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Can You Be Allergic to Tattoo Ink? A Guide to Reactions and Symptoms
When you get a tattoo, you're introducing a foreign substance—ink pigment—deep into your skin to stay there forever. For the millions of people who get tattooed every year, this process...
What Does "Overworked" Skin Mean in Tattooing? An Insider's Guide
Overworked skin is what happens when a tattoo needle passes over the same area too many times, deposits more trauma than the skin can cleanly absorb, and leaves tissue that...
The Correct Way to Shower with a New Tattoo
It's a hot Saturday afternoon in Portland, and after a long day, nothing sounds better than a refreshing shower. But you've just gotten a new tattoo, and suddenly, this simple...
A Guide to Cover-Up Tattoos: What's Possible?
Almost everyone with a few tattoos has at least one they wish was a little different—or gone altogether. Whether it's an ex's name from a past life, a youthful mistake,...
How Much Does Tattoo Removal Hurt? An Honest Pain-Level Guide
As this article is being written, many people are out getting new tattoos, others are contemplating the opposite journey: removing one. Whether it's a tattoo from a past life, a...
Can You Tattoo Over Stretch Marks? A Guide to Reclaiming Your Skin
It’s a beautiful weekend in Portland, and as we enjoy the last of the summer weather, many of us are thinking about body art. For a huge number of people,...
How to Heal a Tattoo in a Hot, Humid Climate: A Survival Guide
It's mid-summer, and the weather is hot and sticky. You've just gotten a new tattoo during a heatwave, or perhaps you're about to go on a well-deserved vacation to a...
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Tattoo
It's a perfect Saturday afternoon in Portland, and you're thinking about it—finally taking the plunge and getting your first tattoo. It's an exciting, nerve-wracking, and totally unforgettable experience. But for...
Does Weight Gain or Weight Loss Affect Tattoos? A Realistic Guide
Our bodies are not static. Over a lifetime, it's completely normal to experience changes in weight, whether through building muscle, pregnancy, weight loss, or just the natural shifts that come...
How to Make Old Tattoos Look New Again: A Guide to Reviving Your Ink
It's a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Portland, and you're looking at a tattoo you got years ago. You still love the design and the memory behind it, but time, sun,...
Black and Grey vs. Color Tattoos: Which Style Lasts Longer?
You're planning a new tattoo and you've come to a major fork in the road: do you go for the timeless, classic look of black and grey, or the vibrant,...
Aquaphor vs. Aftercare Balm: Why a Specialized Product is Better
You've just left the tattoo studio with a fresh piece of art. Your artist's final instruction is echoing in your head: "Keep it clean and keep it moisturized." You head...