NoirHQ

NoirHQ is an all-in-one management platform purpose-built for modern tattoo artists, growing studios, and multi-location tattoo businesses. Unlike generic booking software designed for salons or spas, NoirHQ was engineered specifically for the tattoo industry, providing a complete operational ecosystem that manages everything from online bookings and deposits to design approvals, artist payroll, inventory, client records, and automated aftercare. Tattoo studios have long relied on disconnected tools, spreadsheets, paper forms, Instagram DMs, and manual processes to run their businesses. NoirHQ replaces that fragmented workflow with a single intuitive platform that centralizes every aspect of studio operations while eliminating platform transaction fees through a transparent monthly subscription model. The client journey begins with beautifully branded online booking pages for both studios and individual artists, allowing collectors to book directly with their preferred artist or location. Studios can create custom appointment types including consultations, half-day sessions, full-day appointments, touch-ups, and flash tattoos, each with configurable durations, pricing, and deposit requirements. Intelligent waitlists automatically fill cancelled appointments and resolve scheduling conflicts without manual intervention, helping maximize artist utilization. Once a booking is confirmed, NoirHQ sends secure payment requests for deposits while allowing studios to define flexible deposit rules based on appointment type. Instead of charging percentage-based platform fees, NoirHQ supports a zero-platform-fee workflow where clients upload proof of payment from services like Venmo, PayPal, or Cash App, allowing staff to verify transfers without sacrificing revenue to merchant processing. Beyond scheduling, NoirHQ streamlines the creative process through a dedicated tattoo design workflow. Artists can organize artwork through customizable Kanban stages, upload revisions, maintain complete version history, and collect formal client approvals through dedicated approval links. Every revision, note, and approval is timestamped, providing a complete audit trail and reducing misunderstandings before appointment day. The platform also automates artist payroll and commission management. Each artist can have unique commission structures, making it easy to manage resident artists, guest artists, booth renters, and temporary collaborators. Revenue splits, material deductions, and payouts are calculated automatically as appointments are completed, while detailed payout reports can be generated instantly for accounting. Client relationships continue long after the appointment. NoirHQ's automated aftercare system sends scheduled SMS messages on days 1, 3, 7, 14, and 30 after a session, providing healing guidance, reminders, and follow-ups that improve client care and encourage repeat bookings. Artists can also manually send aftercare messages whenever additional attention is needed. Automated appointment reminders further reduce no-shows and keep schedules running efficiently. Every interaction is stored inside a tattoo-focused CRM where studios can manage client history, previous tattoos, reference images, placement notes, signed approvals, and health information. Highly visible allergy and medical alerts ensure important client safety information is never overlooked during appointments. For studios migrating from spreadsheets or other booking platforms, NoirHQ includes CSV import tools that quickly transfer existing client databases and historical records without losing valuable information. Operational efficiency extends beyond bookings with built-in inventory management. Studios can monitor inks, needles, cartridges, disinfectants, gloves, and other supplies in real time while configurable low-stock alerts notify staff before essential inventory runs out. Comprehensive reporting dashboards provide real-time insights into revenue, artist performance, appointment trends, and overall studio profitability. Financial reports, transaction histories, and tax-ready exports simplify bookkeeping and integration with external accounting systems. Security is built into every layer of the platform through role-based access control, allowing owners, front desk staff, and artists to access only the information relevant to their responsibilities. NoirHQ's multi-tenant architecture ensures every studio operates in its own isolated environment with configurable currencies, time zones, and regional settings for businesses operating across multiple countries. As a Progressive Web App, NoirHQ works seamlessly across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices while offering offline-friendly functionality, ensuring schedules remain accessible even during internet outages. With setup taking as little as 30 minutes, zero upfront costs, a 7-day free trial, and no credit card required to get started, NoirHQ gives tattoo studios everything they need.