Does Gaining Muscle Stretch or Ruin Tattoos? A Lifter's Guide

Michael Hollman
Tagged: health
You're dedicated to two things: building your body and decorating it with incredible art. You spend hours in the gym, and you've invested significantly in your tattoos. But as you...
Can You Get Two Tattoos in One Day? A Guide to Back-to-Back Sessions - No Pain Tattoo

Can You Get Two Tattoos in One Day? A Guide to Back-to-Back Sessions

Michael Hollman
Tagged: artist
You're feeling ambitious. Maybe you're traveling and have a rare opportunity to get work from an artist you admire, or maybe you have two smaller designs you want to get...

How to Tell a Tattoo Artist What You Want (Without Being Annoying)

Michael Hollman
Tagged: artist
You've done the hard part. You've scrolled through hundreds of portfolios and found an artist whose work you absolutely love. Now comes the moment of truth: the consultation. It's your...
How Do Walk-In Tattoos Work? A Guide for Spontaneous Ink - No Pain Tattoo

How Do Walk-In Tattoos Work? A Guide for Spontaneous Ink

Michael Hollman
Tagged: artist
You're out and about, feeling adventurous, and the urge strikes: you want a new tattoo, and you want it now. You don't want to wait months for an artist's books to...
Can I Put Neosporin on My New Tattoo? (Spoiler: No) - No Pain Tattoo

Can I Put Neosporin on My New Tattoo? (Spoiler: No)

Michael Hollman
Tagged: aftercare
You're at home, caring for your fresh new tattoo. You know that keeping it clean and preventing infection is your top priority. You open your medicine cabinet, and right there...
How Badly Does an Armpit Tattoo Hurt? A Survival Guide - No Pain Tattoo

How Badly Does an Armpit Tattoo Hurt? A Survival Guide

Michael Hollman
Tagged: pain placement
In the world of tattooing, there are certain placements that are spoken of in hushed, reverent tones. They are the final frontiers of pain, the "if you know, you know"...
How Long Does a Tattoo Peel, and What Should You Do? - No Pain Tattoo

How Long Does a Tattoo Peel, and What Should You Do?

Michael Hollman
Tagged: aftercare
Your new tattoo is about a week old. The initial soreness has faded, the swelling has gone down, and just when you think you're in the clear, a new and...

How to Email a Tattoo Artist to Get the Best Response: A Professional Guide

Michael Hollman
Tagged: artist
You've spent weeks, maybe even months, doing your research. You've found them: the perfect tattoo artist. Their style is exactly what you've been looking for, their healed work is flawless,...

What Happens if a Scab Gets Ripped Off Your Tattoo? An Emergency Guide

Michael Hollman
Tagged: aftercare
It's the scenario every new tattoo owner dreads. You're a week into healing, right in the middle of the itchy, scabby phase. You accidentally snag your tattoo on a doorway,...

Help! My Pet's Fur Got on My New Tattoo! What Do I Do?

Michael Hollman
Tagged: aftercare
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...

My Tattoo Itches So Bad I Can't Sleep: What Do I Do?

Michael Hollman
Tagged: aftercare
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...

How to Care for a Tattoo That's Scabbed Heavily: An Emergency Guide

Michael Hollman
Tagged: aftercare
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,...