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How Long Does a Tattoo Stay Sore? A Healing Timeline
You've just left the studio with a fresh tattoo. The art is perfect, but now the physical reality is setting in: your skin is tender, warm, and definitely sore. As...
A Guide to Getting a Memorial or Portrait Tattoo: Honoring a Memory
A tattoo is more than just ink on skin; it's a permanent story, a piece of your life that you wear for the world to see. There is no tattoo...
What Should You Not Touch After Getting a Tattoo? A Guide to a Clean Heal
You've just left the studio with a beautiful new tattoo. Your artist has done their part, and now the success of your new art is in your hands. The single...
How to Find a Tattoo Artist Who is Good at Cover-Ups: A Complete Guide
(Banner Image: Tattoo by @tysonarndt owner of BigTime Walk-In Tattoo) Â You have a tattoo that you no longer love. It might be an old design you've outgrown, a piece...
Can You Be Too Old to Get a Tattoo? An Age Guide
Tattoos have a unique power to mark a moment, celebrate a milestone, or simply bring a piece of beautiful art into your life. For many, the desire to get a...
How to Work With an Artist to Create a Custom Sleeve: A Complete Guide
A full sleeve is more than just a tattoo; it's a major work of art, a personal statement that you wear for a lifetime. But unlike collecting smaller, individual pieces,...
What is a Tattoo Deposit? A Guide for First-Time Clients
You've done your research, you know how to find a tattoo artist you love, and you've just had a great tattoo consultation. The artist is excited about your idea, and you're...
Can You Ask a Tattoo Artist to Change a Design? A Client's Guide
You're at your tattoo consultation, and the moment of truth arrives. Your artist turns their tablet around to show you the custom design they've created based on your references and ideas....
A Guide to Tattoo Shop Etiquette for Beginners
Getting your first tattoo is an exciting milestone, but stepping into a tattoo studio for the first time can be intimidating. Tattoo shops have their own unique culture and unwritten rules....
How Do Artists Create a Tattoo Design from a Reference? A Creative Guide
You've spent hours collecting images, and you finally have a folder of inspiration that captures the essence of the tattoo you want. The next step is one of the most...
How to Care for a Tattoo That's Blown Out: A Healing Guide
You're a few days into healing your new tattoo, but as the initial swelling goes down, you notice a fuzzy, blurry halo forming around some of the lines. Your heart...
What to Do if You Get an Ingrown Hair on Your New Tattoo
You're in the middle of the tattoo healing stages, and you're trying to do everything right. But as you're inspecting your new art, you notice a small, red, and painful bump...