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How much does a tattoo cost in Laredo?

The honest answer is that it depends on the piece. Here is what actually moves the price, and how to get a real quote for your idea in a day or two.

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What sets the price of a tattoo

Size. A small script or symbol and a full back piece are different jobs. Bigger pieces take more sessions.

Placement. Ribs, hands, necks and other tricky spots take longer to tattoo well than a forearm or outer thigh.

Detail and style. Realism, portraits and dense color take more hours than bold linework or simple blackwork.

Custom design time. Every piece at this Laredo tattoo studio is drawn for you, not picked off a wall.

Cover-ups. Covering old ink usually means a bigger, darker design than a fresh tattoo in the same spot.

Small pieces versus big projects

Small and fine line tattoos are usually a single short visit. Half sleeves, full sleeves and back pieces are often planned across several sessions, and some clients prefer one long session to finish in a day. Andrew has done single sessions of 11 hours and more.

Getting a real quote

Send your idea, where on your body, and roughly how big, with a reference photo if you have one. You get a quote before anything is booked. You can also call or text (956) 401-3517.

From small to full-scale

Examples of sizes, from first tattoos to full sleeves.

Small cross wrist: black & grey fine line & small tattoo by Andrew Lazo at Wasted Youth Tattoos, a Laredo tattoo shop in Laredo, TX
Small cross wristBlack & grey — March 2025
Baby footprints name memorial: black & grey fine line & small tattoo by Andrew Lazo at Wasted Youth Tattoos, a Laredo tattoo shop in Laredo, TX
Baby footprints name memorialBlack & grey — July 2025
Snake floral spine piece: black & grey fine line & small tattoo by Andrew Lazo at Wasted Youth Tattoos, a Laredo tattoo shop in Laredo, TX
Snake floral spine pieceBlack & grey — May 2025
Freehand lavender hand: color fine line & small tattoo by Andrew Lazo at Wasted Youth Tattoos, a Laredo tattoo shop in Laredo, TX
Freehand lavender handColor — November 2023
Fine line cat stars: black & grey fine line & small tattoo by Andrew Lazo at Wasted Youth Tattoos, a Laredo tattoo shop in Laredo, TX
Fine line cat starsBlack & grey — July 2026
Winged eye forearm: black & grey fine line & small tattoo by Andrew Lazo at Wasted Youth Tattoos, a Laredo tattoo shop in Laredo, TX
Winged eye forearmBlack & grey — April 2026
Cherry blossom barbed wire sleeve: color floral & botanical tattoo by Andrew Lazo at Wasted Youth Tattoos, a Laredo tattoo shop in Laredo, TX
Cherry blossom barbed wire sleeveColor — August 2025
Color roses hip piece: color floral & botanical tattoo by Andrew Lazo at Wasted Youth Tattoos, a Laredo tattoo shop in Laredo, TX
Color roses hip pieceColor — July 2025
Red roses and snake ribs: color floral & botanical tattoo by Andrew Lazo at Wasted Youth Tattoos, a Laredo tattoo shop in Laredo, TX
Red roses and snake ribsColor — April 2025
Sunflower butterfly color sleeve: color floral & botanical tattoo by Andrew Lazo at Wasted Youth Tattoos, a Laredo tattoo shop in Laredo, TX
Sunflower butterfly color sleeveColor — June 2022
Angel space sleeve upper: black & grey portraits, realism & mythology tattoo by Andrew Lazo at Wasted Youth Tattoos, a Laredo tattoo shop in Laredo, TX
Angel space sleeve upperBlack & grey — October 2026
Neo-trad skull jar sleeve: color dark & horror tattoo by Andrew Lazo at Wasted Youth Tattoos, a Laredo tattoo shop in Laredo, TX
Neo-trad skull jar sleeveColor — October 2026
Zeus Colosseum sleeve: black & grey portraits, realism & mythology tattoo by Andrew Lazo at Wasted Youth Tattoos, a Laredo tattoo shop in Laredo, TX
Zeus Colosseum sleeveBlack & grey — September 2026
Cybersigilism bat back piece: black & grey blackwork & ornamental tattoo by Andrew Lazo at Wasted Youth Tattoos, a Laredo tattoo shop in Laredo, TX
Cybersigilism bat back pieceBlack & grey — March 2026
Lion headdress woman sleeve: black & grey portraits, realism & mythology tattoo by Andrew Lazo at Wasted Youth Tattoos, a Laredo tattoo shop in Laredo, TX
Lion headdress woman sleeveBlack & grey — December 2025
Rattlesnake leg sleeve: black & grey creatures & dragons tattoo by Andrew Lazo at Wasted Youth Tattoos, a Laredo tattoo shop in Laredo, TX
Rattlesnake leg sleeveBlack & grey — October 2025

Tattoo price questions

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How much does a small tattoo cost in Laredo?

Small pieces cost the least, but the exact price depends on detail and placement. Send the idea for a quote.

Do you charge by the hour or by the piece?

It depends on the project. You will know the quote before you book.

Are cover-ups more expensive?

Often, because the new design has to be larger and darker to hide the old one. A photo of the old tattoo gets you an accurate quote.

Do you charge for the design?

The custom design is part of your quote.

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