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The Best Skincare Routine for People with Full Sleeves
A full sleeve is the ultimate expression of a commitment to tattoo art. It's a walking, breathing gallery, a cohesive masterpiece that has taken countless hours and a significant investment...
The Art of Preservation: 5 Rules for Keeping Tattoos Vibrant for Decades
A tattoo is one of the few things you will own for your entire life. It's a permanent investment in art, memory, and personal expression. When it's fresh, the lines...
The Godfather of Flash: Who Was Sailor Jerry?
When you walk into a tattoo shop and see the walls covered in bold, iconic designs—swallows, skulls, pin-up girls, and majestic eagles—you are looking at the legacy of one man:...
What to Do if You Don't Like Your Tattoo Design: A Client's Guide
It’s a moment of pure awkwardness. You're at your tattoo consultation, and your artist shows you the custom design they've created. Your heart sinks. It's just not what you wanted....
How to Choose a Tattoo Artist for Your First Sleeve
You've made the decision. You're ready to move beyond smaller pieces and commit to the ultimate tattoo project: your first full sleeve. This is a massive and exciting undertaking, but...
A Guide to Healing a New Tattoo While on Vacation
Getting a tattoo as a souvenir is an amazing way to commemorate a trip. But your responsibility for the new art doesn't end when you leave the studio; in fact,...
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...