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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...
Why Does My White Ink Tattoo Look Yellow? A Guide to a Tricky Ink
A fresh white ink tattoo can be a stunning sight. It can create beautifully subtle designs or provide the brilliant, crisp highlights that make a color tattoo "pop." But as...
How to Fix a Tattoo That Has Faded From the Sun
You have a tattoo that you've loved for years, but you've started to notice a disappointing change. The bold lines have softened, the deep blacks look more like a hazy...
What to Do if Your Tattoo Artist Messed Up: A Calm and Strategic Guide
It’s a moment of pure panic. You've just finished a tattoo session, you look in the mirror, and your heart sinks. The design isn't what you discussed, the lines are...
Can You Get a Tattoo Removed While it's Still Healing?
You've just gotten a new tattoo, and the feeling of regret is immediate and overwhelming. It's not what you wanted, the placement is wrong, or you've simply changed your mind....
How to Tell if Your Tattoo Artist Went Too Deep
You're in the middle of the tattoo healing stages, and you notice that something seems off. The lines look blurry, the skin feels unusually thick and raised, and the healing process...
How to Fix a Tattoo with Uneven or Shaky Lines
You've just gotten a new tattoo, but as it heals, you start to notice something isn't quite right. The lines that were supposed to be straight and crisp are a...