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Notes on getting tattooed, running a studio, and working the chair.

  • Tattoo Guide

    Meaningful Tattoo Quotes and Words

    Meaningful tattoo quotes: short Latin, English and Turkish phrases, what they mean, where to place them and how to avoid spelling mistakes in your script tattoo.

  • Tattoo Guide

    Mom Tattoo Ideas

    Mom tattoo ideas: tributes to your mother, mother-daughter and mother-son tattoos, plus lettering, portrait, flower and symbol ideas that stay meaningful for life.

  • Tattoo Guide

    Lion Tattoo Meaning

    What does a lion tattoo mean? The lion as a symbol of strength, courage and leadership, realistic, geometric and old school designs, placement ideas and what to watch for.

  • Tattoo Guide

    Moon and Star Tattoo Meaning

    What do moon, star and sun tattoos mean? Crescent moons, moon phases, constellations and celestial tattoo ideas, minimal designs, placement and what to watch for.

  • Tattoo Guide

    Leg Tattoo Ideas

    Leg tattoo ideas: designs for the calf, thigh, knee and ankle for men and women, plus pain levels, aftercare and how to choose the right artist for the job.

  • Tattoo Guide

    Wrist Tattoo Ideas

    Wrist tattoo ideas: inner wrist, outer wrist and bracelet tattoos, designs for men and women, and what to know about pain, fading and touch-ups on the wrist.

  • Tattoo Guide

    What Is a Blackwork Tattoo?

    What is blackwork tattooing? Geometric, tribal, ornamental and dotwork blackwork styles, their advantages, using blackwork for cover-ups and choosing an artist.

  • Tattoo Guide

    Neck Tattoo Ideas

    Neck tattoo ideas: front of the neck, side neck and nape designs, ideas for men and women, plus what to know about pain, work life and choosing an artist.

  • Tattoo Guide

    Zodiac Tattoo Ideas

    Zodiac tattoo ideas for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces: symbols and constellations.

  • Tattoo Guide

    Nose Piercing Types

    Nose piercing types and names: nostril, septum, bridge and nasallang. How to choose a hoop or stud, plus what to know about pain, healing time and aftercare.

  • Tattoo Guide

    Anchor and Infinity Tattoo Meaning

    What do anchor and infinity symbol tattoos mean? Steadfastness, stability, continuity and connection, plus design ideas and wrist or forearm placement.

  • Tattoo Guide

    Couple Tattoo Ideas

    Couple tattoo ideas: minimal, meaningful matching designs for partners, friends and siblings, what to watch out for and how to lower the risk of regret.

  • Tattoo Guide

    Tattoo Pain Chart

    Tattoo pain chart: how much the arm, leg, back, ribs, hands and neck hurt, what affects tattoo pain and practical ways to manage it during your session.

  • Tattoo Guide

    Do Tattoos Hurt?

    Do tattoos hurt, and how much? Learn what tattoo pain feels like, what it depends on and how to manage it during your first tattoo session.

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    Tattoo Meanings Guide

    Tattoo meanings: what butterflies, roses, lions, wolves, snakes, eagles, dragons, skulls, compasses and mandalas symbolize, and how to choose your own meaning.

  • Platform

    What Does a Tattoo Assistant Do?

    What does a tattoo assistant do, and how do you become one? Duties, skills you need, the apprenticeship process and tips for applying to tattoo assistant jobs.

  • Tattoo Guide

    How to Choose a Tattoo Aftercare Cream

    How to choose a tattoo aftercare cream, how long to use it and how to apply it. Moisturizing a new tattoo, ingredients to look for and products to avoid.

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    Tattoo Aftercare

    New tattoo aftercare step by step: the first day, the first week and the healing period, the mistakes to avoid, and when to contact your artist or a doctor.