Tips For Getting a Tattoo in the Summer

Tattoos are a year-round activity. People get them on their birthday, on Valentine’s Day, when it’s snowing outside, and especially when it’s hot outside when everyone is showing lots of skin. If you’ve decided to get a tattoo in the summer, there are some tips you should follow to make sure both the appointment and … Read more

Stomach Tattoos After Pregnancy: Will They Be Ruined?

A common worry among people with tattoos is the stretching and sagging of their tattooed skin. Once you get a tattoo, you want to keep it looking perfect! This is primarily a concern among potential mothers with ink on their bellies. Unfortunately, there will be large amounts of stretching going on with a child growing … Read more

Epidurals and Tattoos: What You Need To Know

Pregnancy is a unique experience that poses a distinct set of challenges. While it can be one of the most joyful times in a woman’s life, it can also be full of worrisome bodily changes. First-time mothers can feel fearful and panicky as birth approaches. For many, the cure for pre-birth anxiety is knowledge. Understanding … Read more

Can You Get a Tattoo Over a Burn Scar?

If you have a burn scar, especially one that’s easy to see, it’s only natural to feel self-conscious. You probably cover it up with clothing when possible, though what about a more permanent solution? Many people with burn scars consider hiding them with a tattoo, but will that work – and is it safe?  The … Read more

Can You Get A Tattoo Over A Birthmark?

Tattoos mean something different to everyone. For one person, the tattoo may be a symbol of something they went through as a child or a design they have come to love, but for others, the tattoo could be to cover up an unwanted blemish.  While the design of the tattoo is essential, the placement of … Read more

Vitiligo and Tattoos: Everything You Need to Know

Vitiligo affects 0.5 to 1 percent of people worldwide, so it’s surprisingly common. If you have vitiligo, you may want to cover your condition or perhaps show it off instead. Getting a tattoo can help with both of those goals, still you should consider your condition. If your skin is developing many new vitiligo patches, … Read more

Diabetes and Tattoos: Safety and Precautions

Many people have medical conditions that they must take into account before getting a tattoo, and diabetes is one such example. Today, tattoos are more popular (and more socially acceptable) than ever before. In fact, today, nearly one in three Americans have at least one tattoo, so it makes sense that a number of these … Read more

Tattoos and Psoriasis: Risks and Precautions

More people have tattoos today than ever before. Even those who don’t currently have any ink often have desires for getting one or more in the future. However, many different medical conditions can affect the way your skin responds to a new tattoo. One of these skin problems is psoriasis.  Having psoriasis doesn’t necessarily mean … Read more

Can You Get a Tattoo if You Have Eczema?

More commonly known as eczema, atopic dermatitis is an autoimmune disorder that causes itchy, dry skin that often appears in reddish or brownish-gray patchiness. With the prevalence of tattoos and self-expression, people with the condition may wonder about the effects of eczema on tattoos. The itchy, frustrating skin condition might be annoying, but there have … Read more

Should You Smoke Weed Before Getting A Tattoo?

If you’re interested in tattoos and you’re interested in weed, it might sound like the perfect match. Something to take the edge off that won’t thin your blood like alcohol. But should you really smoke weed before getting a tattoo? And what are some of the potential side effects? Just keep reading – we’ll break … Read more