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What to Do if You're Late for Your Tattoo Appointment
It's the day of your tattoo appointment, and the worst has happened. You're stuck in traffic, you overslept, or something has gone wrong, and you know you're going to be late....
Can You Bring a Friend to Your Tattoo Appointment? A Guide to Etiquette
You're getting ready for your first tattoo, and the nerves are starting to kick in. It's a big moment, and your first instinct might be to text your friends to come...
How to Talk to Your Tattoo Artist About Your Budget
You've found the perfect artist, and you're in the tattoo consultation ready to discuss your dream design. You've been thinking, "how much does a tattoo cost?" but as the artist sketches...
What Does It Mean to "Sit Like a Rock" During a Tattoo?
If you spend enough time in tattoo shops or online forums, you'll hear artists praising a client with the ultimate compliment: "They sat like a rock." For a new client,...
Can You Ask an Artist to Tattoo in a Style That Isn't Theirs?
You've found a tattoo artist with a great reputation. They're professional, their studio is clean, and you love their personality. There's just one problem: their portfolio is filled with bold, beautiful...
A Guide to "Guest Spot" Tattoos: How to Get Inked by a Traveling Artist
In the interconnected world of modern tattooing, your dream artist might not live in your city—or even in your country. For years, the only way to get a piece from...
What is a Tattoo Convention? And How to Getting Tattooed There
You see it advertised online or on a poster at your local studio: a huge tattoo convention is coming to town. The event promises hundreds of world-class tattoo artists, live tattooing,...
How to Build a Great, Long-Term Relationship with Your Tattoo Artist
In the world of tattoos, there's a difference between a client and a collector. A client gets a tattoo; a collector builds a relationship. For anyone who plans on getting...
How to Give Your Artist the Best References for a Custom Tattoo
The journey to a great custom tattoo is a creative collaboration between you and your artist. The most important tool you have to make that collaboration a success is your collection...
Commissioning a Tattoo: A Guide to the Custom Art Process
You've decided you want more than just a tattoo; you want a piece of custom art. You're ready to move beyond choosing a pre-drawn design and instead collaborate with an...
What is "Tattoo Flu?" A Guide to Post-Tattoo Sickness
You've just come home from a long tattoo session. You feel exhausted, your body aches, and you might even have a low-grade fever and chills. Your first, panicked thought might...
Can You Get a Tattoo Removed That Has Scar Tissue? A Complete Guide
You have a tattoo that you're ready to say goodbye to, but there's a complication: the tattoo itself has scar tissue. Maybe the lines are raised and bumpy, or the...