You know the sun is the biggest enemy of your tattoo. Even an indoor tan can fade your tattoo. And if you go for a tan by applying sunscreen to protect your tattoo, you won’t be getting much of a tan. Does that mean you can’t get a tan if you have tattoos? Of course, … Read more
Getting a tattoo is never painless. Does not matter what method or by which artist you get your tattoo, you will feel a certain amount of pain as the tattoo needle pokes at your skin a few hundred times. That said, there are a few factors that can affect how much pain you feel. Some … Read more
Getting a new tattoo can be an arduous task. A lot goes behind tattoos. First, you spend time thinking about what design and color of the tattoo, and placement of the tattoo, then comes the painful tattooing procedure. Finally, there is the aftercare that you would have to worry about. There are many brands that … Read more
If you have tattoos, then you know that they have a tendency of becoming drier than other parts of the skin. That is why most tattoo artists suggest using a moisturizing lotion on your tattoo to get rid of dry skin and keep it safe from cracking. One such brand that is revered for its … Read more
Getting a new tattoo requires a lot of planning. Let’s say you did your research and found your dream tattoo design, you even managed to squeeze time from your busy schedule for the appointment. Just before the appointment you accidentally get a bruise on the area you suppose to get a tattoo. What now? Can … Read more
When the topic of castile soap comes up, Dr. Bronner’s tops the list in my opinion. It is one of the best if not the best castile soap for tattoos. Emanuel Bronner was the founder of this world-famous soap back in 1948. This soap is recommended by many professional tattoo artists because it has pretty … Read more
I understand the feeling when you have the urge to get a tattoo, and your age or prerequisites do not matter. But in reality, they do! There are many conditions you have to fulfill before getting a tattoo. The law might allow you but your tattoo artist won’t. As they are responsible for the art … Read more
You probably have heard from your tattoo artist or tattoo buddies that aftercare can make or break your tattoo. Well, they are not wrong. When you see an old tattoo that has vibrant colors and is in crisp or good shape, that means a lot of strict aftercare was taken. One of the crucial aftercare … Read more
Getting a new tattoo is always exciting. Then comes the healing stage where you need to follow quite a few aftercare steps. We all try to follow aftercare steps and try to be cautious not to damage the tattoo. You are staying cautious and vigilant to protect your new tattoo but all of a sudden … Read more
Many professions around the world take in apprentices. These are people that are willing to learn the craft of the industry from an established mentor. The tattoo industry is no different from that, and a tattoo apprenticeship is a rite of passage for most aspiring tattoo artists. What most people wonder is how long is … Read more