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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Complete This Self-Interview Before You Get a Tattoo You’ve decided—it’s time to brave the needle and get that much-awaited tattoo. Whether it’s your first or nth session, selecting a design is only half the battle. Beyond the notion of permanence is whether you’ll love showing off your piece in ten, […]
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Once you walk out of a tattoo shop with a brand new sleeve or half-back piece, your artist is no longer responsible for how it’ll look in the long run. A reliable technician will relay detailed aftercare information that begins as soon as you sit up off your seat. With […]
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Before you perform a thorough search for the word “pain” in this guide, we’ll be the first to let you know that yes—all tattoos hurt! Yet, blood, needles, and ink are what you sacrifice for a stunning piece of art on your body. Next to design selection, most tattoo newbies […]
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A few years have passed, and your sleeve isn’t looking as vibrant as it once was. Lines are broken, and whites are a little duller. After several years, you can’t expect your piece to look as bright as it did after walking fresh out of a tattoo shop. Why tattoos […]
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If you’re walking into a tattoo shop for the first time, the buzzing of equipment and under-the-breath curses from rookies can be intimidating. However, if you find yourself amid individuals inked from head to toe, there’s likely a reason you’re around. Whether it’s to commemorate a life-changing event or are […]
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