When it comes to tattoo placements, foot tattoos are up there in terms of both extreme pain and tricky aftercare. However, even though a foot tattoo is a challenge to do and to maintain, this hasn’t stopped body art lovers and first time tattooees from slipping out of their shoes and white-knuckling it through the …
The number one question so many people with tattoos get is: “Did it hurt?” It’s easy to roll your eyes at this question, because of course getting tattooed isn’t a comfortable Sunday brunch – a needle repeatedly stabbing you is involved. However, the question is actually a valid one. Because, tattoo pain factors in many …
You’ve thought a lot about the type of tattoo you want to get, but have you thought enough about your tattoo placement choice? Where you get your tattoo can impact the amount of pain you feel during your session, the longevity of your tattoo, and what type of design will look good. When it comes …
Gone are the days where the default ink for tattoos was black. While different shades of ink have been around for a while (saturated traditional American sailor tattoos and tebori tattoos, to name two colorful inking styles), in recent decades choosing one color for a tattoo has become popular. Leaving black ink behind, shades of …
Got ink, but still love the feel of the sun beating down on you? The UVA and UVB rays that hit our skin when we’re walking around or sunbathing do have negative consequences on our skin and tattoos, but there are ways to mitigate the damage. What Does The Sun Do To Tattoos? First thing’s …
Dainty, minimalist ink is all the rage, with tiny tattoos taking center stage in the world of body art for a few years now. Fine line details often look best in smaller placements to avoid too much blank space. The wrist is one of these locations. However, as with every tattoo placement, there are pros …