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The Ultimate Guide to Scorpion Tattoos: Meanings, Styles, and Placement
(Banner image tattoo credit: Adam Defiglio (@acdpdx on IG). Tattooed at @historictattoo 2025)Â The scorpion tattoo is more than just a striking image. It is a profound symbol, an ancient...
Tattoo Pain Chart: Decoding The Pain Level of Every Body Part (Most to Least Painful)
Navigating the World of Tattoo Pain Getting a new tattoo is a thrilling experience, but one question looms large for nearly everyone before they sit in the chair: how much...
Why Following Your Artist’s Aftercare Instructions Matters
You’ve just finished your session. The tattoo artist has created a beautiful piece of custom tattoo art, and you’re thrilled. Before you leave, they hand you a sheet of paper or...
A Guide to Tattoo Aftercare: The First 48 Hours
The tattoo session is over. Your artist has wiped down your incredible new work of art, and you've left the studio. Their job is finished, but yours has just begun....
What's the Best Tattoo Numbing Cream? A Complete Buyer's Guide
Why "What's the Best Tattoo Numbing Cream?" is a Critical Question The single biggest factor that stops people from getting their dream tattoo isn't the cost or the permanence—it's the...
Tattoo Numbing Spray: Unleashing Comfort in the Tattoo Chair
The art of tattooing is a profound form of self-expression, a permanent mark of identity and artistry. Yet, for many, the anticipation of the tattoo needle is accompanied by an...
What is a Halloween Flash Special? Your Guide to Spooky Ink & GWYG
(Banner Image: The Halloween GWYG machine at Historic Tattoo in Portland, OR) As the spooky season approaches, you might see your favorite tattoo studios buzzing with excitement about a special event:...
Tattoo Pain After a Week: Is It Normal, or Should You Be Worried?
Understanding the Post-First-Week Tattoo Experience  You've made it through the first week with your new tattoo. The initial sting has subsided, the constant wrapping is over, and you're starting...
A Guide to Your First Tattoo on a Visible Area: Design, Jobs & Healing
You're ready for your first tattoo, and you're not interested in hiding it. You want a piece of art that you can see and enjoy every day—a bold statement on...
How to Handle the Anxiety Before Your First Tattoo
The day is finally here. Your appointment for your first tattoo is just a few hours away, and the excitement you've been feeling for weeks is starting to mix with a...
What to Do if You Feel Uncomfortable at Your Tattoo Appointment
You did all your research. You had a great tattoo consultation and you were excited for your appointment. But now you're at the studio, and something feels wrong. Maybe the artist...
A Guide to "Tattoo Shock": When Your New Ink Feels a Little Strange
You’ve just gotten home from your tattoo appointment. You look in the mirror at your new art, and a strange, unexpected feeling washes over you. It's not exactly regret, but...