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You're at home relaxing on the couch with your furry best friend. You've just gotten a new tattoo, and in a moment of blissful cuddling, the inevitable happens: you look...

It's the middle of the night. You're tossing and turning, but sleep won't come. It's not because of stress or a busy mind; it's because your new tattoo has reached...

You’re about a week into healing your new tattoo, and something doesn’t feel right. Instead of the light, healthy peeling you were expecting, your tattoo is covered in thick, hard,...

You're a few days into healing your new tattoo. You were prepared for it to be red, swollen, and a bit sore. You even expected it to "weep" or "ooze"...

You're being a great tattoo owner. You're diligent, you're following the rules, and you're determined to keep your new art perfectly moisturized to ensure a beautiful heal. You've been applying...

You've made it through the first few weeks with your new tattoo. The initial soreness has faded, the dreaded itchy and peeling phase is over, and for the most part,...

No, you should not use Bactine on a new tattoo for pain or cleaning. While it might seem like a good idea—it's an antiseptic with a pain reliever—Bactine is not...

It's a fantastic question and one that causes a lot of anxiety for anyone considering a cover-up. You're ready to transform an old tattoo into something new, but you remember...

Let's talk about a placement that's rapidly growing in popularity but is still surrounded by a bit of mystery and a lot of giggles: the butt tattoo. Whether it's a...

You're in the chair, ready for your session to begin. You watch as your artist expertly dismantles a new, sterile package and fits a shiny set of needles into their...

You've just started an exciting, long-term project—a sleeve, a back piece, or another large-scale tattoo. You've finished your first session, the outline looks incredible, and as you go to pay...

You're taking stock of your tattoo collection. Your arm is a canvas of memories and art—a piece from your favorite artist here, a souvenir from a trip there. You love...