How is it that no one claims to want a “bad tattoo”, yet you constantly see people with “bad tattoos”?  The simple truth is that most people don’t do their homework before getting a new tattoo. Anyone who takes a needle, dips it in ink, and inserts that needle into someone’s skin is, by definition, [...]

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I see this question asked time and time again, “What does it take to become a tattoo artist?”  The short answer is, “A lot of hard work.” Today we will look into what it takes to become a “real” tattoo artist and touch on the scams out there that claim you can be a tattooist [...]

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There seems to be a new trend in the rap world revolving around facial tattoos.  These days it seems like anyone who is in the mix needs some fresh facial ink.  The list of currently facially tattooed rap stars includes Gucci Mane, The Game, Lil Wayne, Birdman, Soulja Boy, Yung L.A., Nipsey Hussle, Diamond, Tyga [...]

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As years pass by the body modification community always progresses to more and more extreme methods of modification.  Today, some of the most intense body modifications involve combining two or more styles together for an extreme new look. This seems to be an increasing trend over the years, with more people utilizing multiple body modification [...]

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We all know tattoos are awesome, but sometimes you need to cover your tattoos.  Weather it be a job interview, your grandma’s 93rd birthday, or a court appearance.  Sometimes you just have to cover your tattoos. We all know that a long sleeve shirt can work wonders but sometimes your tattoos aren’t so easy to [...]

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In a field that is constantly looking for something new and unique, white ink tattoos are becoming increasingly popular.  Do you need a tattoo that is not easily noticed, a tattoo that is just for you, or do you just want to be different?  If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, you might [...]

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Have you ever wondered why just about every tattoo shop you go to is using different tattoo machines? Shouldn’t tattooing be like being a rockstar? You just pick up a Gibson Les Paul like everyone else and start shredding. Sadly, tattooing isn’t that simple. Let’s look at what makes a tattoo machine and how the [...]

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