Eyebrow Piercings: A Complete Guide

Piercings have long been a part of style and individual expression. While popular piercings such as those done on the ear are more common, some opt for piercings considered a bit more non-traditional. Eyebrow piercings certainly fall into this category. Eyebrow piercings are popular with both men and women, making it one of the true … Read more

Swimming With A New Belly Button Piercing

When you get a new belly button piercing, problems can arise if you go swimming too soon or don’t take proper precautions. We’ll provide helpful tips and recommendations to guide you through caring for your belly button piercing to prevent it from becoming damaged or infected from swimming. In order to prevent irritation or infection … Read more

How to Color a Tattoo Like a Pro

Coloring a tattoo is a fairly simple process once you’ve moved out of the linework’s precision. There are a few key rules you should always apply and practice when coloring a tattoo. Luckily, whether you’re coloring a tattoo black and grey or every color of the rainbow, the technique is pretty much the same. Setting … Read more

How To Draw Tattoos: Step By Step Guide

It’s easy to pick out your favorite tattoo from a catalog, though it doesn’t always carry the same meaning as a custom design. Many tattoo artists are happy to let customers express themselves by creating their own unique pieces.  A professional artist can make drawing tattoo designs look easy. However, for most of us, it’s … Read more

How Much Does A Tattoo Machine Cost?

Good tattoo machines don’t come cheap, but they do vary widely in price. Keep reading to learn about tattoo machine prices and what you can do to save money on one while still choosing a great piece of equipment. Tattoo Kit Cost The average tattoo kit costs anywhere from $50 to $1,000. It depends on … Read more

How To Put a Tattoo Machine Together

Knowing how to put a tattoo machine together is crucial when you begin your apprenticeship or otherwise start to learn how to tattoo.  A tattoo machine may look like a complicated tool, but fortunately, it’s relatively easy to put it together once you know the basics. We’ll help you out by demonstrating how to assemble … Read more

Rotary vs. Coil Tattoo Maschine

Jeder Tattoo-Künstler kennt sich mit Rotations- und Spulenmaschinen aus. Seit ihrer Erfindung Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts streiten sich Tattoo-Künstler darüber, welche Maschine besser ist. Um diesen Streit beizulegen, solltest du dich mit beiden Maschinentypen vertraut machen. Spulenmaschinen sind die häufigsten in Tattoo-Shops auf der ganzen Welt, aber eine Rotations-Tattoo-Maschine ist immer noch ein Produkt, das … Read more

Tattoo Sizes: How To Choose The Right Measurements

If you’re considering getting a tattoo, size matters. Have you heard different sizing terms but have no idea what they mean or how that will look? When you get a tattoo, it is critical to precisely understand how it will look on your body; it is going to be on there forever! Understanding and differentiating … Read more

The Evolution of the Tattoo Artist

We know that the tattoo dates back to ancient civilizations. Anthropologists and historians spend much time speculating on the meaning of tattoos for people of the past and the present. We often don’t think about the tattoo artist, but even the earliest tattoos had to have someone doing the inking. If you’ve ever wondered about … Read more

Do Tattoos Affect Your Immune System?

There tends to be a lot of misconception about tattoos and how much they affect our immune systems – if they do at all. To help clear the muddy waters, we’ve taken a look at a few different studies to see if getting a tattoo does affect the function of our immune system, either positively … Read more