Resources

Okay, so we all know tattoos aren’t cheap. They’re not like that old DVD you picked up out of the $3 bargain bin at Wal-Mart—you’re going to want to care for them PROPERLY. Most respectable…

If you’re a fresh canvas, meaning you currently have no tattoos, then I’m betting you’ve got some questions. The industry is complex, with many technical terms and unique style names, and it can be quite…

So you want to donate blood. That’s cool, go you! It’s quite a noble thing to do, but… you just got that new tattoo a few months ago. Now, you heard—somewhere from someone—that having a…

Tipping… it’s an American standard in many industries. You know when you go to a restaurant that you’re supposed to tip your server. Hell, most establishments even show you a breakdown of tip percentages on…

As tattooing is an art form that has been in practice for over 5,000 years, the concept of using an electrical machine to apply tattoos is relatively new. In fact, the original patent for the…

One of the first steps in getting a tattoo is discussing the design with the artist. Whether you have an image already or you’re getting a custom image drawn up, the next step will be…

If you’ve ever gotten a tattoo, you already know that it takes a lot of trust and faith in your artist. Letting someone jam needles into your skin hundreds of times can be a little…

Tattooing has come a long way in the last several decades. No longer reserved for sailors, military, and the undesirables of society, tattooing has become mainstream—a method of self-expression and a testament to individuality. It’s…

Making the decision to ink a design onto your skin for the rest of your life is a big step. It’s a serious decision and shouldn’t be taken lightly. But, just as the decision to…

So, you got that lower back tattoo in your early adulthood… you know, your party days. You were free, young, and looking to rock some sexy ink. But those days are over and now you’re…