How Long After a Foot Tattoo Before I Can Wear Socks?

A foot tattoo can look great, especially when wearing open sandals in the summertime. Just imagine showing off your beautiful foot tattoo on the beach in the sunshine. It’s also a good tattoo placement for those who want to cover their tattoo for work or school as you can hide it under socks and shoes.  … Read more

When Can I Shave Over My Tattoo?

Getting a tattoo is an exciting time and you should be prepared for your tattoo appointment. When you’re going for your tattoo it’s advised that you shave the area. This applies to areas that are known to be hairy, such as your legs or chest, if you’re a man. If you don’t shave, the tattoo … Read more

Why Is Saran Wrap Put on New Tattoos?

When thinking of getting a tattoo, you just think of the design process and the actual inking procedure. However, there’s a lot more to it than that. A tattoo is an open wound that needs to be protected and cared for. New tattoos need to be looked after while they heal and this process can … Read more

How Long Should a Tattoo Hurt and Be Sore For?

Having a tattoo can be a painful procedure and this pain can, and probably will continue for a few days after it’s completed. A tattoo is an open wound and should be treated as such. It should be looked after correctly with the right aftercare and this will help to ease any pain or discomfort … Read more

Can You Use Alcohol Wipes on a Tattoo?

There’s nothing better than a fully healed tattoo to show off to your friends and family. The colors will be vibrant and the lines strong, with shading in all the right places.  However, this could change if it’s not looked after in the right way and you could end up with a design with dull … Read more

Tongue Piercing Bleeding: Causes and Treatment

While some bleeding is considered normal during or after getting a tongue piercing, sometimes issues can occur which result in bleeding that isn’t regarded as normal and that should be checked out for further study. Is Bleeding Normal With a Tongue Piercing? It’s normal for your tongue to bleed as soon as you have the … Read more

Granulomas and Tattoos: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

When you’re thinking about getting a tattoo the main things that you think about is the pain of the tattoo, where it should be placed on your body, and getting the perfect design. You don’t ever think that your tattoo may be the cause of any health issues or illnesses that you’ve never heard of … Read more

Sarcoidosis and Tattoos: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

When deciding to get a tattoo the main things that you think about is where it should go on your body, how it will look, and of course, the pain of getting the tattoo. Never do you think that your tattoo may give you any health issues or be the cause of an illness that … Read more

Finger Piercings: A Complete Guide

People are always looking for new and exciting ways to personalize their bodies with piercings and tattoos. Finger piercings are just one of these new concepts that are currently taking off as the latest trend.  The piercing is generally a surface dermal piercing and the whole finger or hand can be pierced. As this is … Read more

Hip Piercings: A Complete Guide

A hip piercing is a popular piercing at the moment and is one of the trendiest options among teenagers and young adults. Despite the piercing being hidden under clothing for lots of the time, it’s a statement piercing that can give off an intimate vibe.  While it can look good, a hip piercing along with … Read more