI revenue forecasting and an unlimited portfolio.
What is the 3D tattoo pain map?
TABOO includes an interactive 3D body map where every zone is color-coded by tattoo pain level, from low to high. You can plan your tattoo's placement on a male or female model and know what to expect before your session.
How does TABOO work for tattoo artists?
Artists get a full business toolkit: appointment scheduling, a client CRM, a Kanban booking pipeline, QR check-in with digital waivers, income and US 50-state tax tracking, and AI-powered revenue forecasting.
Is TABOO available on Android?
TABOO is available now on iOS through the App Store. An Android version is in development and coming soon.
Tattoo clients & artists,
one app.
TABOO is where tattoo clients and artists connect. Discover verified artists and book your next piece — or manage bookings, clients, and income as an artist. Free to start.
Available now on iOS — Android coming soon