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A Guide to Pain for Tattoos on the Back of the Arm
The back of the arm is a prime canvas for a tattoo. It's a large, smooth area that's perfect for a variety of designs, from vertical pieces that flow down...
Do Smaller Needles Hurt More in Tattooing? A Guide to the Sensation
You're in the chair, and your artist switches out their needle grouping. You know they use different needles for different parts of the tattoo, from the outline to the shading....
How to Reduce Swelling and Pain After a Tattoo: A Guide to a Comfortable Heal
You've just left the studio with your new tattoo. The art looks incredible, but the area is starting to feel less like a masterpiece and more like a fresh wound—which,...
What is the Most Painful Part of a Tattoo to Get? A Definitive Guide
Banner Photo: Tattoo by Filip Leu (2010, Switzerland) on Tyson Arndt (@tysonarndt), owner of BIGTIME Walk-In Tattoo in Portland, OR (@bigtimetattoopdx). It's the ultimate question that echoes in every tattoo...
Does a Second Tattoo Session Hurt More Than the First?
You've successfully completed the first session of your new large-scale tattoo. The outline is down, and you're booked to go back in a few weeks to start the shading and...
Do Tattoos Hurt More if You Are Skinny? A Pain Guide
You're planning your first tattoo, or maybe just a new piece in a new location. As you research, a common question often comes up, especially for those with a leaner...
Calf Tattoo Pain: A Guide to the Front (Shin) vs. Back
The calf is one of the best canvases on the body for a tattoo. It offers a large, smooth surface that’s perfect for medium to large-sized pieces, and it's easy...
How Long Does a Small Tattoo Take to Get?
You're ready to get your first tattoo. You've decided on a small, meaningful design—a simple symbol, a short word, or a tiny flower. It seems like it should be a quick...
Can Sunscreen Damage a Healing Tattoo? A Critical Safety Guide
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
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...
Why Does My Tattoo Look Bubbly or "Wet"? A Healing Guide
You're a few days into the tattoo healing stages, diligently following your aftercare routine. But as you go to apply your moisturizer, you notice something strange. Parts of your tattoo look...
A Beginner's Guide to Tattoo Aftercare Products: What You Really Need
You did it. You got your first tattoo, and it looks amazing. Now, as you leave the studio, the most important phase begins: the aftercare. How to care for a new...