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A blurred view of a tattoo artist working on a digital design with a tray of ink and needles in the foreground.

How to Prepare for Your First Tattoo: A Step-by...

Ready for your first tattoo? Learn how to prep your skin, pack your bag, and check your stencil like a pro. Follow these steps to make sure your session is...

How to Prepare for Your First Tattoo: A Step-by...

Ready for your first tattoo? Learn how to prep your skin, pack your bag, and check your stencil like a pro. Follow these steps to make sure your session is...

Person in the shower with water flowing over a back tattoo.

Can You Take a Shower With a New Tattoo?

Showering with a new tattoo doesn't have to be stressful. Learn how to wash, dry, and protect your fresh ink safely so it heals up right.

Can You Take a Shower With a New Tattoo?

Showering with a new tattoo doesn't have to be stressful. Learn how to wash, dry, and protect your fresh ink safely so it heals up right.

A person applying a dab of white aftercare lotion to a colorful floral and bird tattoo on their forearm.

How to Protect Your New Tattoo While You Sleep

Protect your tattoos while you sleep! Follow these tips to avoid fading, irritation, or sticking to sheets.

How to Protect Your New Tattoo While You Sleep

Protect your tattoos while you sleep! Follow these tips to avoid fading, irritation, or sticking to sheets.

A tattoo artist in blue gloves applying aftercare ointment to a client's healing arm tattoo.

How to Tell if a Tattoo Is Infected or Just Hea...

Fresh ink changes every day, but you don't have to guess if it's healing right. Learn to spot infection red flags versus normal recovery signs so you can protect your...

How to Tell if a Tattoo Is Infected or Just Hea...

Fresh ink changes every day, but you don't have to guess if it's healing right. Learn to spot infection red flags versus normal recovery signs so you can protect your...

A person wearing black gloves squeezing a tube of Recovery Soothe Gel onto a wooden applicator stick.

Normal Tattoo Healing vs. Infection: A Quick Guide

Wondering if your new tattoo is healing right? Learn how to tell the difference between normal recovery symptoms and a real issue to keep your art safe.

Normal Tattoo Healing vs. Infection: A Quick Guide

Wondering if your new tattoo is healing right? Learn how to tell the difference between normal recovery symptoms and a real issue to keep your art safe.

Gloved hands dispensing "Soothe Gel" from a tube next to a tattoo machine and a row of colorful ink caps.

Healing Stages of a Tattoo - What Is Normal and...

Your art is only half finished when the client leaves the shop. This guide helps you explain the "ooze," the itch, and the cloudy phase so nobody panics.

Healing Stages of a Tattoo - What Is Normal and...

Your art is only half finished when the client leaves the shop. This guide helps you explain the "ooze," the itch, and the cloudy phase so nobody panics.