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  • Best Tattoo Aftercare for Autumn and Winter

    The Best Tattoo Aftercare Tips for Cooler Weather As we head into the colder months, your skin starts to change. The air gets drier, the heat kicks on, and suddenly [...]

  • Mixing Tattoo Styles: How to Do It Right

    Mixing Tattoo Styles: A Guide to Creating Cohesive Chaos Ever scroll through tattoo photos and realize your favorite pieces all look completely different? One’s clean and minimal, another’s full of [...]

  • Halloween-Themed Tattoos: Spooky Season Ink Ideas

    Halloween Themed Tattoos: Inspo for Your Ink This Spooky Season New York in October just hits different. The air gets crisp, the stoops fill with carved pumpkins, and the chairs [...]

  • The Tattooist Act: Tattoos in South Korea Enter a New Era

    The Tattooist Act: A New Era for Tattoos in South Korea Major news out of South Korea: tattooing by non-medical professionals is now officially legal. For decades, tattoo artists there [...]

  • Tattoo Placement Guide: How to Choose the Best Spot

    Tattoo Placement 101: Finding the Right Spot for Your Ink So, you’ve finally decided to get that tattoo you’ve been dreaming about. Maybe it’s your first, maybe you’re adding to [...]

  • Tattoo Touch-Ups: When Should You Get One?

    Tattoo Touch-Ups: A Guide to Keeping Your Ink Looking Fresh Tattoos are permanent. That's the whole point. But permanent doesn't always mean untouchable. Skin changes, sun exposure, and even the [...]

  • Realism Tattoos: A Guide to Hyper-Detailed Ink

    What Are Realism Tattoos? A Guide to Hyper-Detailed Ink Walk into any art gallery, and you’ll see works of painting, photography, and fine art designed to capture reality. Now imagine [...]

  • A Style Guide to Black & Grey Tattoos

    Black & Grey Tattoos: What Are They, Exactly? When most people picture a tattoo, it isn’t bright colors or cartoon flash. It’s the striking contrast of black ink and skin. [...]

  • How Do Tattoos Work? The Science of Tattooing

    How Do Tattoos Work? Understanding The Science Behind Your Ink You probably understand how tattooing works on the surface: a machine drives needles into the skin, leaving pigment behind. But [...]

  • Should You Get a Hand Tattoo? Pros, Cons & Design Tips

    Should You Get a Hand Tattoo? Here's What to Consider. Few tattoos make a statement quite like those on your hands. They’re impossible to miss, and they have a certain [...]

  • Fine-Line Tattoos: Should You Get One?

    Are Fine-Line Tattoos Right for You?If you’ve spent any time scrolling through tattoo inspiration on Instagram or Pinterest in the past year, there's a good chance you’ve come across a [...]

  • Advice for Your First Tattoo: Tips & Guidance

    That first tattoo is a big deal. You’re making a permanent addition to your skin, and whether it’s a tiny symbol on your ankle or a bold statement on your [...]