Inside: Pop art tattoo style defined, it’s meaning inspiration and categories. What is a Pop Art Tattoo? Pop art tattoo is a tattooing style in which tattoo artists employ pop art motifs, composition styles, and coloration in a tattoo. Pop art tattoos usually feature bright colors, heavy black outlines, elements of collage and lithography, dotting, […] Read more…
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Dangers of an Amateur Tattoo
Inside: Amateur Tattoo What is an Amateur Tattoo? Amateur tattoos are usually made in one color and their ink is in the top layer of the skin. This name refers to tattoos made by amateurs who are just training the trade and for tribal tattoos that are rites of passage, symbols of bravery or beauty. Have you found a tattoo artist […] Read more…
San Judas Tattoo + Meaning
Inside: San Judas Tattoo + Meaning The San Judas Tadeo tattoo is a very popular tattoo in numerous cultures and amongst the Hispanic community. San Judas Tadeo is also known as Judas Thaddaeus or Jude the Apostle. Jude the Apostle is also known as the Patron Saint of Lost Causes. However, he means much more […] Read more…
Hair Pigmentation – More Than a Tattoo
Inside: Hair Pigmentation & Why It’s More Than a Tattoo. What is Hair Pigmentation? Hair Pigmentation is more than just a hair tattoo. It’s a popular non-surgical hair loss treatment during which natural pigments are applied within the dermal layer of the scalp. Replicating a natural shaved head look, hence making it a great solution […] Read more…
Why Do Tattoos Scab + Tips For Healing
Inside: Tattoo Scabbing Info + Tips. What is Tattoo Scabbing? As your tattooed skin heals, it will begin to scab. This is totally normal. It’s important not to pick at or scratch off the scabs, as this can ruin your tattoo. That’s easier said than done, as scabbing tattoos can get itchy as they dry out. How long does tattoo scabbing last? […] Read more…
Why Is Your Epidermis Important For Tattoo Placement?
Inside: What is the Epidermis? What is the epidermis layer of skin? The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin and protects the body from the environment. The thickness of the epidermis varies in different types of skin; it is only .05 mm thick on the eyelids and is 1.5 mm thick on the palms and the soles of the feet. What is […] Read more…
What is Ta Moko? Does it Hurt?
Inside: What is Ta Moko? Does it Hurt? What is a ta moko? Moko is a name for Māori tattoos and the culture that surrounds them. It is the skin art form of the Māori. What is the difference between ta moko and tattoo? ‘Tattoo’ is the English version of the Tahitian word tatu. Tattoo […] Read more…
What is a Tattoo Pedal + How Does It Work
Inside What is a Tattoo Pedal + How Does It Work. What does a tattoo foot pedal do? The foot pedal is extremely important to the tattoo gun, as it controls the vertical movement that the needle will make. It resembles a pedal used with a sewing machine, except for the fact that it determines how the needle will work. How […] Read more…
What is a Pneumatic Tattoo Machine?
Inside: What is a Pneumatic Tattoo Machine? What is a pneumatic machine? A pneumatic device, any of various tools and instruments that generate and utilize compressed air. Examples include rock drills, pavement breakers, riveters, forging presses, paint sprayers, blast cleaners, and atomizers. What is a pneumatic tattoo machine? Basically, a pneumatic tattoo machine uses an air compressor […] Read more…
Samoan Tattoo Designs and Meanings
Inside: Samoan Tattoo Designs and Meanings. What is the meaning of the Samoan tattoo? The artwork and designs go beyond being skin deep—there is history and deep meanings behind them. The tattoo and designs of the Samoa islands represent community, power, status, respect, honor, and are a mark of pride that are only to be worn by Samoans. […] Read more…
What Makes a Tattoo Parlor Good?
Inside: What is a Tattoo Parlor + What Makes a Good One. What is a Tattoo Parlor? A place where people go to get tattoos. Why is it called a tattoo parlor? For instance, “tattoo shop” would more often give people the impression that they can buy things. Because “parlor/parlour” originally meant “lounge”, people might […] Read more…
What Exactly Is A Watercolor Tattoo?
Inside: What is a Watercolor Tattoo? What are Watercolor Tattoos? A watercolor tattoo is a bright, vivid marking made up of a number of subtle color gradients and techniques that create a more gradual color fade-out. This effect is intended to mimic the characteristics of a classic watercolor painting, which is where the style gets its name. Dose a […] Read more…