Thinking About a Matching or Group Tattoo?
Matching and group tattoos are a meaningful way to celebrate connection, memory, or shared experience. At IGLA Tattoo, we work with you and your group to design cohesive pieces that feel intentional, personal, and beautifully executed. Whether it’s subtle and symbolic or bold and expressive, our artists ensure each tattoo works individually while still belonging to the set.
Come together, create together, and leave with something you’ll always share.
Matching Tattoo Ideas for Friends, Couples, and Family
A matching tattoo does not have to be identical to mean something. Best friends often pick one small symbol and place it in the same spot. Siblings might share a birth flower, a date, or a line of handwriting from a parent. Couples like designs that fit together, such as two halves of one image. Mothers and daughters often choose each other’s handwriting or a tiny shared icon.
Groups come in for trips, reunions, and milestones too. Coordinates, a skyline, or an inside joke drawn as a tiny icon: the best ideas are specific to your group. If you are planning around a bachelorette or birthday, our guide to group tattoo bookings in NYC walks through how to plan it.
Matching, Complementary, or Connected: Choosing Your Group Style
Most group tattoos fall into one of three styles, and picking one early makes the design process much easier.
Matching means everyone gets the same design, usually at the same size and in the same spot. Complementary means each person gets a different design built around a shared theme, such as different flowers from one bouquet. Connected pieces are designed to form one image when you stand together, so each tattoo looks complete on its own and the full picture appears as a group.
Our fine line approach suits all three, since small, delicate designs are easy to repeat or adapt for each person. Your artist will help you decide which style fits your group and how each piece should sit on each person’s body.
Work With the Best Tattoo Artists in Manhattan
Our studio, located in the heart of Manhattan, is home to some of the best tattoo artists in NYC. Our artists combine technical precision with a strong sense of design to create custom tattoos that are balanced and elegant. From delicate cursive to bold statement pieces, we bring your ideas to life with artistry and intention.
X-ray florals, abstract, fine line
Surrealism
Fine Line, Lettering, Floral, Microrealism, Graphic
Delicate designs and color tattoos
Fine Line, Lettering, Floral, Microrealism, Graphic
Fine Line
Fine line, floral, and minimalist tattoos
How Group Booking and Pricing Work
Group tattoos at IGLA are booked by appointment, so we can set aside enough time and the right artists for everyone. Send us a message through our website, by phone, email, WhatsApp, or Instagram with your group size, a rough idea of the design, and the dates that work for you. Our front desk will get back to you to plan the details.
Tattoos start at $150, and there are no fixed prices: your artist quotes each design once they see your idea, the size, the placement, and your references. To hold your appointment, group bookings require a deposit of $200 to $300. Appointments can be rescheduled once with at least 72 hours’ notice, and we accept cash and card. Smaller pieces usually take about 30 minutes to an hour, while larger designs take longer, and we keep you updated throughout.
How to Prepare for Your Group Tattoo Day
A little planning keeps group tattoo day relaxed. Agree on the design before you arrive and send references ahead so your artist can have a concept ready. Decide on placement together, but keep in mind that the same design can look different on different bodies, so stay open to small adjustments.
Eat a proper meal beforehand, drink plenty of water, and wear clothes that give easy access to the area. Arrive together and on time, and leave some extra room in your day in case the session runs longer than expected. If anyone in your group is getting a first tattoo, our first tattoo guide for NYC covers what to expect, and your artist is happy to answer questions before starting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to make an appointment for a group tattoo?
Yes, you need an appointment! Just shoot us a message or fill out a form and our front desk receptionist will get back to you ASAP!
What types of tattoos are available for group pieces?
We specialize in fine line, but our artists are skilled in many styles! Check out our list of styles and browse the galleries.
How long do group tattoos take?
It really depends on the design. If it’s a smaller piece, it might take about 30 minutes to an hour. Bigger, more detailed designs will take a little longer, but we’ll keep you in the loop the whole time!
How far in advance should we book a group tattoo?
As early as you can, especially for weekends or if you are visiting NYC. Send us your group size, a rough idea of the design, and your preferred dates through our website, WhatsApp, Instagram, email, or phone, and our front desk will get back to you.
Do group tattoos have to be identical?
No. Some groups choose the same design, while others pick different designs around a shared theme or pieces that connect when you are together. Our artists make sure each tattoo works on its own and still belongs to the set.
Is a deposit required for group tattoos?
Yes. Group bookings require a deposit of $200 to $300 to hold the appointment. Appointments can be rescheduled once with at least 72 hours’ notice.
Can first-timers join a group tattoo?
Of course. Plenty of our group clients are getting their first tattoo. Your artist talks through the design, placement, and aftercare before starting, and our first tattoo guide is a good read beforehand.
