Can Sunscreen Damage a Healing Tattoo? A Critical Safety Guide - No Pain Tattoo

Can Sunscreen Damage a Healing Tattoo? A Critical Safety Guide

Michael Hollman
You’ve just gotten a new tattoo, and you're trying to do everything right during the aftercare. You know that sun exposure is bad for your ink, so your responsible first...
What Are These Small Bumps on My New Tattoo? A Guide to Rashes and Pimples - No Pain Tattoo

What Are These Small Bumps on My New Tattoo? A Guide to Rashes and Pimples

Michael Hollman
Tagged: aftercare health
You're a week into the tattoo healing stages, and you've been doing everything right. But as you're applying your aftercare lotion, you notice something alarming: a breakout of small, red...

Can You Get a Tattoo If You Have Psoriasis? A Guide to the Risks and Rewards

Michael Hollman
Tagged: health
Deciding on what tattoo to get is a huge decision, but for the millions of people living with psoriasis, there's an even more fundamental question: "Can I even get a tattoo...
Can You Get a Tattoo While Breastfeeding? A Guide to the Risks - No Pain Tattoo

Can You Get a Tattoo While Breastfeeding? A Guide to the Risks

Michael Hollman
Tagged: health
Becoming a new parent is a monumental life event, and many people want to commemorate this journey with a new tattoo—a permanent symbol of their love for their child. But...
What to Do if You Have an Allergic Reaction to Tattoo Ink: A Safety Guide - No Pain Tattoo

What to Do if You Have an Allergic Reaction to Tattoo Ink: A Safety Guide

Michael Hollman
Tagged: health
You're a few weeks into healing a new tattoo, and something just doesn't seem right. While you were prepared for the normal stages of tattoo healing, you're experiencing a level of...

How to Shave With a New Leg or Arm Tattoo: A Safety Guide

Michael Hollman
Tagged: health placement
You're a week or two into your tattoo healing stages, and the hair on your arm or leg is starting to grow back over your new art. The urge to "clean...
Can You Use Numbing Cream on Your Face for a Tattoo? A Safety Guide - No Pain Tattoo

Can You Use Numbing Cream on Your Face for a Tattoo? A Safety Guide

Michael Hollman
Getting a face tattoo is one of the boldest and most significant commitments a person can make in the world of body art. It's a powerful statement of identity that...
How to Tell if a Tattoo Studio is Clean and Safe: A Checklist - No Pain Tattoo

How to Tell if a Tattoo Studio is Clean and Safe: A Checklist

Michael Hollman
Tagged: artist health
You’ve found the perfect artist, you’ve finalized your design, and you're ready to book your appointment. But before you let a needle touch your skin, there's one final, crucial step:...
Can You Get a Tattoo While on Accutane? A Guide to Protecting Your Skin - No Pain Tattoo

Can You Get a Tattoo While on Accutane? A Guide to Protecting Your Skin

Michael Hollman
Tagged: health
You're on a journey to clearer skin with Accutane (isotretinoin), a powerful and highly effective medication for severe acne. At the same time, you're dreaming of getting a new tattoo....

Can You Get a Tattoo Over a Mole or Freckles? A Safety Guide

Michael Hollman
Tagged: health
You've found the perfect spot for for your new tattoo. But as you inspect the canvas of your skin, you notice some common features: a smattering of freckles or a...
Is it Safe to Get an MRI with Tattoos? A Modern Guide - No Pain Tattoo

Is it Safe to Get an MRI with Tattoos? A Modern Guide

Michael Hollman
Tagged: health
You have tattoos, and your doctor has just ordered an MRI scan. A vague memory might surface—something you heard or read online about tattoos reacting with MRI machines. A sense...

A Guide to Getting a Tattoo if You Have Sensitive Skin

Michael Hollman
Tagged: aftercare health
You love the idea of getting a tattoo, but you have a complicated relationship with your skin. You're one of the many people who have "sensitive skin"—skin that tends to...