Tattoo Studio Red Flags: Essential Warning Signs Every Client Must Know
There exists, in the vast and colourful universe of human decision-making, a particular category of choice that demands rather more circumspection than, say, selecting a sandwich filling or deciding which streaming service to cancel this month. I speak, of course, of the momentous decision to allow another human being to repeatedly puncture your epidermis with […]
DIY Tattoos Risks Nobody Warns You About
There exists, in the grand catalogue of human impulses, a peculiar tendency to attempt at home what ought properly to be left to professionals. We’ve all witnessed the aftermath: the haircuts that look as though they were administered by a blindfolded Edward Scissorhands, the plumbing repairs that transform bathrooms into indoor water features, and the […]
Medical Conditions and Tattoos: Essential Health Guide 2025
Now then, let us embark upon a subject that straddles the delightfully rebellious world of body art and the rather more austere realm of medical science. If you’ve ever found yourself gazing longingly at a tattoo parlour window whilst simultaneously clutching a prescription from your GP, you’ve stumbled upon precisely the conundrum we’re about to […]
Tattoo Artist Communication: Signs of Great vs. Bad Artists
There exists, in the peculiar universe of permanent body modification, a relationship quite unlike any other in the service industry. It is not the transactional exchange between customer and shopkeeper, nor the clinical detachment of doctor and patient, nor even the creative collaboration between artist and patron – though it contains elements of all three. […]
Tattoos in the Trades: Protecting Tattoos At Work
The Working Person’s Ink Dilemma There exists, in our modern world, a rather delicious irony that I feel compelled to share with you. The very professions that built our civilisation—the electricians who illuminate our homes, the welders who forge our infrastructure, the carpenters who construct our sanctuaries—are often the most magnificently adorned with tattoo artistry. Yet […]
Tattoos and Skin Conditions: What You Need to Know Before Getting Inked
A Frank Discussion About Dermis, Disorders, and Decorative Ink There’s a peculiar optimism that overtakes us when we contemplate a new tattoo—a delightful suspension of practical concerns in favour of aesthetic ambition. We imagine the finished artwork, the conversations it will spark, the way it will transform our relationship with our own bodies. What we […]
Tattoo Tourism: Your Complete Guide to Getting Inked Abroad
The Intrepid Traveller’s Guide to Getting Inked Abroad There exists a particular breed of traveller—and I suspect you may be among them—for whom the acquisition of refrigerator magnets and overpriced snow globes simply won’t do. These adventurous souls seek souvenirs that cannot be lost in transit, misplaced in hotel rooms, or confiscated by overzealous customs […]
Vegan Tattoo Inks: Cruelty-Free Options, Brands and Safety Guide
Tattooing has long been an expressive art. But for many, that expression conflicts with vegan or ethical principles. That’s where vegan tattoo inks step in – offering a cruelty-free alternative without sacrificing quality. Why Traditional Tattoo Inks Raise Ethical Concerns Many standard inks include animal-derived ingredients like glycerin from animal fat, bone char (used in […]
Tattoo Artist Trust: Communication Secrets for Better Results
First, let’s talk about tattoos – the beautiful, and in many ways, irrevocable, markers that we elect to adorn ourselves with. In fact, tattoos can be thought of as more enduring than marriage; statistically speaking, they are certainly longer-lasting. And, unlike mortgages, they are also more visually evident. Due to the durable nature of tattoos […]
AI and Digital Tattoo Design: How Technology Is Transforming the Industry
Tattooing, one of the oldest art forms practised by Egyptian mummies, Polynesian chieftains and that fellow at college who got rather too keen on the whole concept during freshers week, is undergoing what one might perhaps say was a kind of jolly good shake up. Nowadays, the modern tattoo parlour is much like a cross […]
