Why Does My Black Tattoo Have a Green or Blue Tint?

Michael Hollman
You have a black tattoo that you've loved for years. But one day, you look at it in a certain light and notice something strange—the deep, solid black you remember...

How to Tell if Your Tattoo Needs a Touch-Up

Michael Hollman
You've successfully navigated the entire tattoo healing stages. The initial soreness is gone, the peeling has finished, and your new tattoo has finally settled into your skin. For the most part,...

The Big Reveal: A Guide to Removing Your Second-Skin Tattoo Bandage

Michael Hollman
You’ve made it through the first, most critical days of the tattoo healing stages under the protection of a modern, adhesive "second-skin" bandage. The "ink sac" has done its job, and...

A Guide to Getting a Tattoo Removed and Then Tattooed Over Again

Michael Hollman
You have a tattoo that you're ready to move on from. It's old, it's faded, or it simply doesn't represent you anymore. A standard cover-up might not be an option...

Why Does My Fine-Line Tattoo Look Blurry? A Guide to Crisp Lines

Michael Hollman
Fine-line tattoos are celebrated for their delicate, intricate, and elegant aesthetic. But this beautiful style comes with a common fear: what if the sharp, thin lines blur into a fuzzy,...

What to Do if You Immediately Regret Your Tattoo: A Calm Guide

Michael Hollman
It's a feeling that can hit you like a ton of bricks. You've just left the studio after getting a new tattoo. You get home, look in the mirror, and...

What is a Tattoo "Holiday"? A Guide to Missed Spots

Michael Hollman
You've made it through the main tattoo healing stages. The peeling has subsided, and you're admiring your new art. As you look closely, however, you notice a tiny spot in a...

Noticed a Tattoo Blowout? Here’s What to Do Next

Michael Hollman
It's one of the most disheartening moments in the tattoo journey. You're a week or two into the tattoo healing stages, and as the initial swelling subsides, you see it: a...

Transform Your Old Ink: A Strategic Guide to Tattoo Reworks

Michael Hollman
You have a tattoo that has seen better days. It might be a piece from a decade ago that has faded and blurred, or a design that you've simply outgrown....

Can a Different Artist Touch Up or Rework Your Tattoo?

Michael Hollman
You have a tattoo that needs some help. Maybe the original artist has moved away, you've moved, or you're simply unhappy with the way it healed and you want a...

Why Does My Tattoo Look Patchy? A Guide to Ink Loss and Fixes

Michael Hollman
You've successfully made it through the tattoo healing stages. The peeling is done, the tenderness is gone, but as you look at your new tattoo, you notice something isn't right. There...

What to Do if You Get a Cut or Scrape on a Healed Tattoo

Michael Hollman
Your tattoos are a part of you, but they live on your skin, and life happens. You might get a cooking burn on your arm, scrape your leg during a...