Mahi Time
For tattoo + piercing

Tattoo studio booking software, made for NZ artists

Take design-deposits up front. Separate the consult from the session. Verify age before the booking is confirmed.

NZ tattoo artist looking at upcoming bookings on tablet

What changes when you run tattoo + piercing on Mahi Time

Two-step booking: consult + session

New tattoos go through a paid consult first, then the session. Each is a separate slot, paid separately.

Design deposit

NZ$100 (or whatever you choose) non-refundable deposit at booking time, redeemed against the final cost on the day.

Multi-artist scheduling

Each artist has their own calendar, working hours and price card. Clients pick the artist first, then the slot.

Age verification

Booking form blocks under-18s. Optional ID-upload step before the appointment is confirmed.

Aftercare SMS

Automatic SMS at 1 day, 3 days, 14 days post-session with the studio's aftercare instructions.

Cash + card

Take Stripe or Windcave online and at the studio. Cash sales recorded for GST.

Questions tattoo + piercing owners ask

Can I make the consult fee non-refundable?

Yes. The deposit flag toggles refundable vs not. Most studios run the consult fee non-refundable to filter for serious bookings.

Can I block under-18s from booking?

Yes. The booking form requires a date of birth before submission; under-18 bookings are auto-rejected. Optional ID-upload step before confirmation.

Try it on your shop for 21 days

No credit card. Import your old data, set up your services, and go live this week.

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