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What Happens if You Don't Moisturize a New Tattoo?
You've just gotten a new tattoo, and you're navigating the aftercare instructions. You know you're supposed to keep it clean, but what about the moisturizing part? Maybe you've heard about...
Can You Over-Wash a New Tattoo? A Guide to a Balanced Heal
You've just gotten a new tattoo, and you're committed to a perfect heal. You know that the most important rule of tattoo aftercare is to keep it clean. So, you start...
Does Shading with a Magnum Needle Hurt More Than Lining?
You're in the tattoo chair, and you've just made it through the linework. The outline is sharp and clean. Now, the artist switches their machine, and you brace yourself for...
A Guide to Tattoo Pain on Scar Tissue vs. Normal Skin
Getting a tattoo to cover a scar is a powerful and popular way to reclaim your skin and transform an old memory into a new piece of art. As you...
Do Different Tattoo Styles Hurt Differently? Realism vs. Traditional
You're planning a new tattoo, and you've narrowed it down to two distinct styles. Maybe you love the bold, powerful look of an American Traditional eagle, but you're also drawn...
What Part of the Tattoo Hurts the Most: The Outline, Shading, or Color?
You're in the tattoo chair, and you've just made it through the linework. The outline is sharp and clean. Now, the artist switches their machine, and you brace yourself for...
What Does the Vibration of a Tattoo Machine Feel Like?
When you're trying to figure out what does getting a tattoo feel like, most of the focus is on the pain of the needle. We use analogies like a "hot cat...
Does Tattoo Pain Get Worse with Longer Sessions?
You're planning your first large-scale tattoo—a full sleeve, a thigh piece, or a section of your back. You know how to prepare for tattoo pain for the first hour, but what...
How to Prepare for a Tattoo on a Bony Area: A Survival Guide
You're planning a new tattoo on one of the most striking and popular placements—the ribs, the sternum, the spine, the feet, or the collarbone. These areas are the perfect canvas...
Do Tattoos Hurt More on Your Dominant vs. Non-Dominant Arm?
You're planning a new tattoo on your arm, and as you decide between your left and right, a curious question emerges, one that is debated in tattoo studios all over...
The Psychology of Tattoo Pain: Why Mindset Matters
When you're getting ready for a new tattoo, you probably spend a lot of time thinking about the physical side of pain. How bad do tattoos hurt? What's the most painful...
A Guide to Tattoo Pain on Loose or Stretchy Skin
As our bodies change over a lifetime, so does our skin. Whether due to natural aging, significant weight loss, or simply the natural softness of areas like the inner bicep,...