Before going in to get your first tattoo—or if it’s been a while since your last piece—you’ll likely have many questions. What type of art or design will you get? How will you feel sitting with your tattoo artist? How much will it cost? Will it hurt; is it safe?…
Even before you get your first tattoo (or if it’s been a while since you got your last), you want to research how to best care for your new ink for the absolute best results. And one of the most important topics involves how to clean your body after receiving…
Congratulations on your new tattoo! Not only do you now have a piece of artwork on your skin, but your personal style is on display. Before you head out to enjoy and perhaps show off the design and the tattoo artist’s talent, you need to follow tattoo aftercare instructions to…
Know Your Price Before you get up to the appointment date, it is important to verify the overall cost of the tattoo. Some artists price by piece or session while others price by the hour. Be sure you have enough money on hand to pay for the session you have…
Humans have been getting tattoos for thousands of years. They have been used as an indicator of our social rank, occupation, and even our life experiences. In some cases, tattoos were used for medical reasons, such as early pain relief. They have also been used simply to decorate the body,…
“I hate people who give up on Summer in August. August is prime summer. Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up” -Dave Portnoy Summer is still here, damnit. And that means there is still plenty of time to put on that beautiful golden tan. But before you do make sure…
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First, determine whether the skin is scabbing or peeling. Sometimes, it can be tricky to tell the two apart but there are key differences. Tattoo scabs will look raised and heavy on the surface of the skin, while a peeling tattoo looks flaky. Not sure if your tattoo is peeling…
How Does a Saniderm Tattoo Bandage Work? Did you know that a tattoo is an open wound? As you get tattooed, your body undergoes a series of traumatizing punctures, which will create an abrasion-like wound. And, just like any wound, it opens your body up to the risk of infections….
Getting a new tattoo comes with many worries—keeping it clean and free of contaminants, using the correct healing products at the right time, and staying out of the sun, water, and harsh elements. How are you going to get through the awkward peeling stage of tattoo healing? Many of these…