“Express yourself through your art – whether it’s your drawings in a sketchpad, tattoos on your skin, the shade of your lipstick, or the clothes that you wear” Kat Von D Tattoos speak volumes about a person. Tattoos have become a new mode of expressing oneself. Gone are the days […]
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If you’ve ever had a tattoo, one of the most frustrating parts of the healing process and one you have to endure is when your tattoo starts to itch. It’s extremely uncomfortable and requires a lot of patience and a calm mental state. If you give in to it, one […]
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Hands-On Ink: Why Hand Tattoos are Difficult to Heal Nothing says “talk to the hand” like one adorned in intricate, vibrant designs that boast stunning linework and top-quality shading. Thus, hand tattoos are becoming the talk of the town. With that in mind, whether your handpiece fades or takes months […]
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Nowadays, tattoos are far less taboo in the workplace than they were a decade ago. According to Fox News, 21% of individuals in the U.S. have at least one tattoo, with 14% sporting more. Yet, 25% of them have expressed regret for their chosen design. Nothing is more embarrassing than […]
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We’ve all heard it before. “That sleeve isn’t going to look good when you’re older.” “What about when your skin starts to sag?” “Tattoos don’t age well!” We bat away these harsh words knowing we’ll love our ink, no matter how it ages. Yet, there is some truth to these […]
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Seeping Sleeves: How to Care for Leaking Ink Before you turn to Dr. Google for a quick solution, keep in mind that you’re likely to experience leaking ink within the first few days of a new tattoo. Remember, a tattoo is essentially an open wound, and your skin will do […]
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There is nothing like the feeling of a finished tattoo. For many, it is a new phase in the self, marking the evolution of a single human being (pun intended). That being said, it can be difficult to choose a design or pattern that is unique. It is perfectly normal […]
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When you get a tattoo, you should know that every person will go through a different healing process. Even when you go to the best tattoo shops, you may sometimes experience weird healing symptoms like wet-looking tattoos or flaky and dry ones. All of these are normal, but we understand […]
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Most ink aficionados dream away the incessant buzz of machines at the tattoo shop, head bursting with color and bold lines. Post-session, you can’t help but blink in awe at the vibrant reds and blues on your brand-new skin canvas and can’t wait to show it off. In a few […]
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Office Ink: Tattoo Workplace Care Tips Novice tattooists will mistakenly believe the work ends as soon as the ink-dipped needle stops churning. However, the healing process is a weeks-long venture that can quickly turn into a medical emergency if you’re baking under the sun without your trusted sunscreen. At work, […]
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