Most tattoo advice is designed for people with light skin, but while many of the same guidelines apply to people with brown or black skin, there is some additional information to be aware of. Amanda Greenidge, tattoo artist and owner of Aggies Ink in London, assisted us in answering your queries, ranging from whether you may wear particular colors to…
You might be apprehensive about getting your first tattoo, and the first tattoo advice on the Internet can frequently be misleading. Maybe you’re worried about the expense, or you’re concerned about the long-term effects of your ink choice. Even if you’ve laid aside plenty of cash and have your heart set on the design of your dreams, your phobia of…
Selecting a Performer If you haven’t yet chosen a tattoo artist to give you your first tattoo, Portland-based tattoo artist Brit Abad recommends choosing someone you trust and can envision yourself having fun with during the procedure. “Follow them on social media to get a sense of who they are as a person,” she advises. “Having a positive tattoo experience…
A tattoo is about as permanent as it gets for beauty and body art, so you’ll want to be as prepared as possible before sitting in the chair. You’re not alone if you’ve decided to get your first (or fifth) tattoo. According to research, over 47% of adults aged 18 to 35 have at least one tattoo, with roughly 30%…
So the occasion you got a tattoo is something you’d rather forget. Or perhaps the tattoo you received in your twenties no longer represents you. But is it that simple to get rid of your tat? According to dermatologist Alok Vij, MD, today’s laser technology can remove or fade most tattoos, but not all. Once medically shaved, scraped, frozen off,…
So you’ve made the decision to get a tattoo, that’s fine, but there are a few things you need to think about before you head out and get inked. The biggest decision you need to make is what kind of tattoo you will get. Did you know that nearly 35% of people regret their first tattoo? Well I…
Many people are interested in becoming a tattoo artist, but not many people understand what it takes. It’s not a job you can’t cut corners on: tattoos are an art that takes practice and years of experience to perfect. Getting tattoos is becoming increasingly common in young society as a way of expressing your individuality. This is thanks in part…
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