Whether you’ve been planning every minute detail of your tattoo for years… or you just want to get inked on a whim… there are some important factors to consider. One of the most important things to think about is your medication, especially if you’re taking blood thinners! In this quick guide to tattoos and blood…
Admit it – you couldn’t wait to get a new tattoo to rock it with a cool outfit and show it off. However, one of the most frequent misconceptions about getting a new tattoo is that you can simply go on with your regular life until the tattoo heals, like wearing your regular clothes. Well,…
Getting a tattoo is a pretty risky process if you think about it. A lot can go wrong, but tattoo side effects are pretty rare. However, one cannot help but wonder; alongside all of the things that can go wrong, is nerve damage a thing when getting tattooed, or is it just some rumor circling…
It is the first day of autumn (when this article was created), so summer is officially gone. Until next year, all we can do is remain nostalgic for those wonderful, sunny, hot, summer days. But, some of you are still dealing with some late holiday sunbathing, which is of course sunburnt skin. Now, if you’re…
Before you start a job professionally, you need to learn about it. However, sometimes you cannot just learn on your own. You need to also learn from other professionals and experienced people who have done the same job for years, even decades. This applies to numerous career paths, from a doctor or a surgeon to…
Thick black strokes or delicate thin lines – whichever you choose, are you prepared for your tattoo to turn green over time? It’s a common problem with very old tattoos and definitely one you should know about before you get inked. This quick guide will explain why ink may turn green, which inks turn green,…
One of the most important things people focus on when getting a tattoo is the pain. Now, tattoos are infamous for being rather painful, especially if a tattoo is being placed somewhere with a lot of nerve endings or really thin skin. However, as of lately, there has been an ongoing discussion about the pain…
Getting A Face Tattoo – Good Idea? Okay, so if you ever bring up the idea of a face tattoo with your friends, at least one of them is gonna try to convince you it’s a bad idea. Because, let’s be honest, it could be. Your face is your identity, it’s public, it’s on display,…
Whether you’re a newbie tattoo artist or just worried about getting your first ever tattoo, you might be wondering about the ink. Does it go bad? Should you request brand new ink? And what is the industry standard for tattoo ink? This guide explains it all, including when exactly tattoo ink expires and why it’s…
Tattoo stencils are used to help a tattoo artist transfer a tattoo design onto the skin and continue tattooing without making mistakes. The stencils are super useful, especially if a tattoo artist is gaining experience and building their skills. When tattoo artists start working at a professional level, freehanding a tattoo is a no-go, that…
