How to Handle Swelling on a New Ankle or Foot Tattoo: A Survival Guide

Michael Hollman
You've just gotten a new tattoo on your foot or ankle. The art looks incredible, but within a few hours, you notice something dramatic: the area is incredibly swollen and...

What's the Best Clothing to Wear Over a New Tattoo?

Michael Hollman
You've just left the studio with a new tattoo. You've been given your aftercare instructions, and you're focused on how to care for a new tattoo. But there's a practical detail...
How to Take Care of a Tattoo on Your Back by Yourself: A Complete Guide - No Pain Tattoo

How to Take Care of a Tattoo on Your Back by Yourself: A Complete Guide

Michael Hollman
Tagged: placement
(Banner Image: Back piece in progress by a master of traditional black and grey, @acdpdx at @historictattoo in Portland, OR) You've just gotten a new back tattoo. It's a massive,...

How to Heal a Tattoo on Your Stomach: A Complete Guide

Michael Hollman
A stomach tattoo is a powerful and bold statement piece. It's a large, central canvas that allows for incredible, sprawling designs. But this prime placement comes with a reputation for...

How to Design a Forearm Sleeve That Flows: A Complete Guide

Michael Hollman
Tagged: design placement
The forearm sleeve is one of the most popular and impactful tattoos a person can get. It's a highly visible canvas that's perfect for telling a story or showcasing a...

Are Tattoos Behind the Ear Hard to Heal? A Complete Guide

Michael Hollman
The space behind the ear is a perfect, discreet canvas for a small and meaningful tattoo. It's a placement that is both elegant and easily concealed, making it a hugely...

How to Protect a New Foot Tattoo in Shoes: A Survival Guide

Michael Hollman
You've just gotten a beautiful new foot tattoo. It looked amazing in the studio, but now you're faced with a daunting reality: at some point, you're going to have to...

Thigh Tattoo Healing: A Week-by-Week Guide

Michael Hollman
A thigh tattoo is a powerful and beautiful choice. It's a large canvas that allows for incredible, detailed art, and its placement offers the versatility to be either a private...

A Woman's Guide to Hip Tattoo Pain: What to Expect

Michael Hollman
Tagged: pain placement
The hip is one of the most popular and aesthetically powerful placements for a tattoo on the female body. A well-placed design can beautifully accentuate your natural curves, creating a...

Does a Tattoo on the Top of the Hand Heal Well? A Complete Guide

Michael Hollman
A tattoo on the top of the hand is a bold, powerful statement. It's a placement that is always on display, a true commitment to the art of tattooing. But...

How to Heal a Tattoo in the Elbow Ditch: A Complete Guide

Michael Hollman
You've done it. You've conquered one of the most famously painful spots in tattooing: the inner elbow, known to artists as "the ditch." But the challenge isn't over. In fact,...

Are Shoulder Blade Tattoos Painful? A Pain-Level Guide

Michael Hollman
Tagged: pain placement
The shoulder blade is one of the most popular and versatile placements for a tattoo. It's a broad, relatively flat canvas that's perfect for a wide range of designs, from...