Why does my tattoo itch? The short answer: itchiness is a normal part of how a tattoo heals. As the needle-damaged outer skin sheds and new cells push up to…
Most medical bodies, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the UK NHS, advise waiting until after pregnancy and ideally after breastfeeding ends before getting a new tattoo.…
The short answer for what to wear to a tattoo appointment: loose, dark, and easy to adjust. Pick a top or bottom that your artist can roll, lift, or unbutton…
Learning how to wash a new tattoo is the single most important part of aftercare. A fresh tattoo is an open wound, and gentle cleaning with lukewarm water and fragrance-free…
A tattoo blowout is permanent ink that has spread under the skin into a soft, blurry shadow around the lines. A tattoo bruise is a temporary pool of blood under…
A fresh tattoo is an open wound, and the first seven days decide what it ends up looking like. The colour, the line crispness, and whether it scars or gets…
