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What’s the most painful spot for a tattoo?

February 9, 2021

Anyone planning to get a tattoo needs to accept one simple fact: it's probably going to hurt. Tattoos essentially involve lots of little needles, moving at very fast speeds, injecting ink into the lower…

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What To Do When Your Tattoo Itches? Scratchy Aftercare

October 30, 2020

If you’ve ever had a tattoo, you’ll be all too familiar with the feeling of the itchy and scratchy tattoo period that we all have to endure. It’s an uncomfortable sensation that requires…

Tattoo Needle Sizes and Uses Chart: Complete Guide

August 31, 2020

If you are entering the world of tattooing, you might be a little bit confused by all the different types of tattoo needles available. How is a round liner tattoo needle different from a…

Everything You Need to Know About Vegan Tattoos

August 28, 2019

You might well be shocked to learn that getting a tattoo can often not be vegan! If you have recently gone vegan and want to get yourself inked, you can do so, but you need to find specific vegan tattoos. How…

How to Prepare Your Skin for a Tattoo

June 27, 2019

There are a plethora of references about tattoo aftercare tips online. However, when it comes to pre-tattoo preparation, there's hardly any. Or if there is, it's likely not substantial. We think that…

7 Questions You Should Ask Before Going to a Tattoo Shop

May 21, 2019

Let's face it, once you get inked--there's no turning back. Getting a tattoo is not just a huge commitment, it's also life-changing. So if you're considering breaking skin for the first time or finally…

To Tip or Not To Tip: That is the question

May 13, 2019

Quite frankly, no one always knows what to do when it comes to tipping. The whole tipping thing can be so confusing and awkward. When it comes to tipping situations, the following questions are probably…

TATTOOS USING THE ASH OF LOVED ONES.

April 18, 2016

Would you do it? Getting a tattoo using the ashes of a loved one might seem morbid to some, but for others it's the ultimate form of love of dedication. According to one tattoo shop manager in Toronto,…

OWL & LION TATTOO

February 9, 2016

Owl portrait tattoo by artist, Andy Pho Tattoos always have some back end story, and this owl tattoo is no different. Whether it's the significance of it's meaning, its relativity to its roll in nature,…

TAKE AMAZING TATTOO PICS WITH THIS NEW LENS.

January 17, 2016

The ultimate gadget if you take all your tattoo photos with a Smart Phone. This new collaboration between Carl Zeiss and ExoLens is a must-have - especially if you like taking great pics with your…

A KILLER KEITH RICHARDS TATTOO

December 28, 2015

Keith Richards tattoo by Fernie Andrade The latest tattoo by artist Fernie Andrade is heavy. The detail, the texture, the shading and the overall image is a powerful one which pays homage to the legendary…

DIY TATTOO REMOVAL DANGERS.

September 30, 2015

Want to remove an unwanted tattoo? Well, DIY kits are not the way to go. Unwanted tattoos can be a kick to your self-esteem, but would you rather have a bad tattoo or a nightmare of skin infection and…

SKIN PRESERVATION: SAVE MY INK.

September 21, 2015

THE PRESERVATION OF ART, SKIN & SOUL. This past weekend, BTSOE had one vendor that really impressed me. Who was it? Read up and find out. What will you leave your family when you pass?…

YOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD TO GET A TATTOO.

September 10, 2015

Before she passed away aged 77, Isobel Varley held the Guinness World Record for being the "most tattooed female senior citizen", with over 90 per cent of her body covered in ink. "What will…

SKULL TATTOOS: BE INSPIRED

August 31, 2015

Skull tattoos have been around longer than Twinkies, and it's with good reason. Skulls represent a mysterious anomaly, and many have tatted the mark to represent the obvious - death - while others use…

What to Know Before Getting a Medical Alert Tattoo?

August 20, 2015

Many people get tattoos to express personal passions, memorialize moments in time or honor lost loved ones, but an increasing number of people are getting inked up in a way that might actually save their…

TOUCHING UP AN OLD TATTOO.

July 25, 2015

An old tattoo is sure to change. Whether it fades, gets dated in style, or simply lacks the luster it once had, you can always opt to have them zapped through laser removal, or simply have them revamped,…

HOW GOOD IS YOUR TATTOO ARTISTS WRAP AROUND GAME?

July 22, 2015

Sheriff Woody tattoo by Fernie Andrade For most, getting a tattoo requires a lot of forethought and consideration. First you need to figure out what you'd like to get, then you need to find the appropriate…

LAS VEGAS LETTERING & SCRIPT TATTOOS BY VANDAL

July 20, 2015

Script and lettering tattoos will never go out of style....so long as you get the right style. Getting a tattoo of the name of a loved typically serves as a marker in life. Whether it symbolizes…

COVER UP TATTOO SPECIALIST: ANDY PHO

July 18, 2015

"A good tattoo ain't cheap, and a cheap tattoo ain't good." We've all heard those infamous words time and time again, yet every second there's someone out there who learns the hard way. It's a slogan…

The History of the First Electric Tattoo Machine

July 12, 2015

Ever wonder when the first tattoo machine was officially patented? Well, the history of tattoos is somewhat of a contentious one. Some historians believe that people were practiced tattooing as far back…