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For decades, the tattoo healing process was a hands-on cycle of washing, drying, and applying ointment multiple times a day. But in recent years, a new method has revolutionized the...

You have a tattoo that, for whatever reason, just feels... heavy. Maybe the artist had a "heavy hand" with the black ink, or a delicate grey wash piece healed much darker...

Unlike a sleeve that's designed as one giant, cohesive piece from the start, a "patchwork" or "collector" sleeve tells a different kind of story. It's a collage of individual moments,...

You're a few days into healing your new tattoo, and as you run your clean hand over it during your aftercare routine, you notice something: the lines and shaded areas...

You're scrolling through Pinterest or Instagram, and you find it—the absolute perfect tattoo. The design, the colors, the flow... it's exactly what you want. The thought seems simple enough: "I'll...

You're ready to get a tattoo. You have a design in mind, you're saving up, but there's one big hurdle that can cause a lot of anxiety: the fear of...

Here in Portland, we love all things natural and organic. It's a vibe that extends from our farmers' markets to our skincare routines. So, when it comes to healing a...

With summer in full swing, it's the season of sandals, bare feet, and showing off your ink. A beautifully placed foot tattoo can be an incredibly elegant and striking piece...

(Banner Photo: Guitar covering a scar. Drawing by @craigbrowntattoo. Tattoo by @tbonetat2) Our skin tells the story of our lives, and sometimes, that story includes scars. Whether from an old...

Bold, powerful, and passionate—red is one of the most striking and emotionally charged colors in tattooing. From the classic American Traditional rose to the vibrant details in a Japanese sleeve,...

It's a gorgeous mid-August afternoon. The sun is out, you're heading outside to enjoy it, and you're excited to show off your fresh new tattoo. Before you walk out the...

You're admiring your new tattoo in the days after your appointment. The initial swelling is going down, and the design is settling in. But then you notice something unsettling. A...