Getting tattooed is an exciting opportunity, and sometimes made on a whim. With that being said, choosing when to schedule a tattoo appointment can make a bigger difference than most people realize. While a talented artist can create an amazing tattoo all year round, your lifestyle, schedule, and even the seasons play a significant role on how comfortably your tattoo heals, and how big of an inconvenience a fresh one might play into your life. If you’ve been contemplating y

If you’ve ever booked a tattoo appointment, chances are you’ve asked the questions, or at least thought it. You’re committing to something permanent on your body. Of course you want to see what’s going on to your body before you walk into the shop, and it’s valid. It’s your skin, your time, and your money. But if your artist tells you that you won’t see the design until the day of your appointment, it’s not because they’re being secretive, difficult, or trying to stress yo

We see a number of people filtering in and out of the shop every day. Some are regulars who might as well be put on our payroll, and others are first-timers nervously twiddling their thumbs and asking, “Does it hurt?” Whether you’re a tattoo veteran or proudly telling your friends you finally are taking the leap, a lot of you still show up unprepared. So today we’re breaking down Client Tips 101: How to Prepare for Your Tattoo Appointment — for your sake and your artist’s. T