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

Michael Hollman
Tagged: aftercare artist
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
Tagged: health
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
Tagged: artist removal
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
Tagged: health
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
Tagged: aftercare
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...

Your Strategic Guide to Fixing a Tattoo That's Too Dark

Michael Hollman
Tagged: longevity
It's a frustrating and surprisingly common situation. You had a vision for a delicate, soft tattoo, but after the tattoo healing stages were complete, the final result is much darker and...

Why Does My Old Tattoo Look Faded or Dull? A Guide to Reviving Your Ink

Michael Hollman
Tagged: longevity
You're looking at a tattoo you got years ago. You still love the design and the memory behind it, but time has taken its toll. The blacks aren't as deep...

How to Tell if Your Tattoo is Scarred from the Artist or the Heal

Michael Hollman
You've made it through the entire tattoo healing stages. The peeling has stopped, the itch is gone, but as you run your hand over your new art, you feel it: the...

A Survival Guide to Collarbone Tattoos: Pain, Healing, and Style

Michael Hollman
The collarbone is one of the most elegant and popular placements for a tattoo. It's a spot that perfectly accentuates the body's natural form, making it an ideal canvas for...

How Painful is a Tattoo on the Side of your Foot?

Michael Hollman
Tagged: pain placement
A delicate design tracing the arch or a bold statement on the outer edge—a tattoo on the side of the foot is an undeniably cool and stylish placement. But this...

A Guide to Getting Your First Forearm Tattoo

Michael Hollman
You're ready to get your first tattoo, and you've decided on one of the most classic and popular placements: the forearm. It's a fantastic choice. The forearm offers a great canvas...