Body Artist Income

💰 Body Artist Income: How PMU & Tattoo Artists Can Make $10,000+ a Month

In today’s economy, making over $10,000 a month as a permanent makeup (PMU) and tattoo artist is absolutely possible. But it doesn’t happen by accident — it comes from strategy, versatility, and knowing how to fill your calendar with in-demand services.

Many artists start out offering only one or two procedures, like microblading or ombré brows. While those are popular, they’re not enough on their own if you want consistent income and long-term growth. The key is to diversify your skillset and services.

🔧 Expand Your Services = Expand Your Income

If you want to stay competitive and busy, you need to offer a wider range of treatments, such as:

• Eyeliner tattooing

• Lip blushing

• Scalp micropigmentation (SMP)

• Small or minimalist tattoos

These services not only attract different types of clients, but they also give your existing customers more reasons to come back.

⚡ Fast & Affordable Services Keep You Booked

One smart strategy is to offer lower-cost, fast services — things like basic eyeliner or mini tattoos. These can be used as promotional tools to bring in new customers. Many people want to “try out” a studio with a small service before committing to something bigger.

Quick services mean higher turnover, and that means you can serve more clients per day — especially important when you want to fill downtime.

🧠 Business Experience: What Really Matters

From my own experience, I’ve learned two things that separate struggling studios from successful ones:

1. Downtime is a business killer – When your chair is empty, you're losing money.

2. Foot traffic is everything – More people walking through the door means more chances to upsell, rebook, and grow your customer base.