Dan Hunter, Author at AuthorityTattoo

Author:

Dan, a self-confessed ink addict and studier of all forms of tattooing and body piercings for over 10 years, is the chief editor here at AuthorityTattoo. While no longer as active in the tattooing and piercing community, Dan still strives to relentlessly improve his knowledge on the various methods of tattooing and body modification throughout the world, and is here to help educate, teach, and advise readers on all things body art related.

Published on: December 1, 2019 | Updated on: October 15, 2023

How Long Do Finger Tattoos Last?

It’s true that some finger tattoos can fade comparitively quickly compared to other areas, but this isn’t always the case depending on a variety of factors.

Neck Tattoo Pain: How Much Do They Hurt?

Neck tattoos can be painful, but how much they hurt depends on many different factors. We explain everything you need to know about neck tattoo pain.

How To Make A Tattoo Stencil

Tattoo stencils may look confusing and hard to do properly, but they’re pretty easy once you get the hang of things. We’ll teach you all the basics here.

Which Tattoo Colors Work Best?

Did you know that some tattoo inks are much more durable and vibrant than others once set into your skin? We reveal everything about tattoo colors here.

Tattoo Touch Ups: Everything You Need To Know

Wondered what’s involved in a tattoo touch up, or when a tattoo touch up might be required? We explain all in this article.

Dry Healing A Tattoo: Pros & Cons

What is dry healing and how is it different to conventional tattoo aftercare? We explain each of the pros and cons in this article.

Aquaphor For Tattoos: Everything You Need To Know

Many artists recommend Aquaphor for tattoos, and many don’t. Continue reading as we describe the pro’s & con’s of using Aquaphor on a new tattoo right here.

Tattoo Fading: How To Stop A Tattoo From Fading Over Time

An unfortunate reality of having a tattoo is that it will, at least somewhat, fade throughout its lifetime. We reveal how much a tattoo might fade, and why.

Can You Get A Tattoo Over Stretch Marks?

Here we explain everything you need to know about just how easy, or hard it may be to get tattooed over one (or many) of your stretch marks.

What Happens If You Get A Cut Or Graze On A Tattoo?

Most tattoos are very precious to their keepers, and there are many worries when a special tattoo gets cut or grazed. We’ll try to calm your worries here.