A common fear before getting a new tattoo is the pain that will come along with the new ink. Pain tolerance is something that is different for everyone and along with that different products will affect each person in their own way. Regardless the question arises, what is the best numbing cream for tattoos and […]

There is a long history of tattoos in the military and I think it is always interesting to read about the history and perspectives of various different aspects of society. This is a great infographic I found through Rallypoint that provides insight on members of the military and their tattoos. There’s no doubt about it, […]

Looking back it’s always easy to say what you would have done differently. When it comes to getting a tattoo and tattoo aftercare it’s no different. I always want to be prepared for what I am getting myself into and when it comes to my first tattoo I really had no clue. If you’re like […]

The one question that everyone ponders before getting a tattoo. “How painful are tattoos?” “How much do tattoos hurt?” “Does a tattoo hurt if I get it here?” Often times this can be a question that comes up whenever you are getting tattooed in an area that is new to you. In short, yes, it’s going […]

I’m always surprised to see the lack of consideration that people put into finding, vetting, and questioning their tattoo artist before they go about and put something permanent on their body. On top of this, the quality of the tattoo artist tends to emulate the quality of the tattoo healing as well. The best way […]